Damaged Wheel

8 years 11 months ago #3108 by dude

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IT IS A SHAME, BUT I'M AFRAID THIS BADLY DAMAGED WHEEL WILL EVENTUALLY COME APART AND MAY PUT THE ROVER OUT-OF-ACTION. I OFTEN LOOK AT THE WHEELS AND IT IS STRANGE HOW GOOD SOME HAVE HELD UP WHILE OTHERS HAVE MANY HOLES THAT ARE NOW FRACTURING.

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8 years 11 months ago #3111 by Todd

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Yes, it seems very serious to me also. Curiosity may not have the kind of lifespan that was/is afforded to Spirit & Opportunity. It has been in that state for a while now, probably a shakier drive for the equipment. :dry:

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8 years 11 months ago - 8 years 11 months ago #3115 by Badsneaker

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Here is a pretty good article written by my go-to expert on the rovers, Emily Lakdawalla.

www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2014/08190630-curiosity-wheel-damage.html

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8 years 11 months ago #3118 by Todd

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Yes, I too highly recommend Emily Lakdawalla's blog, regarding anything. :cheer:

www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/

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8 years 11 months ago #3119 by dude

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thanks so much for the link. after reading the whole article I was impressed with Emily's thorough research into a complicated problem.

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8 years 11 months ago #3120 by Todd

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8 years 11 months ago #3121 by Todd

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I don't think the damage has changed much since Sol 708. It concerns me that the root cause for the tears is from fatigue, which sounds kind of inevitable. Perhaps the workarounds will be enough to get it to the Mt. Sharp base. Hopefully, it doesn't get to Mt. Sharp and then collapse like the bluesmobile.

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