Analysis of an Aerodynamic Profile to Generate Sustaination in the Mars Atmosphere

Abstract

Today, different techniques have been used to map the terrain of Mars, these have allowed its exploration in a limited way, among them are the system by orbiters that provide large area images and mobile systems provide detailed images limited by the line of vision from its location, thanks to technological advances, there is a new technique that is the aerial systems, which could complement the current exploration capabilities of said planet. An aerial system can act as a forward reconnaissance platform, helping to identify promising scientific targets or terrain mapping. They would also someday manage to carry their own scientific burdens to areas that are inaccessible to Rovers-type robots. This article simulates the conditions of the atmosphere of Mars and analyzes how an aerodynamic profile behaves under such atmospheric conditions, so that in the future it can help the design of aircraft that allow a more efficient and faster exploration of the Martian surface. Also, it analyzes the complexity of the flow in the atmosphere of Mars, given its low density compared to Earth, and the support given by a low coefficient of gravity. These two factors reduce lifting force and efficiency, making flight on Mars even more complex.