Session
2023 poster session
Location
Weber State University
Start Date
5-8-2023 10:00 AM
Description
The goal of this study is to find the optimal propulsion system for a rover on snowy terrain. The purpose of the study is to test multiple methods of driving a rover in deep fresh snow to later be used when designing a rover intended to traverse steep snowy terrain on other planets. The exploration of this topic is important for our study of other celestial bodies. A significant portion of the planets and moons in our solar system has a surface covered in frozen substances like carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen. This research will help create a rover to study the surface of those planets and moons. Multiple different designs will be created varying from standard wheels to screw designs with variations on the tread and width. These designs will be tested on several different slopes to see the maximum angle they can handle before back sliding or tipping. Using the data from the tests we can then conclude the optimal design for the propulsion of a rover on frozen terrain.
Rover Propulsion in Frozen Environments
Weber State University
The goal of this study is to find the optimal propulsion system for a rover on snowy terrain. The purpose of the study is to test multiple methods of driving a rover in deep fresh snow to later be used when designing a rover intended to traverse steep snowy terrain on other planets. The exploration of this topic is important for our study of other celestial bodies. A significant portion of the planets and moons in our solar system has a surface covered in frozen substances like carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen. This research will help create a rover to study the surface of those planets and moons. Multiple different designs will be created varying from standard wheels to screw designs with variations on the tread and width. These designs will be tested on several different slopes to see the maximum angle they can handle before back sliding or tipping. Using the data from the tests we can then conclude the optimal design for the propulsion of a rover on frozen terrain.