Mars outpost - System and operations challengesThe paper addresses the challenges inherent in establishing an outpost on the planet Mars. For background purposes, the unique, remote Martian environment and the developmental phases of a settlement in such an environment are discussed. Challenges are identified in terms of surface systems and operations. Due to its importance to habitability, the life support system (LSS) is highlighted with various options identified. Operations for the Mars outpost, earth-based and local, are characterized by a decentralized concept. The challenge of integrating logistics analysis early in system design and operations strategy is also addressed. In order to understand and reduce the system and operations challenges, the application of terrestrial and lunar testbeds is explained.
Document ID
19910025533
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Roberts, Barney (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Guerra, Lisa (Science Applications International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)