Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Institute of Aerospace Technology
Yokohama National University
Mitsubishi Space Software Co. Ltd.
This paper concerns the evaluation of a guidance and control system for lunar landing. The lander, which is supposed to have the same configuration of SELENE-B (SELenological and ENgineering Explorer-B), is required to land precisely at a site where there are scientifically important features, with minimal fuel consumption while avoiding surface obstacles such as rocks and small craters which might jeopardize the landing. The guidance and control system are designed for this aim, and the feasibility of the landing is tested by Monte Carlo simulation. The results, however, indicated that the original configuration and landing sequence are not appropriate for precise and safe landing. Therefore, based on the results, the configuration and landing sequence are modified and tested by Monte Carlo simulation again.
Feasibility study for precise lunar landing using SELENE-B lander configuration
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