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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:helicopter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kate_Wetherall
gptkb:Mars_Perseverance_Rover gptkb:The_Martian gptkb:Mars_2020 gptkb:Perseverance gptkb:Quarians |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:First_powered_flight_on_another_planet
Autonomous 12 meters 3 meters autonomous autonomous navigation software algorithms up to 10 meters up to 600 meters up to 12 meters gyroscope and accelerometer 90 seconds 40 seconds up to 5 meters per second up to 90 seconds pioneering technology approximately every few weeks pre-programmed over 60 minutes Exceeded expectations about 90 seconds GPS denied remote commands from Earth up to 5 m/s gyroscopic sensors Pre-programmed Up to 12 m up to 3 m/s up to 3 minutes over 40 m pre-flight analysis several flights per month gyroscopic stabilization up to 12 m pioneering technology for aerial vehicles on Mars demonstration of flight capabilities set records for distance and duration |
| gptkbp:airlines |
real-time data transmission
published regularly for future missions to Perseverance rover shared with scientific community evaluated after each flight |
| gptkbp:allows |
weather conditions
limited battery life limited by battery life |
| gptkbp:analysis |
analyzed for future designs
|
| gptkbp:application |
test flight technology
potential for future Mars missions testing powered flight on another planet |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
-90 to 0 degrees Celsius
|
| gptkbp:battery_life |
lithium-ion
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Cold temperatures
low atmospheric pressure overcame engineering challenges overcome during development designing for low gravity overcoming Martian conditions |
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:Perseverance_rover
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:Perseverance_rover international space agencies |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:battle radio frequency communication to Earth UHF radio to Perseverance rover transmits data to Perseverance rover |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
gptkb:High
high inspired interest in space exploration engaged with global audience inspired interest in aerospace engineering |
| gptkbp:companion_plants |
gptkb:Perseverance
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
data for future missions
Aerial exploration techniques demonstrated powered flight on another planet aerodynamics on Mars |
| gptkbp:controls |
autonomous
autonomous flight autonomous flight control autonomous flight system |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired future missions
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Ames_Research_Center
carbon fiber and aluminum demonstrate flight capabilities test flight capabilities explore aerial scouting |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:developer |
$80 million
about 4 years |
| gptkbp:diameter |
1.2 m
1.2 meters |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
49 cm x 40 cm
|
| gptkbp:distance |
700 meters
over 700 m |
| gptkbp:education |
inspired STEM education
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:Ames_Research_Center NASA engineers comprised of experts comprised of engineers and scientists |
| gptkbp:elevation |
10 m
5 meters 12 m up to 10 m |
| gptkbp:environment |
gptkb:Martian_atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:features |
lightweight materials
Counter-rotating blades |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:High
gptkb:Mars gptkb:Jezero_Crater gptkb:theorem gptkb:battle Ongoing available online high over 30 Positive Thin atmosphere ongoing positive autonomous navigation highly stable historic achievement real-time data transmission successful high-speed flight Collected high winds September 2021 Conducted 2021-04-19 NASA engineers April 19, 2021 longer duration sideways movement high success rate conducted on Earth first powered flight on another planet over 30 flights pre-planned up to 90 seconds prior to launch performed on Earth collaboration with international space agencies advancing aerospace technology data collection for future missions advanced navigation techniques enhanced flight stability pre-programmed significant for future missions complex maneuvers documented for analysis tested in various conditions recorded for analysis conducted in various conditions analyzed by scientists achieved through design pre-programmed routes collected and analyzed before launch pre-programmed flight path higher speed gyroscopic 100% in initial flights achieved multiple objectives collected during each flight gyroscopic sensors Custom developed Pre-planned Significant for future missions 5 feet hover collaboration with Perseverance collaborative missions with rovers demonstration of aerial mapping demonstration of aerial scouting demonstration of flight in dust storms evaluation of flight performance exploration of Martian geology exploration of new terrain exploration of potential sample return sites higher altitude longest flight multiple waypoints new landing site photography of Mars surface testing flight endurance testing flight in Martian atmosphere testing new flight algorithms testing of autonomous landing systems testing of new rotor designs before Mars deployment thin atmosphere of Mars multiple successful flights 5 feet altitude multiple milestones conducted before Mars mission developed for Mars conditions maintained for each flight on another planet ongoing analysis of flight data successful demonstration of flight demonstrate flight capabilities on Mars pioneering technology for Mars exploration achieved through rotor design adaptable to different flight conditions simulated on Earth before launch achieved on Mars conducted in Martian atmosphere contributes to future designs exploration and data collection used for engineering improvements |
| gptkbp:frequency |
weekly
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
gptkb:Mars_exploration
further exploration missions continued exploration missions |
| gptkbp:goal |
demonstrate powered flight on Mars
|
| gptkbp:height |
0.91 meters
0.49 meters 0.49 m |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ingenuity
|
| gptkbp:image |
April 19, 2021
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
lightweight materials
pioneered new technologies for flight |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
terrestrial drones
for aerospace engineering students Earth helicopters |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:None
gptkb:none gptkb:Photographer |
| gptkbp:is |
a technology demonstration
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
live broadcasts
of rotorcraft technology showcased technology advancements |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
demonstration phase
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Jezero_Crater
February 18, 2021 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
April 19, 2021
July 30, 2020 |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_V_401
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
July 30, 2020 April 30, 2021 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Jezero_Crater
|
| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
gptkb:Mars
vertical descent February 18, 2021 vertical landing Autonomous landing |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
extensive media coverage |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:Mars_exploration gptkb:Mars_2020_mission gptkb:Mars_2020 demonstrate powered flight on Mars influenced by its success test flight capabilities aerial exploration Aerial scouting Test flight capabilities |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
several months
3 minutes ongoing as of 2023 about 3 minutes Extended beyond initial plan up to 163 seconds up to 2 minutes 30 seconds |
| gptkbp:objective |
demonstrate powered flight on Mars
demonstrate powered flight on another planet Demonstrate powered flight on Mars |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory lithium-ion batteries lithium-ion battery |
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Jezero_Crater
thin atmosphere Mars atmosphere |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Active
active operational operational as of 2023 |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Mars_2020_mission |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
collaborations with universities
|
| gptkbp:photography |
color camera
Color camera |
| gptkbp:power_output |
gptkb:Mobile_Suit
lithium-ion batteries solar panels solar energy solar power |
| gptkbp:primary_function |
Aerial exploration
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
rotors
two counter-rotating blades |
| gptkbp:publishes |
scientific papers published
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
aerial exploration
|
| gptkbp:range |
up to 300 meters
up to 300 m |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
Mars' surface features |
| gptkbp:resolution |
1600 x 1200 pixels
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
Redundant systems
redundant systems designed with safety protocols prioritized during missions |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
test flight capabilities
exploration of Martian terrain supporting Mars exploration |
| gptkbp:services |
controlled flight on another planet
helicopter to fly on another planet |
| gptkbp:speed |
6 meters per second
up to 5 m/s up to 3 m/s |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:storage |
onboard systems
onboard memory |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Mars_Helicopter_2
gptkb:none future aerial vehicles Mars Helicopter 2 (if applicable) |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
gptkb:battle
two 0.5 m² two solar panels |
| gptkbp:team |
engineers and scientists
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:helicopter
|
| gptkbp:weight |
1.8 kg
1.8 kilograms limited by Martian gravity |