Long Lived In-situ Solar System Explorer explained

Long Lived In-situ Solar System Explorer (LLISSE) is a possible NASA payload on the Russian Venera-D mission to Venus. LLISSE uses new materials and heat-resistant electronics that would enable independent operation for about 90 Earth days.[1] [2] This endurance may allow it to obtain periodic measurements of weather data to update global circulation models and quantify near surface atmospheric chemistry variability.[1] Its anticipated instruments include wind speed/direction sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and a chemical multi-sensor array. LLISSE is a small cube of about .[1] [3] The Venera-D lander may carry two LLISSE units; one would be battery-powered (3,000 h), and the other would be wind-powered.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.iki.rssi.ru/events/2019/Venera-DPhaseIIFinalReport.pdf Venera-D: Phase II Final Report
  2. https://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/meetings/archive/vexag_14/presentations/27-Kremic-Long-Lived%20Venus%20Station.pdf Long Lived In-situ Solar System Explorer (LLISSE).
  3. https://www.cnet.com/news/nasas-space-probe-to-explore-venus-will-be-ready-by-2023/ NASA's space probe for exploring Venus should be ready by 2023.