Current NIA Graduate Student: Eric Axdahl
Graduate Student: Eric Axdahl, M.S. Candidate, Ga Tech
Research Project: Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing System
University Advisor: Prof. Alan Wilhite, Aerospace Engineering, Ga Tech
NASA Mentor: Walt Engelund, Atmospheric Flight and Entry Systems Branch, Systems Engineering Directorate (SED)

The project involves the development of analytical methods and concepts for Mars entry, descent, and landing systems in support of NASA’s future human and robotic exploration. The research will be supporting Mars entry, descent, and landing systems analysis activities and will contribute to the Mars entry systems analysis and tool development.






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