Nondimensional parameters are developed and plotted for use in rapid analysis of soft-landing system concepts for space vehicles; systems which automatically control and reduce vehicle energy remaining after main-stage retro-thrust, to zero at landing surface; mechanizations of some systems are presented and compared with optimum system in terms of energy consumption and ability to tolerate wide ranges of initial vehicle velocities and positions. (See also abstract in SAE -- J v 69 n 4 Apr 1961 p 92-6)


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    Title :

    Mechanization of minimum-energy automatic lunar soft-landing systems


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1961 Landing



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    110 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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