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Innovative Propulsion Alternatives for Wheeled Rovers: Locomotion Exploration

Dive into the world of propulsion with CAD designer Ryan Lehto as he explores alternatives for wheeled rovers. Discover the torque, power, system mass, and cost considerations for roller and ski & tread alternatives. Gain insights into drive wheel specifications and contact areas for optimal performance. Unveil the equations used to determine wheel torque and explore component specs for enhanced locomotion. Explore sources like "Theory of Ground Vehicles" and "Off-Road Locomotion" to deepen your understanding of propulsion for rovers.

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Innovative Propulsion Alternatives for Wheeled Rovers: Locomotion Exploration

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  1. Locomotion Alternatives Thursday February 19, 2009 <1> Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer

  2. Roller Alternative Wheeled Rover Roller Alternative Torque Output Needed: 3.54 Nm Power Needed: 0.43 W System Mass: 0.29 Kg Cost: $249.10 • Torque Output Needed: 2.11 Nm • Power Needed: 0.79 W • System Mass: 2.512 Kg • Cost: $510.00 Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer

  3. Ski & Tread Alternative Tension Wheel Drive Wheel Contact Patch Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer Tread Contact Area Required: 0.335 m2 Drive Wheel Diameter: 0.02m Width: 0.017m Tread Length: 0.13m

  4. Equation Used To Determine Wheel Torque Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer

  5. Component Specs. Wheeled Rover $510.00 Roller Rover $249.10 Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer

  6. Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer

  7. Sources Ryan Lehto Propulsion Group, Locomotion Phase, CAD Designer Wong, J. Y. 2008. Theory of Ground Vehicles. New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons. Bekker, M.G. 1960. Off-Road Locomotion. Michigan. University of Michigan. Barnes, F., Klosky, J., Sture, S., Ko, H. Mechanical Properties of JSC-1 Lunar Regolith Stimulant. Space Engineering Construction Operations.

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