Analog Workshop
Executing Analog Tests & Mission Simulations
Whole project duration
5 days
Number of Participants
5-8
Simulation
5 days environmental isolation
Location
LunAres Station
The hands-on analog mission simulations workshop at LunAres Research Station will allow you to learn how analog astronauts prepare for the mission and how LunAres Mission Control and Research Coordinators organize the simulation and analog research.
During the workshops, the Mission Control Team will tell you about preparation for analog missions, mission architecture, research possibilities, and many more topics! It’s a great opportunity to gain knowledge from specialists, visit our habitat, and meet some researchers connected with LunAres.
WORKSHOP SCOPE
What is analog mission
Participants will explore the concept of analog missions as ground-based simulations designed to prepare for crewed space exploration. The session emphasizes the various types of analog activities and their importance in research, training, technology testing, and validating mission procedures. The lecture concludes with an overview of the purpose and key benefits of analog missions.
Types of analog habitats
The lecture explores the different types of analog habitats and their roles within various analog mission scopes. It examines and compares architectural designs, highlighting existing gaps and areas for improvement. The complementary scope of different habitats is presented.
Analog mission architecture
This session provides an in-depth look at the architecture of analog missions, focusing on how these missions are structured and organized. It explores the process of designing mission frameworks, developing operational strategies, and creating detailed flight plans. Participants will gain insight into the critical planning and coordination required to simulate space exploration effectively, ensuring realistic and impactful mission outcomes.
LunAres as an example: infrastructure
LunAres as an example: analog missions and architecture
Analog Astronaut Guide
This lecture focuses on the role of analog astronauts, exploring the different types and the unique career paths they can pursue. It delves into the challenges and opportunities they face, from operating in extreme environments to contributing to groundbreaking research. Participants will also learn about the essential skills, training, and experience required to succeed in this field, along with practical guidance on the key do’s and don’ts for analog astronauts.
Analog mission safety
What are the safety measures and possible emergency events the habitats should be prepared for? What are the training and protocols prepared for the crew? Participants will gain an understanding of how these measures ensure crew well-being and mission success in high-risk environments.
LunAres as an example: emergency training
Simulation and immersion in analog missions
This lecture examines the role of simulation and immersion in analog missions, highlighting their significance as indirect yet vital tools for research support. It delves into how immersive environments recreate realistic scenarios, enabling the study of human behaviour, technology performance, and mission protocols. Participants will learn how these simulations enhance the authenticity of analog missions and contribute to advancing space exploration readiness.
EVA sim training
The Participants will go through a detailed extravehicular activity (EVA) simulation training, learning how the activities are prepared and executed to support immersion and research. The session will include procedures creation and simulation enhancement.
3x EVA simulation practice
The Participants will execute 3 EVA simulations themselves during the workshop to experience a hands-on approach.
Analog research – research announcements and coordination
The Participants will learn about the guidelines for analog research support in accordance with European-level research Announcements requirements. The LunAres team will present direct and in-direct procedures/conditions enabling high quality research execution and data collection during the mission simulations.
Analog activities during the mission
During the workshop, there will be short introduction exercises to learn and practice basic activities organised in the biolab and workshop modules.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill in the Application Form (it is a standard application form, also used for other missions at LunAres). See below.
- LunAres Team will contact you and schedule an interview session if needed.
- Finalise agreements, booking and payment.
DISCLAIMERS
- Participation fee: 850 Euro
- The workshop takes place in the LunAres Research Station, on-site in person. Online participation is not possible.
- The accommodation is provided by the organisers, in the LunAres Research Station.
- There is a limit in the amount of Participants. LunAres cannot host more Participants than specified in the event description. The applications will be closed once there are no more spots available
- The workshop takes 5 days – no accommodation before or after is provided.
- The meals and diet is provided in the LunAres Research Station. It includes freeze-dried food and basic cooking ingredients, like during regular simulation.
- LunAres is not responsible for flights or travel logistics and those expenses. It is recommended to purchase travel insurance which allows for travel cancelling or dates change. The transportation is not organised by LunAres, nor it is included in the fee.
- Suits are lent out for the duration of the workshop. It is possible to purchase the suit to take with you after the mission.
- You will stay inside the habitat with no leaving the facility to give the participants an experience of isolation.
