We describe a new concept for surface mobility on planetary bodies with atmospheres. BALLET (BALloon Locomotion for Extreme Terrain) is a balloon mobility concept with 6 evenly-distributed suspended payload modules each serving as a foot for locomotion over currently inaccessible rugged terrain on Mars and Titan. BALLET achieves its benefits through several innovations. While the physics of BALLET will apply on Venus, the environmental conditions and available component technology limit our consideration to Mars and Titan.


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    Title :

    Balloon-Based Concept Vehicle for Extreme Terrain Mobility


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    Publication date :

    2019-03-01


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    3840971 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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