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Lunar Rover Motion-Based Simulation System Year 1 of 1
Completed
TRL 6 (started at 5, targeting 6)
Description
This proposed activity will integrate existing fixed base simulation capabilities with a newly procured motion base platform for the design, development, evaluation, and training associated with the lunar terrain vehicles
Benefits
This capability will provide direct benefit for lunar surface vehicle projects for evaluation of the driving qualities of the vehicle concepts, human performance related to the operating of a lunar surface vehicle, and assessment of suit related driving impacts. The capability will provide direct operational benefit by providing a first-in-class and unique simulation platform for the lunar astronaut training curriculum.
Details
| Technology area | Software, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing > Modeling > Integrated Hardware and Software Modeling |
| Program | Center Innovation Fund: JSC CIF (JSC CIF) |
| Lead organization | Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX |
| Start date | 2022-10-01 |
| End date | 2023-09-30 |
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