Mars Exploration Zone Identification Using a Geospatial Suitability Model
dc.contributor.advisor | Currit, Nathan | |
dc.contributor.author | Rubio, Minna Adel | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | Wilkinson, Justin | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-17T21:27:05Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-01-17T21:27:05Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-12 | |
dc.description.abstract | Mars has been a significant source of scientific interest for decades. Space agencies from around the world have invested time and resources into orbiters, rovers and fly-bys. However, the scientific exploration of the red planet won’t stop at remote sensing technologies. The crewed exploration of Mars is one of NASA’s major space exploration goals. Using a geospatial suitability model and human geologic interpretation, this project aims to develop a quantitative methodology to identifying landing sites and exploration zones on Mars. A landing site and exploration zone are identified in Sinus Meridiani that meet civil engineering and ISRU parameters identified in NASA literature. Furthermore, this project presents a quantitative, traceable, and adaptable geospatial based methodology that could be adopted in future site selection efforts. | |
dc.description.department | Geography and Environmental Studies | |
dc.format | Text | |
dc.format.extent | 77 pages | |
dc.format.medium | 1 file (.pdf) | |
dc.identifier.citation | Rubio, M. A. (2023). Mars exploration zone identification using a geospatial suitability model. Masters of Applied Geography, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10877/17924 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.subject | geospatial science | |
dc.subject | planetary science | |
dc.subject | space exploration | |
dc.subject | mars | |
dc.title | Mars Exploration Zone Identification Using a Geospatial Suitability Model | |
dc.type | Directed Research Project | |
thesis.degree.department | Geography and Environmental Studies | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Geography | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Texas State University | |
thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Applied Geography |