Sojourner Rover
at Mars
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The Pathfinder Landing
 Pathfinder 360 Fish Eye
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Rover Manager
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Pathfinder
Entry
Signal
Reception
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A Simulated Mars Rover
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Mars Sequencing Team (You)
 Develop a sequence to take Rover to
visit a rock (or three)
 Ten tries (1 per “Sol”)
 Your Command Sequence is made of
Letters: FFrBbRFfLlFLFQ
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Sequence Key:
 f = 2 inches forward
 b = 2 inches backward
 l = 20 – 30 degrees left
 r = 20 – 30 degress right
 F = 10 – 12 inches forward
 B = 10 – 12 inches backward
 L = 80 – 100 degrees left
 R = 80 – 100 degrees right
 All measurements are approximate!
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Happy Driving!
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