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Invasion of the SpelioBots

Invasion of the SpelioBots. Semi-Autonomous Robotic Exploration of Martian Caves. Dr. P. Boston & G. Frederick. Dr. Boston could not be Here Because:. Preparing a Grant Proposal Crawling Through a Cave someplace Bug Gazing in the SEM Lab Getting her Daughter ready for School

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Invasion of the SpelioBots

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  1. Invasion of the SpelioBots Semi-Autonomous Robotic Exploration of Martian Caves Dr. P. Boston & G. Frederick

  2. Dr. Boston could not be Here Because: • Preparing a Grant Proposal • Crawling Through a Cave someplace • Bug Gazing in the SEM Lab • Getting her Daughter ready for School • All of the Above

  3. What is a Lava Tube? Image Courtesy Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

  4. Ancient Martian Volcanism Image Courtesy The International Mars Society

  5. Olympus Mons Today Image Courtesy The International Mars Society

  6. Mother Goose P. Boston J. Martin, T. Meyer M. Tilden - LANL B. Sprungman - Space Data Resources Info G. Frederick - Graphics Oregon Public Education Network S. Wojciewicz - Add’l Graphics

  7. Science Search Strategy • Mimic classic human-conducted field science • Aerial Recon Phase • Walkabout Phase • Intensive Investigation Phase • Multiple spatial scales • Bird’s eye view • Scientist’s eye view • Microbe’s eye view • Multiple data sets • Imaging • 3 D Microscopy • Raman spectroscopy • Direct sensing of gases • Access to “difficult” sites via microrobotic Goslings • Small • Autonomously acting

  8. Aeroshell Seperation

  9. Glider Extraction Aeroshell Seperation

  10. Glider Extraction Aeroshell Seperation Glider Deployment and Inflation

  11. Glider Extraction Aeroshell Seperation Glider Deployment and Inflation Release Drogue Chute Begin Flight Maneuvers

  12. Science Goals & Objectives Recon Phase - Features (TES, Radar, Imaging) • Water • Reduced gases • Temperature anomalies • Minerals & Biominerals • Outcrops • Shape • Color and pattern • Texture

  13. Mother Goose Flier Top View Front View Side View

  14. Wind Direction 1. Circle A A

  15. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle A A

  16. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A A

  17. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A A

  18. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A A 5. Choose Landing Spot & Fly There

  19. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A 5a. Over-fly Landing Spot A 5. Choose Landing Spot & Fly There

  20. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A 5a. Over-fly Landing Spot 5b. Turn to Downwind Leg A 5. Choose Landing Spot & Fly There

  21. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A 5a. Over-fly Landing Spot 5b. Turn to Downwind Leg A 5. Choose Landing Spot & Fly There 5c. Redefine Landing Spot (Downwind Leg)

  22. Wind Direction 2. Fly to Predicted Radar Area 1. Circle 4. Fly to Next Radar Area 3. Fly Predicted Radar Area A 5a. Over-fly Landing Spot 5b. Turn to Downwind Leg A 5d. Land on Spot (Final Approach) 5. Choose Landing Spot & Fly There 5c. Redefine Landing Spot (Downwind Leg)

  23. Science Goals & Objectives Rover Phase - Site refinement (Imaging) • Water • Reduced gases • Temperature anomalies • Biominerals • Outcrops • Shape • Color and pattern • Texture

  24. Science Goals & Objectives Rover Phase - Microanalysis (Microscopy, Spectroscopy) • Mineral grains • Soil properties • Microtextures • Biominerals • Biofabrics • Microfossils • Organic compounds • Organisms or parts

  25. Mother Goose Right Arm

  26. Mother Goose Right Arm Scoop & Claw

  27. Mother Goose Left Arm

  28. Mother Goose Left Arm Various Sensors

  29. Science Goals & Objectives Gosling Phase - Seeking (Imaging, Sensing) • Water • Reduced gases • Mineral & Biominerals • Outcrops • Shape • Color and pattern • Texture

  30. Education and Outreach • K-2 – The Mother Goose Society, coordinated reading program • K-6 – Adopt-a-Gosling Science Modules • 7-12 – Make Your Own Gosling Robotics Module • Undergraduate/Graduate Student Dedicated Data Teams • User-friendly biomimetic mission “persona” • Education and Outreach activities begin with mission start • Field Guide to Unknown Organisms project proposal

  31. As For the Future . . .

  32. Thank You! gus@open.k12.or.us - pboston@complex.org

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