Using Science-Driven Analog Research to Investigate Extravehicular Activity Science Operations Concepts and Capabilities for Human Planetary Exploration | Zendy

Kara H. Beaton | Zendy; Steven P. Chappell | Zendy; Andrew F. J. Abercromby | Zendy; Matthew J. Miller | Zendy; S. E. Kobs Nawotniak | Zendy; Allyson L. Brady | Zendy; Adam Stevens | Zendy; Samuel J. Payler | Zendy; S. S. Hughes | Zendy; D. S. S. Lim | Zendy

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Using Science-Driven Analog Research to Investigate Extravehicular Activity Science Operations Concepts and Capabilities for Human Planetary Exploration

Author(s) -

Kara H. Beaton,

Steven P. Chappell,

Andrew F. J. Abercromby,

Matthew J. Miller,

S. E. Kobs Nawotniak,

Allyson L. Brady,

Adam Stevens,

Samuel J. Payler,

S. S. Hughes,

D. S. S. Lim

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

astrobiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.234

H-Index - 90

eISSN - 1531-1074

pISSN - 1557-8070

DOI - 10.1089/ast.2018.1861

Subject(s) - mars exploration program , planetary exploration , flexibility (engineering) , exploration of mars , habitability , space exploration , field (mathematics) , systems engineering , basalt , computer science , aerospace engineering , earth science , engineering , astrobiology , planet , geology , physics , mathematics , geochemistry , astrophysics , pure mathematics , statistics

Biologic Analog Science Associated with Lava Terrains (BASALT) is a science-driven exploration program seeking to determine the best tools, techniques, training requirements, and execution strategies for conducting Mars-relevant field science under spaceflight mission conditions. BASALT encompasses Science, Science Operations, and Technology objectives. This article outlines the BASALT Science Operations background, strategic research questions, study design, and a portion of the results from the second field test. BASALT field tests are used to iteratively develop, integrate, test, evaluate, and refine new concepts of operations (ConOps) and capabilities that enable efficient and productive science. This article highlights the ConOps investigated during BASALT in light of future planetary extravehicular activity (EVA), which will focus on scientific exploration and discovery, and serves as an introduction to integrating exploration flexibility with operational rigor, the value of tactical and strategic science planning and execution, and capabilities that enable and enhance future science EVA operations.

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