Takeshi Hoshino

2 accepted papers

2018

Landing Behavior Analysis of Lunar Probe Based on Drop Tests and RFT in a Vacuum

Masataku Sutoh, Sachiko Wakabayashi, Takeshi Hoshino

RA-L 2018

This letter addresses the influences of footpad shape and ground condition on the motion behavior of a lander in a vacuum. To evaluate the influences, we first developed a drop test apparatus that can conduct repeated drop tests in the vacuum chamber. The footpad drop tests were then conducted with

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2017

Motion Behaviors of Landing Gear for Lunar Probes in Atmosphere and Vacuum Tests

Masataku Sutoh, Sachiko Wakabayashi, Takeshi Hoshino

RA-L 2017

In this paper, we investigate and model the motion behaviors in the atmosphere and vacuum of the landing gear of a lunar probe, which contacts the granular material covering the lunar surface. Drop and friction tests were conducted using the footpads of a lander on a lunar regolith simulant. In the

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