Goals
Goals of the LSIC Extreme Access Focus Group (FG) include identifying critical technology gaps that pertain to robotic access, navigation, and exploration of the lunar surface and subsurface, especially previously inaccessible regions and assessing the readiness of systems and components.
Vision
Build a community specializing in technology required to access, navigate, and explore surface and subsurface areas on the Moon. Identify areas of interest in technology development, evaluate readiness, and provide a resource for members to gain & share information, network, and discuss technology needs for lunar exploration.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the Month 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST
Mailing List: LSIC_ExtremeAccess@listserv.jhuapl.edu
Website: http://lsic.jhuapl.edu/Focus-Areas/Extreme-Access.php
Extreme Access Wiki: https://lsic-wiki.jhuapl.edu/display/EA
Technology Spotlight Coordination and LSIC Co-lead: Sarah Withee (APL)
Subgroup Coordination and Strategy: Alice Cocoros (APL)
LSIC EA Subgroup Leadership
| Subgroup | Lead/Deputy |
|---|
| Position Navigation & Timing | Sarah Withee (JHUAPL) / Marshall Eubanks |
| Communications Technology | Juno Woods (Open Lunar) / Konrad Nieradka |
| Mobility Technology | Maneesh Verma (Stellar Space Industries) / Kevin Kempton (NASA) |
| TRN Technology | Carolina Restrepo (GSFC) / Ike Witte (JHUAPL) |
| SERVICE Sheds | Joseph Galante (GSFC) |
We have 4 standing subgroups, and also ad-hoc subgroups. Each subgroup has a wiki page on the internal LSIC confluence site with meeting notes and additional information.
Standing subgroup descriptions:
- Communications:
- Determine the suitability of different communication technologies available for various lunar environments
- Identify which technology demonstrations are necessary and which are planned to raise the TRL of various technologies
- Examine current planned mission communication solutions
- Mobility:
- Establish current state of mobility technologies being used on missions
- Identify needs and potential solutions of future missions
- Produce technology development map for different types of missions, focusing on different types of mobile platforms and conops
- Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT):
- Determine suitability of different PNT technologies for specific environments
- Evaluate what technology demonstrations will be necessary to raise the TRL of PNT sensors and systems
- Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN):
- Collect and share TRN strategies being used on different missions
- Discuss gaps and needs related to datasets, hardware and software issues, mapping and analysis tools, and terrain rendering tools
Ad-hoc subgroup:
Lunar SERVICE Shelters
Lunar Surface Environs Robotic Vehicle Inspection, Cleaning, rEcharging (SERVICE) Shelters are infrastructure/facilities that provide support services to Lunar surface mobility vehicles.
The group includes Smaller, focused group discussions on the need for and use-cases of Lunar SERVICE Shelters or wadis to enable access in extreme environments.
| Subgroup | Lead/Deputy | Meeting Time |
|---|
| Position Navigation & Timing | Sarah Withee (JHUAPL) / Marshall Eubanks | 3rd Thursday of the month, 3 pm ET |
| Communications Technology | Juno Woods (Open Lunar) / Konrad Nieradka | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4pm ET |
| Mobility Technology | Maneesh Verma (Stellar Space Industries) / Kevin Kempton (NASA) | Last Thursday of the month, 1 pm ET |
| TRN Technology | Carolina Restrepo (GSFC) / Ike Witte (JHUAPL) | - |
| SERVICE Sheds | Joseph Galante (GSFC) | - |
