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Harry Coumnas analyzes aerial photographs, well logs, rock samples, and other data sources to locate deposits of natural resources and estimate their size. He has also been involved in the search for and development of natural resources, such as petroleum. He has deep knowledge of materials, processes, and history of the Earth.
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Harry Coumnas Has Deep Knowledge of Materials and History of Earth as Geoscientist
Harry Coumnas Formerly Served as Planetary Protection Officer • Harry Coumnas promoted the responsible exploration of the solar system by implementing and developing efforts that protected the science, explored environments and Earth. • He worked to assist in the construction of sterile spacecraft, the development of plans to protect Earth from returned extraterrestrial samples, and formulation and application of space policy as it applies to Planetary Protection. • As an astronautical engineer, Harry believes that it is the science that involves the study, design, and manufacture of flight capable machines or the techniques of operating aircraft.
Harry States That Greater Capability of Human Explorers Contributes to the Exploration of Mars • He believes that safeguarding the Earth from potential back contamination is the highest planetary protection priority in Mars exploration. • The greater capability of human explorers can contribute to the exploration of Mars only if human-associated contamination is controlled and understood.
Pertaining to His Role as Geoscientist • Harry Coumnas analyzes aerial photographs, well logs, rock samples, and other data sources to locate deposits of natural resources and estimate their size. • He has also been involved in the search for and development of natural resources, such as petroleum. • He has deep knowledge of materials, processes, and history of the Earth. • He investigates how rocks were formed and what has happened to them since their formation.