Utilization of Multiple Markers for Pinpoint Touch Down on Asteroid

We propose a novel strategy for precise landing of a space probe on an asteroid surface. In this paper, we propose a scenario to drop multiple markers one by one, with a view to more precise landing. Preliminary Monte Carlo simulation of guidance using multiple markers under various conditions are presented. 小惑星ピンポイント着陸のための複数マーカの使用 尾川順子 ∗1,照井冬人 ∗1,2,川口淳一郎 ∗3 ∗1 宇宙航空研究開発機構月・惑星探査プログラムグループ ∗2 宇宙航空研究開発機構研究開発本部 ∗3 宇宙航空研究開発機構宇宙科学研究所 摘要: 小惑星探査機の小惑星表面への着陸精度を向上させるための一手法として,小惑星表面に複数のマーカを 順次落としていくシナリオを提案する.小惑星や探査機の条件を様々に変えた場合のモンテカルロシミュレー ション結果を示す.

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