TY - GEN
T1 - Assessment of robotic recon for human exploration of the moon
AU - Fong, Terrence
AU - Abercromby, Andrew
AU - Bualat, Maria G.
AU - Deans, Matthew C.
AU - Hodges, Kip
AU - Hurtado, José M.
AU - Landis, Rob
AU - Lee, Pascal
AU - Schreckenghost, Debra
PY - 2009/12/1
Y1 - 2009/12/1
N2 - Robotic reconnaissance ("recon") has the potential to significantly improve scientific and technical return from lunar surface exploration. In particular, robotic recon can be used to improve traverse planning, reduce operational risk, and increase crew productivity. To study how robotic recon can benefit human exploration, we recently conducted a field experiment at Black Point Lava Flow (BPLF), Arizona. In our experiment, a simulated ground control team at NASA Ames teleoperated a planetary rover to scout geology traverses at BPLF. The recon data was then used to plan revised traverses. Two-man crews subsequently performed both types of traverses using the NASA "Lunar Electric Rover" (LER) and simulated extra-vehicular activity (EVA) suits. This paper describes the design of our experiment, presents our preliminary results and discusses directions for future research.
AB - Robotic reconnaissance ("recon") has the potential to significantly improve scientific and technical return from lunar surface exploration. In particular, robotic recon can be used to improve traverse planning, reduce operational risk, and increase crew productivity. To study how robotic recon can benefit human exploration, we recently conducted a field experiment at Black Point Lava Flow (BPLF), Arizona. In our experiment, a simulated ground control team at NASA Ames teleoperated a planetary rover to scout geology traverses at BPLF. The recon data was then used to plan revised traverses. Two-man crews subsequently performed both types of traverses using the NASA "Lunar Electric Rover" (LER) and simulated extra-vehicular activity (EVA) suits. This paper describes the design of our experiment, presents our preliminary results and discusses directions for future research.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77953490958
SN - 9781615679089
T3 - 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009
SP - 1741
EP - 1751
BT - 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009
T2 - 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009
Y2 - 12 October 2009 through 16 October 2009
ER -