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Underwater VR for astronaut training

Programme Reference

22-D-S-TEC-01-b

Status

Closed

Country

Germany

Start Date

2022

End Date

2023

Programme: Discovery Prime Contractor: Julius-Maximilians University Würzburg

Description

This research integrates a complete diving mask with a custom-made VR headset to replicate a space-like setting. Alongside designing and building a waterproof VR headset, a pivotal aspect involves implementing a tracking system to ascertain spatial positioning and orientation. Employing an external tracking system, comprising four cameras housed underwater and affixed to aluminum rails this is achieved using fiducial markers.

• Application domain: Exploration

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Competence Domain:
06 - Life / Physical Science Payloads / Life Support / Robotics and Automation
09 - Digital Engineering for Space Missions
• Initial TRL: TRL N/A • Target TRL: TRL N/A • Achieved TRL: TRL N/A

•Public Document:

Executive Summary
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Final Presentation
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Underwater VR for astronaut training