Journal article
Testing technologies and strategies for exploration in Australian Mars analogues: A review
Planetary and Space Science, Vol.58(4), pp.658-670
2010
Abstract
Australia is an ideal testing ground in preparation for the robotic and human exploration of Mars. Numerous sites with landforms or processes analogous to those on Mars are present and the deserts of central Australia provide a range of locations for free-ranging Mars analogue mission simulations. The latest developments in testing technologies and strategies for exploration in Australian Mars analogues are reviewed. These include trials of analogue space suits based on mechanical counter pressure technology and the development of an analogue, crewed, pressurized rover for long-range exploration. Field science activities and instrumentation testing relevant to robotic and future crewed missions are discussed. Australian-led human factors research undertaken during expeditions to Mars analogue research stations and expeditions to Antarctica are also reviewed. Education and public outreach activities related to Mars analogue research in Australia are also detailed.
Details
- Title
- Testing technologies and strategies for exploration in Australian Mars analogues: A review
- Authors/Creators
- M.D. West (Author/Creator) - NASA Research ParkJ.D.A. Clarke (Author/Creator) - UNSW SydneyJ.H. Laing (Author/Creator) - Monash UniversityD. Willson (Author/Creator) - Hobart CorporationJ.M.A. Waldie (Author/Creator)G.M. Murphy (Author/Creator) - Mars SocietyM. Thomas (Author/Creator) - UNSW SydneyG.A. Mann (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Planetary and Space Science, Vol.58(4), pp.658-670
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005544647407891
- Copyright
- © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Information Technology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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