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Testing technologies and strategies for exploration in Australian Mars analogues: A review |
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| Authors: | Michael D West Jonathan DA Clarke Jennifer H Laing David Willson James MA Waldie Matilda Thomas |
| Institution: | a Research School of Physics and Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia b Mars Institute, NASA Research Park, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0006, USA c Australian Centre for Astrobiology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia d Mars Society Australia, P.O. Box 327, Clifton Hill, VIC 3068, Australia e Tourism Research Unit, Monash University, PO Box 1071, Narre Warren, VIC 3805, Australia f Tenova SEMF, 2nd Floor, 45 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia g School of Information Technology, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia |
| 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. |
| Keywords: | Australia Mars analogues Space habitats Space suits Pressurized surface vehicles Human factors Education and public outreach |
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