Surface sliding behavior analysis of space probes in simulated extraterrestrial environments
Masataku Sutoh,Yuta Sakakieda,Masatsugu Otsuki,Taizo Kobayashi,Masataku Sutoh,Yuta Sakakieda,Masatsugu Otsuki,Taizo Kobayashi
This study analyzes the surface sliding behavior of space probes in simulated extraterrestrial environments. When a space probe lands on an extraterrestrial body, its landing gear (footpad, landing legs) contacts and slides along the ground surface. The influence of various parameters (i.e., footpad size, velocity, ground condition, atmospheric pressure, and gravity) on the friction behavior of fo...
