A Study of International Space Station Ground/Crew Communication Methods with Applications to Human Moon and Mars Missions
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Esper, Jennifer Eileen
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Graduate ThesisAdvisor
Olsen, Carrie D.Committee
Olsen, Gregory D.Strawderman, Lesley
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Abstract
The International Space Station utilizes many different forms of written and verbal communication between the flight crews and ground control personnel. This study analyzes the historical use of three regular communication methods, Daily Planning Conferences, Weekly Planning Conferences and written Daily Summaries, as well as specific, science and internal maintenance events for characteristics and perceived effectiveness across eight expeditions (4 ? 11). The results are recommendations for the continued use of, or substitution for, these methods for future long-duration human space missions, specifically to the Moon and to Mars. General conclusions are that most of the conference content could have been relayed through written/electronic methods, and that the Daily Summaries are considered succinct and effective as a communication cornerstone. Conclusions formed from the study of individual events involved the importance of well-written crew procedures, the effective stowage and retrieval of necessary materials and the selection of well-defined science experiments.
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Master of ScienceMajor
Aerospace EngineeringCollege
Bagley College of EngineeringDepartment
Department of Aerospace Engineering.Collections
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