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A review of the in situ probe designs from recent ice giant mission concept studies

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Title: A review of the in situ probe designs from recent ice giant mission concept studies
Authors: Simon, AA
Fletcher, LN
Arridge, C
Atkinson, D
Coustenis, A
Ferri, F
Hofstadter, M
Masters, A
Mousis, O
Reh, K
Turrini, D
Witasse, O
Item Type: Journal Article
Abstract: For the Ice Giants, atmospheric entry probes provide critical measurements not attainable via remote observations. Including the 2013–2022 NASA Planetary Decadal Survey, there have been at least five comprehensive atmospheric probe engineering design studies performed in recent years by NASA and ESA. International science definition teams have assessed the science requirements, and each recommended similar measurements and payloads to meet science goals with current instrument technology. The probe system concept has matured and converged on general design parameters that indicate the probe would include a 1-meter class aeroshell and have a mass around 350 to 400-kg. Probe battery sizes vary, depending on the duration of a post-release coast phase, and assumptions about heaters and instrument power needs. The various mission concepts demonstrate the need for advanced power and thermal protection system development. The many completed studies show an Ice Giant mission with an in situ probe is feasible and would be welcomed by the international science community.
Issue Date: 5-Feb-2020
Date of Acceptance: 26-Jan-2020
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/77347
DOI: 10.1007/s11214-020-0639-1
ISSN: 0038-6308
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Start Page: 1
End Page: 13
Journal / Book Title: Space Science Reviews
Volume: 216
Issue: 1
Copyright Statement: © This is a U.S. government work and not under copyright protection in the U.S.; foreign copyright protection may apply 2020. The final publication is available at Springer via https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11214-020-0639-1
Sponsor/Funder: The Royal Society
Funder's Grant Number: UF150547
Keywords: 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Publication Status: Published
Article Number: ARTN 17
Online Publication Date: 2020-02-05
Appears in Collections:Space and Atmospheric Physics
Physics
Faculty of Natural Sciences