A PRESENTATION ON

LUNAR
ROVER DESIGN
 Introduction Power & Communication
STNETNOC

Significance of Lunar Exploration Power generation & storage

Need of Effective Rovers Communication systems

Analysis Payload & Instrumentation

Requirements Payload capabilities

FO

Constraints Instrumentation
ELBAT

Structure & Mobility

Components & Materials

Mobility system
 SECTION 01

Introduction
Significance of Lunar

Exploration

Lunar exploration is pivotal in unraveling the mysteries

of celestial evolution, paving the way for future space

missions, and understanding Earth's history.

It facilitates technological advancements, resource

prospecting, and potential human colonization,

broadening our scientific understanding of the universe.

Need of Good Rovers

Remote exploration in inaccessible environments.

Precise data collection for scientific research.

Enhanced mobility for covering diverse terrains.

Preparation for future human missions and

colonization
SECTION 02

Analysis
 REQUIRMENTS
There are many checkboxes which a lunar rover should tick in order to deploy it for a lunar exploration mission.

Major requirements for lunar rover are as follows;

Structural Ability to Enabled for

Robustness to generate and experimentation

survive in Harsh storage energy to & data

lunar conditions power the rover transmission

 CONSTRAINTS

1 2 3

Harsh Lunar Reduced Gravity Limited Power

Environment conditions Supply on moon

4 5 6

Communication Payload and cost Technical

Latency limitations Limitations

 CHANDRAYAAN 3 ROVER

Pragyan

We'll be looking into details of Chandrayaan 3 Rover; Pragyan

to better understand design aspects of Lunar Rover

 SECTION 03

Structure & Mobility

Primary Features

of Pragyan Rover

0.90m x 0.75m x 0.85m are the dimensions of

the rover

And rover has the weight of 26kg. It can move

with the speed of 1cm/s.

Compact dimensions and less weight ensures

enhanced maneuverability across the

challenging lunar terrain and also its reduces

payload to be sent with lander.

Pragyan rover coming

down from Vikram

Lander with help of

ramp in ISRO facility

Chasis

Material: Lightweight yet durable materials like

titanium alloys or composites.

Design: Sturdy frame with vibration damping,

dust protection, and efficient heat management.

Versatility: Modular design for adaptable

payloads and easy integration of various

scientific instruments.
Wheel

The rover is equipped with six wheels, each

independently driven by brushless DC electric

motors, ensuring efficient and adaptable

movement on the lunar surface.

Steering is achieved through differential speed or

skid steering, enhancing the rover's

maneuverability and navigation capabilities

across challenging terrain.

Suspension

The Pragyan rover utilizes a rock bogie

mechanism for enhanced stability and flexibility,

enabling it to traverse uneven lunar terrain with

minimized risk of toppling.

This design ensures safe navigation over rocky

surfaces, facilitating comprehensive scientific

exploration during the Chandrayaan 3 mission.

 SECTION 04

Power & Communication

Power

Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan 3, operates

with a 50W solar panel system and is

equipped with a 6 Ah rechargeable battery for

sustained energy supply.

Pragyan cannot work in lunar night due to lack

of energy supply and frigid conditions.

Communication

This robust communication channel is

instrumental in relaying crucial scientific data,

images, and other mission-related information.

For seamless communication, the rover

utilizes a 2-4 GHz 64kbps transmission rate

for Rover-to-Lander and a 2-4 GHz 6kbps rate

for Lander-to-Rover, supported by a 2GB local

data storage capacity.

 SECTION 02

Payload & Instrumentation

 ROLE OF PAYLOAD

The payload of a lunar rover conducts scientific

experiments, captures images, and collects data, playing a

vital role in exploring the Moon's surface and enhancing our

understanding of its geology and composition.

Alpha particle X-ray

spectrometer (APXS)

The Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer

(APXS) on the lunar rover is a

sophisticated instrument that analyzes the

elemental composition of lunar surface

materials by bombarding them with alpha

particles and X-rays, providing valuable

insights into the moon's geological history

and composition.
Laser-induced

breakdown spectroscopy

(LIBS)

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

on a lunar rover enables rapid chemical analysis

of lunar surface materials by using a laser to

create a plasma, providing valuable insights into

the composition and geology of the Moon's

regolith.
Cameras

Stereoscopic camera-based 3D vision: two 1MP

monochromatic NAVCAMs in front of the rover to

provide the ground control team a 3D view of the

surrounding terrain, and help in path-planning by

generating a digital elevation of the terrain.

Vikram Lander Image

taken from Pragyan

Rover
 SECTION 02

Conclusion