Design Proposal for an Analog Station in VR for Mars Mission Simulation
Keywords:
Virtual reality; analog station; Martian analog missions; space simulation; Martian habitat; immersive training; Mars exploration.Abstract
The design of Mars analog stations using Virtual Reality (VR) represents an opportunity to simulate analog missions currently conducted on Earth. This study presents a proposed design and initial structure for an analog station, highlighting the potential use of VR as a key tool for its development. VR offers the advantage of simulating Martian environments in an accessible way by replicating factors such as geography and climatic conditions. In addition, its use in analog missions can support physical and psychological well-being during immersive experiences through artificial intelligence (AI) complements. It is concluded that this VR-supported proposal optimizes the planning and preparation of analog missions, allowing the evaluation and improvement of factors such as habitability, training, and cost reduction. Thus, VR is positioned as an emerging pillar in Martian simulation.
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