Mars Exploration vehicle survives test. (Tech Talk).The Dynamic Test Model Rover, which NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. uses in the Jet Propulsion jet propulsion, propulsion of a body by a force developed in reaction to the ejection of a high-speed jet of gas. Jet Propulsion Engines The four basic parts of a jet engine are the compressor, turbine, combustion chamber, and propelling nozzles. Laboratory's Mars Exploration Rover Mission,. recently completed a simulator (1) Software that enables the execution of an application written for a different computer environment. Same as emulator. (2) Software that models the interactions of hypothetical or real-world objects or business processes. test successfully. A facility operated by National Technical Systems was the earth-based testbed for two new JPL (language) JPL - JAM Programming Language. Rovers scheduled for launch in the spring and summer of 2003, said a spokesman. The test subjected the vehicle and landing equipment to the harsh landing conditions of Mars. By simulating the 33 G landing-load environment, the test challenged the Rover's structure and configuration. On Mars, the Rover will be equipped with special instruments that will search for water. The vehicle also will collect soil and rock samples, and test their composition. The Rovers will have color and infrared cameras to transmit images back to scientists at JPL. |
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