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Paper submitted by Angarayn Sundarakaltharan, finalist and second place winner in the 2007 SEDS International Conference Mini Lunar Rover Design Competition, Vellore Institute of Technology, India.
Abstract:
Two solar-powered rovers, A treaded rover which can pass sandy terrain
effortlessly and a six-wheeled rover which can pass over a bumpy terrain are to be used for
exploring the lunar surface. Both the rovers are capable of moving in all directions i.e. Left, right,
front, back by employing different mechanisms. This gives higher mobility and agility to the
rovers and help in conserving the precious energy. In order to pass a higher plane both the rovers
can dock to each other so, that one can help or even lift the other from the lower level to upper
level. Once a rover reaches the higher plane it can tow the other. By this way they can even
negotiate a height up to 1.5 times the size of the rovers. i.e. .75m. The rods used for docking one
with another can also help in making them upright in case of an accidental slip or a flip over. There
is a robotic arm in the rover, which requires only a minimum sweep angle as the rovers itself is
very agile. Rovers are equipped with an Ultrasonic scanner apart from the 360º camera. These
sensors can scan underneath the surface of the moon to map the area and check for the presence of
water and other materials. Rovers are made either by Aluminium alloys or titanium alloys. The
container itself consists of solar panels which can act as a recharge post for the rovers.
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