The entry system used for the project was an inflatable tunnel that connected the MAV with the Mars rover. This would prevent astronauts from needing to don EVA suits before entering the MAV, allowing for a more comfortable flight and transition to the ERV.Â
View the Project MAVIC official poster here
I was also one of the primary writers for the Structural System section of the final report. View it here!
An animation of the ingress and egress of the MAV