Title

Surface Extra-Vehicular Activity Emergency Scenario Management: Tools, Procedures, And Geologically-Related Implications

Abstract

Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs) are an essential part of human space exploration, but involve inherently dangerous procedures which can put crew safety at risk during a space mission. To help mitigate this risk, astronauts' training programs will spend substantial attention on preparing for Surface EVA emergency scenarios. With the help of two Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) crews (61 and 65), wearing simulated spacesuits, the most important of these emergency scenarios were examined at three different types of locations that geologically and environmentally resemble Lunar and Martian landscapes. These three platforms were analyzed geologically as well as topographically (utilizing a laser range finder with slope estimation capabilities and a slope determination software). Emergency scenarios were separated in four main groups. 1: Suit Issues, 2: General Physiological, 3: Attacks and 4: Others. Specific tools and procedures were developed to address each scenario. The tools and processes were tested in the field under mars-analog conditions with suited subjects for feasibility and speed of execution. Copyright © 2009 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.

Publication Date

12-1-2009

Publication Title

47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition

Number of Pages

-

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

78549282742 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/78549282742

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