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Abstract:
Aquarius is used by marine scientists to study coral reefs and NASA uses coral science as a proxy for Lunar science to train aquanauts to use their cognitive and analytical skills for data collection and documentation on the ocean floor in a manner similar to planetary surface operations.
Aquanauts remain isolated from the outside world for the duration of their mission because saturation diving techniques require a lengthy decompression before surfacing is allowed. The isolation, surrounded by an extreme environment, is important for studies related to behavior and physiology and as a space analogue for working and training under environmental conditions that are similar to many of the challenges faced in outer space. In particular, the NASA Aquarius experience is used to help build crew and mission control communication techniques, and will provide leadership and interpersonal skills training to everyone involved.
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See more from this Session: Analog Sites and Field Exercises for Training Planetary Field Geologists