Mars Exploration Zone Identification Using a Geospatial Suitability Model

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dc.contributor.advisorCurrit, Nathan
dc.contributor.authorRubio, Minna Adel
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWilkinson, Justin
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-17T21:27:05Z
dc.date.available2024-01-17T21:27:05Z
dc.date.issued2023-12
dc.description.abstractMars 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.departmentGeography and Environmental Studies
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent77 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationRubio, M. A. (2023). Mars exploration zone identification using a geospatial suitability model. Masters of Applied Geography, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/17924
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectgeospatial science
dc.subjectplanetary science
dc.subjectspace exploration
dc.subjectmars
dc.titleMars Exploration Zone Identification Using a Geospatial Suitability Model
dc.typeDirected Research Project
thesis.degree.departmentGeography and Environmental Studies
thesis.degree.disciplineGeography
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Applied Geography

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