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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

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
PDF

Underwater VR for astronaut training