Rover-based 2012 Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities (MMAMA) scientific investigations were recently completed at Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Scientific investigations, scientific input, and science operations constraints were tested in the context of an existing project and protocols for the field activities designed to help NASA achieve the Vision for Space Exploration. Initial science operations were planned based on a model similar to the operations control of the Mars Exploration Rovers (MER). However, evolution of the operations process occurred as the analog mission progressed. We report here on the preliminary sensor data results, an applicable methodology for developing an optimum science input based on productive engineering and science trades discussions and the science operations approach for an investigation into the valley on the upper slopes of Mauna Kea identified as "Apollo Valley".


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    Title :

    Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities for Mauna Kea 2012



    Conference:

    IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2013 ; Big Sky, MT, United States


    Publication date :

    2012-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English