Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Ellis, T. R..
The feasibility of an outer planet common atmospheric probe is studied with emphasis on entry heating rates and improved ephemeris. It is concluded that a common probe design is possible except for Jupiter; the basic technology exists except for Jupiter heat shielding. A Mariner class bus provides for better bus science and probe bus communications than a Pioneer class bus.
System design of Voyager-class Mars Probe/ Lander, considering selections of entry aeroshell, landed capsule and descent and postimpact instrumentation
Mission and system specifications for Mars probe based on capsule entry from interplanetary approach trajectory
System design for nonsurvivable Mars probe deployed from orbiting spacecraft to perform engineering experiments for atmospheric and terrain property determination
Mission system and subsystem specifications for Mars probe deployed from planetary vehicle orbiting around Mars
Hypervelocity heat transfer data and application to planetary entry of Mars and Venus