Variable surface landing platform (VARSLAP)
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1. A variable surface landing platform (VARSLAP), comprising:
- (a) a base for contacting a landing surface;
(b) at least 3 adjustable struts interconnected with the base, wherein each strut is bisected by a strut actuator-housing, and wherein the at least 3 adjustable struts are interconnected to a main body aerospace craft (MAC);
(c) wherein the adjustable struts house a first and second coil springs,(d) wherein the first coil spring is attached to a first side of a revolving disk located in each of the at least 3 struts and the second coil spring is attached to a second side of the revolving disk,(e) a sensor array on the base; and
(f) an attitude determination and control system (ADCS).
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a variable surface landing platform (VARSLAP) includes a base for contacting a landing surface; at least 3 adjustable struts interconnected with the base, wherein each strut is bisected by a strut actuator-housing, and wherein the at least 3 adjustable struts are interconnected to a main body aerospace craft (MAC); a sensor array on the base; and an attitude determination and control system (ADCS).
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16 Claims
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1. A variable surface landing platform (VARSLAP), comprising:
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(a) a base for contacting a landing surface; (b) at least 3 adjustable struts interconnected with the base, wherein each strut is bisected by a strut actuator-housing, and wherein the at least 3 adjustable struts are interconnected to a main body aerospace craft (MAC); (c) wherein the adjustable struts house a first and second coil springs, (d) wherein the first coil spring is attached to a first side of a revolving disk located in each of the at least 3 struts and the second coil spring is attached to a second side of the revolving disk, (e) a sensor array on the base; and (f) an attitude determination and control system (ADCS). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An aerospace craft landing strut, for use with a landing platform for a load, the strut B comprising:
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(a) an extendable outer strut body having a hollow center; (b) a first and second spring; and (c) a plate oriented inside the hollow center the first spring attached to a first side of the plate, the second spring attached to the second side of the plate, wherein the first and second spring are anchored at the ends of the strut, such that turning of the plate applies a torque to the first and second spring and thereby extends the spring and the strut. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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