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Operational lessons learned from human-robotic partnership in exogeology analog extravehicular activity simulation at eifel volcanic region: ILEWG euro moon mars

  • Matt Harasymczuk
  • , Dr Agata Kołodziejczyk
  • , Heleen C. Vos
  • , Mateusz Kraiński
  • , Lucie Davidova
  • , Melissa Mirino
  • , Bernard H. Foing
  • University of Warsaw
  • European Space Agency - ESA
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Charles University

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Abstract

In future space exploration human-robotic partnership will play a key role. Personal carriers, robots and autonomous scouting drones will enhance and optimize extravehicular activity time and science yield from extraterrestrial expeditions. During the analog EVA (Extravehicular Activity) simulations performed in Eifel, Germany region European Space Agency & ILEWG scientists and research collaborators tested proof of concept for the human-robotic partnership, EVA procedures and operations for geological sampling of the sedimentary layers in former volcanic activity location. This paper shows comparative results from field spectroscopy and laboratory work. Lessons learned for future EVA simulations are described and mainly focused on improvement of communication issues.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication68th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2017
Subtitle of host publicationUnlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security
PublisherInternational Astronautical Federation, IAF
Pages677-687
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9781510855373
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 - Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 25 Sept 201729 Sept 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
Volume2
ISSN (Print)0074-1795

Conference

Conference68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period25/09/1729/09/17

Keywords

  • Extravehicular activity
  • Human spaceflight
  • Space analogues
  • Space mission simulation

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