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Conducting Planetary Field Geology on EVA: Lessons from the 2010 DRATS Geologist CrewmembersIn order to prepare for the next phase of planetary surface exploration, the Desert Research and Technology Studies (DRATS) field program seeks to test the next generation of technology needed to explore other surfaces. The 2010 DRATS 14-day field campaign focused on the simultaneous operation of two habitatable rovers, or Space Exploration Vehicles (SEVs). Each rover was crewed by one astronaut/commander and one geologist, with a change in crews on day seven of the mission. This shift change allowed for eight crew members to test the DRATS technology and operational protocols [1,2]. The insights presented in this abstract represent the crew s thoughts on lessons learned from this field season, as well as potential future testing concepts.
Document ID
20120009905
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Young, Kelsey E. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Bleacher, J. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hurtado, J. M., Jr. (Texas Univ. El Paso, TX, United States)
Rice, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Garry, W. B. (Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC, United States)
Eppler, D. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
March 7, 2011
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.CPR.00198.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (2011)
Location: The Woodlands,TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 7, 2011
End Date: March 11, 2011
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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