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Sample Manipulation System for Sample Analysis at Mars

Author(s) -

E. Mumm,

T. Kennedy,

Lee Carlson,

D. L. Roberts,

Michael Rutberg,

Jerri Ji

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

nasa sti repository (national aeronautics and space administration)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.2514/6.2008-7736

Subject(s) - sample (material) , mars exploration program , computer science , astrobiology , physics , thermodynamics

The Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument will analyze Martian samples collected by the Mars Science Laboratory Rover with a suite of spectrometers. This paper discusses the driving requirements, design, and lessons learned in the development of the Sample Manipulation System (SMS) within SAM. The SMS stores and manipulates 74 sample cups to be used for solid sample pyrolysis experiments. Focus is given to the unique mechanism architecture developed to deliver a high packing density of sample cups in a reliable, fault tolerant manner while minimizing system mass and control complexity. Lessons learned are presented on contamination control, launch restraint mechanisms for fragile sample cups, and mechanism test data.

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