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)
Mechanization of minimum-energy automatic lunar soft-landing systems
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1961 Landing
1961
110 pages
Conference paper
English
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