Monday, March 1, 2021

Mars is cool!

 https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/curiositys-1-8-billion-pixel-panorama/?site=msl

This is probably worth a look! Things I noticed:

  • Can see that the tire has a hole in it. Some interesting material science considerations there. Maybe make it metal next time? Although compliant materials, have likely better traction.
  • You can see some sort of conglemerate/sandstone rocks nearby. Probably telling about history of mars. Compaction? Fluid? Did it ever get exposed to lava, or a fluid flow to make this rock?
  • Dust accumulation on curiousity... it's definitely been in some weather events.
  • Aruco Fiducials all over the rover for camera calibration - cool! I wish I knew the dimensions of those markers.
  • It's also interesting that kapton tape is just all over the wire bundles without any additional protection!


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