Research Article

A Simple and Accurate Apollo-Trained Neural Network Controller for Mars Atmospheric Entry

Table 8

Initial conditions, physical characteristics [26], and target on Mars.

Mass (kg)2920
Reference area (m2)16.619
Height (m)135400
Velocity (m/s)6000
Flight path angle (deg)-11.5
Latitude (deg)0
Longitude (deg)0
Heading angle (deg)90
Terminated velocityMach 3
Target (m) in Mars-fixed frame(3253225.27, 47680.98, 1023023.02)