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Exploiting the SherpaTT Rover Active Suspension System to Enable Optimal Solar Array Inclination and Orientation for Long Traverses in a Martian Environment
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Space Technology.
2020 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The SherpaTT rover is prepared for further autonomous long distance traverses in terrain akin to the Martian environment. However, it features a fueled power generator which cannot be employed in extra-terrestial scenarios. As the rover is meant to approach a higher technology readiness level, a photovoltaic power subsystem is proposed to guide future design iterations. This thesis presents the solar array sizing, design, and integration processes considered for two Martian mission sites: Iani Chaos at 2°S and Ismenius Cavus at 34°N. An alternative use case for the active suspension system is presented so that the proposed solar arrays may be inclined and oriented into power generating configurations that are more favorable than those achieved with passive suspension rovers. This results in traverse gains of up to 34% and 25% for clear days at Iani Chaos and Ismenius Cavus, respectively.

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2020. , p. 79
Keywords [en]
Mars, rover, active suspension system, solar array, power, energy
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Aerospace Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-78016OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-78016DiVA, id: diva2:1413245
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The Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
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Student thesis, at least 30 credits
Educational program
Space Engineering, master's level (120 credits)
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Available from: 2020-03-18 Created: 2020-03-10 Last updated: 2025-10-22Bibliographically approved

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