Abstract Field research conducted in the Antarctic has been providing insights about the nature of Mars in the science disciplines of exobiology and geology. Located in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of southern Victoria Land (160° and 164° E longitude and 76°30′ and 78°30′ S latitude), research outposts are inhabited by teams of 4–6 scientists. We propose that the design of these outposts be expanded to enable meaningful tests of many of the systems that will be needed for the successful conduct of exploration activities on Mars. Although there are some important differences between the environment in the Antarctic dry valleys and on Mars, the many similarities and particularly the field science activities, make the dry valleys a useful terrestrial analog to conditions on Mars. Three areas have been identified for testing at a small science outpost in the dry valleys: 1) studying human factors and physiology in an isolated environment; 2) testing emerging technologies (e.g., innovative power management systems, advanced life support facilities including partial bioregenerative life support systems for water recycling and food growth, telerobotics, etc.); and 3) conducting basic scientific research that will enhance our understanding of Mars while contributing to the planning for human exploration. We suggest that an important early result of a Mars habitat program will be the experience gained by interfacing humans and their supporting technology in a remote and stressful environment.


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    Titel :

    Testing a Mars science outpost in the Antarctic dry valleys


    Beteiligte:
    Andersen, D.T. (Autor:in) / McKay, C.P. (Autor:in) / Wharton, R.A. (Autor:in) / Rummel, J.D. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 12 , 5 ; 205-209


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.01.1991


    Format / Umfang :

    5 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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