Angelica Garcia
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About
Dr. Angelica Garcia is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of aerospace engineering and immersive technology, whose work is fundamentally reshaping astronaut training and mission simulation. Her primary research areas encompass virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively known as XR), hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and human factors engineering for space exploration. Dr. Garcia’s major contributions are centered on the development and validation of high-fidelity, immersive training environments that bridge the gap between terrestrial preparation and extraterrestrial operations. Her seminal 2020 paper, "Training Astronauts using Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations and Virtual Reality," which has garnered 42 citations, details the decades-long evolution and proven efficacy of the Virtual Reality Training Lab (VRL) at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This work established a foundational framework for integrating commercial XR technologies with complex hardware systems. Most recently, her 2024 study on "Immersive Technologies for Human-in-the-Loop Lunar Surface Simulations" pushes the boundaries further, exploring how these tools can simulate the unique challenges of lunar gravity and terrain. Through her innovative research, Dr. Garcia is not only enhancing the safety and preparedness of astronauts for future Artemis missions but also demonstrating how cutting-edge virtual environments can solve the most demanding real-world problems in space exploration.
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- 2Immersive Technologies for Human-in-the-Loop Lunar Surface Simulations2 citations · 2024