Accurate calculations help to optimize the design of sensors that track weather patterns .

Accurate calculations help to optimize the design of sensors that track weather patterns .
After the failure of two Mars missions, NASA wanted to ensure the success of the Phoenix Mars Mission to bring important information on scientific issues related to water and climate conditions, and if possible life on Mars.

Researchers need to develop a wind sensor on a tree Lander Phoenix weather station. NASA called the University of Aarhus, the researchers relied on Autodesk Inventor to overcome the extreme challenges of planning in order to develop this sensor, and ensure the collection of specimens in perfect condition.

The sensor must be extremely sensitive, but incredibly strong and lightweight with a weight not exceeding 20 grams. It 'also had to withstand a horizontal load factor up to 120 times gravity and a vertical load factor of 100 times gravity. Compounding the challenge, the natural frequency Telltale had to exceed 200 Hz Telltale sensor is completely mechanical, because it can not be plugged by the Länder.
The inventor 3-D digital model, the University of Aarhus, scientists have been able to visualize, simulate and analyze their projects under Mars Telltale sensor under similar conditions.

Great results have occurred from the first prototype
Telltale is providing all the sensor data, as expected, and is helping researchers to accurately calculate the wind conditions. As a result, the management team of the robotic arm that collects samples from the Red Planet are able to plan their missions, when wind conditions are optimal - and protect the sensitive instruments of the Länder.

Until now, such data are very interesting Thanks to the sensor, the measures provided, allowed to have a good idea on the variation of winds in one day

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