Resiliency - Lander (page 1 of 2)
The
lander will consist of a large sphere containing the electronics,
seismic
probe, antenna, and cooling instruments. An aerobrake, circular landing
cushion, and power source will be attached to the outside of the
sphere. At the
bottom of the sphere, a set of batteries that help power the antenna
will be
housed. The sphere will be 2
meters
in diameter.
Venera - 10
The structure of the lander will be similar to the Venera-10, with the exception of the large cylindrical object protruding from the top. In order to withstand the heat and harsh atmosphere of Venus, the sphere will be made out of a nickel-based superalloy. These materials are able to withstand enormous amounts of heat and corrosive materials. Since the antenna will be placed inside the sphere, a portion on the top of the sphere will be replaced with an Aluminum Nitride ceramic. This material can also withstand high heat and will only minimally attenuate the signal coming from the antenna.
The aerobrake will be the same material as the sphere, extend 1-2 feet off of the sphere, and will help in the lander’s descent to the surface. The landing cushion will extend below the sphere to help prevent any damage during landing, as well as provide a stable platform to conduct measurements from. A silicone-rubber layer on the cushion will provide some protection for the lander.