The probe has a diameter of 2.7 meters and
a mass of nearly 350 kg. It contains a heat shield, parachute
package, engineering equipment including batteries, and several
scientific sensors to measure properties of Titan's atmosphere
and surface. The probe consists of an Entry Assembly which performs
thermal and deceleration control during entry into the atmosphere
of Titan. The Entry Assembly will be jettisoned after entry, releasing
a Descent Module, comprising an aluminum shell and inner structure
containing all the science experiments and engineering subsystems.
The Descent Module also includes the parachute used in the descent
through the atmosphere and the spin control device which controls
the rotation of the probe during descent. (P-42810AAC)
