Restricted Research - Award List, Note/Discussion Page
Fiscal Year: 2023
2597 The University of Texas at San Antonio (144485)
Principal Investigator: Bhaganagar, Kiran
Total Amount of Contract, Award, or Gift (Annual before 2011): $ 1,500
Exceeds $250,000 (Is it flagged?): No
Start and End Dates: 1/2/23 - 12/31/23
Restricted Research: YES
Academic Discipline: none
Department, Center, School, or Institute: Ceid Mechanical Engineering
Title of Contract, Award, or Gift: Project Orpheus: The University of Texas at San Antonio Rowdy Rocket Rovers
Name of Granting or Contracting Agency/Entity:
National Aeronautic and Space Administration - NASA
CFDA: 0
Program Title: none
Note:
SAMs 1.1.1; Earth's nearest celestial companion, the moon, is constantly bathed in radiation from outer space and micrometeorites, both of which pose a threat to future lunar settlers. In order to circumvent these limitations, this research project will explore lava tubes using LiDAR (3D imagining), LASERs, and multispectral imaging using a semi-autonomous rover known as Orpheus. Our rover will be able to provide detailed maps of the lava-tubes and potential building materials in the form of metal containing minerals.
Discussion: No discussion notes