Augmented Reality Space Informatics System 2.0

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The work described was supported by the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium.

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) can improve efficiency and add a level of safety to extravehicular activity (EVA) procedures in outer space. During these EVA missions, it is important to be able to communicate complex data and instructions to crew members in an effective and reliable manner. Currently, crew members use only voice communication with Mission Control and intravehicular crew members to gain feedback and instruction. Additionally, crew members follow paper instructions secured to their wrists for procedure direction. While this method has historically been reliable, AR can improve this process by increasing crew member autonomy, facilitating enhanced communication and collaboration with Mission Control, and by making instructions more dynamic, reliable, and unobtrusive.

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Augmented Reality Space Informatics System 2.0

Augmented reality (AR) can improve efficiency and add a level of safety to extravehicular activity (EVA) procedures in outer space. During these EVA missions, it is important to be able to communicate complex data and instructions to crew members in an effective and reliable manner. Currently, crew members use only voice communication with Mission Control and intravehicular crew members to gain feedback and instruction. Additionally, crew members follow paper instructions secured to their wrists for procedure direction. While this method has historically been reliable, AR can improve this process by increasing crew member autonomy, facilitating enhanced communication and collaboration with Mission Control, and by making instructions more dynamic, reliable, and unobtrusive.