Aeroshape Optimization of UAV Configuration for Mars Exploration Activities

Kurzfassung

During the last five decades, international space agencies have significantly increased their operations on Mars. Planetary exploration has advanced through various methods, including orbiters, flyby spacecraft, landers, and rovers. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have also made remarkable progress, becoming increasingly attractive for planetary exploration, as they can bridge the gap between high-resolution local data (from landers and rovers) and regional-scale observations (from orbiters and flyby spacecraft) [1, 2]. This research proposal is framed within this context, focusing on the conceptual design of a non-conventional eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) system.