Wind-Driven Mars Tumbleweed Rover to Roll Through Rocky Terrain?

Wind-Driven Mars Tumbleweed Rover to Roll Through Rocky Terrain? ScienceDaily, May 23, 2012. New research from North Carolina State University shows that a wind-driven “tumbleweed” Mars rover would be capable of moving across rocky Martian terrain — findings that could also help the National Aeronautics and Space Administration design the best possible vehicle. Dr. Andre Mazzoleni, NC State associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, featured.