Analogue Rover Study

During 1999-2000 the Mars Society announced a competition for Chapters to design and build an analogue of a Mars rover vehicle for deployment at the Society's MARS research stations. As a part of the competition, the Mars Society UK undertook an in-depth study analysing rover options and requirements, as well as reviewing the criteria set by the competition organisers as well. This report documents the outcome of the study and the work completed before the project was placed on indefinite hold.

Analysis of the Competition Specifications

Analysis of Section 1.0 - Introduction
Analysis of Section 1.1 - Operational Description
Analysis of Section 1.2 - Modes of Operation
Analysis of Section 1.3 - Science Philosophy
Analysis of Section 2.1 - Vehicle Structure
Analysis of Section 2.2 - Powerplant
Analysis of Section 2.3 - External Fittings
Analysis of Section 2.4 - Communications
Analysis of Section 2.5 - Internal Fittings
Analysis of Section 3.0 - Performance  

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