Operational Lessons Learned From Human-Robotic Partnership in Exogeology Analog Extravehicular Activity Simulation at Eifel Volcanic Region: ILEWG Euromoonmars

Paper number

IAC-17,B3,IP,13,x41593

Author

Mr. Matt Harasymczuk, ESA / Polish Air Force Academy, Poland

Coauthor

Dr. Agata Kolodziejczyk, Astronomia Nova Society, forScience Foundation, Poland

Coauthor

Prof. Bernard Foing, ESA/ESTEC, ILEWG & VU Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Coauthor

Ms. Heleen Vos, ESTEC, European Space Agency, The Netherlands

Coauthor

Ms. Melissa Mirino, INAF-IAPS, Italy

Year

2017

Abstract

\section{Introduction}In future human 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 each expedition. During the analog Extravehicular Activity (EVA) simulations performed in Eifel, Germany region the set of European Space Agency & ILEWG scientists and research collaborators has tested proof of concept for the human-robotic partnership, EVA procedures and schedule for geological sampling of the sedimentary layers in former volcanic activity location.

\section{Extravehicular Activities}
During the simulation the crew prepared three distinct EVAs. The analog astronauts simulated:
\begin{itemize}
\item identification of the contingency sample,
\item establishing and testing the radio communication with simple and complex transmission,
\item mapping the vicinity of lander for possible radio communication problems,
\item setup and calibrating the spectrometry analysis device,
\item deliver the rock samples using the rover to the spectrometry analysis device on lander,
\item conduct spectrometry analysis from habitat using remote control over the wireless internet,
\item investigate in-depth details of the sedimentary layers,
\item identify detailed location for future EVA,
\item test the emergency procedure for EVA termination,
\item test rover operations in rough terrain,
\item identify and collect biological sample for further analysis and signs of life identification,
\item test the rover lights and support for astronauts work in no light conditions,
\item test the influence of poor lightning condition on rover control using video navigation aids,
\item test in-the-field rover control using portable antenna and sidearm joystick.
\end

\section{Identified issues}
During EVA scenarios team was able to identify several issues. Most of those issues were connected with communication and mission organization. The problems has been reported and elaborated upon to create a lessons learned article.

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