Exploring Immersive Simulation based Design Frameworks in Support of the Moon Mission

Abstract

This paper discusses the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) based immersive design frameworks to support the study of habitat design and assembly related to the Moon mission Simulation based design approaches have been explored to propose and compare the design of Deep Space Habitats for the astronauts to live and work along design of manufacturing automation methods dealing with robotic assembly of habitat components. These approaches have been implemented using the Immersive Vive VR platforms to support this design activity. The simulation framework will allow engineers to collaborate and design deep space habitats as well as to propose / study alternate ways to assemble them using robots and other automated resources.