Field Science Analog Testing Opportunity

When May 11, 2009 (Mon) ~

Where

May 28, 2009 / Posted by: Yael Kovo

The focus of this program will be on engaging field scientists (supported by the NASA Science Mission Directorate) within NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) field campaigns to provide high fidelity field testing of hardware and operations to optimize future human scientific exploration of the Moon and Mars.

A goal of this program is to test operations and systems for human lunar exploration to help optimize scientific investigations. NASA is in need of data to support surface science and operations scenarios as it moves forward in its architecture and requirements definition processes for human lunar exploration.

Proposers should plan to provide feedback to the ESMD analog teams regarding concepts of operations and hardware (including instrumentation) as NASA plans for future human lunar exploration. Only by considering how to accomplish high-fidelity science investigations can these components of exploration be satisfactorily tested to optimally aid with the planning and implementation of science investigations on other planetary surfaces.

General questions about this call should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Heldmann (NASA Headquarters), Jennifer.Heldmann@nasa.gov (202) 358-2302.

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