Problem Statement :

(after reviewing the following paper: https://publik.tuwien.ac.at/files/publik_288278.pdf )

•In the deep-space setting, where the general reduction of situational stimuli
(especially external cues) is unavoidable, various environmental design features
sufficiently flexible to generate novelty can mitigate the monotony inside the
vehicle.
•Sameness, repetitive work and never-changing external environments can lead to
the feeling of boredom (an emotional state often described as emptiness,
meaninglessness, lack of interest and disconnection between the body and the
mind), which frequently promotes dangerously risky coping responses.
•To date, during actual spaceflight, visuals in MR-based interventions have required
the crewmember to deliberately and actively engage in the experience (typically
delivered through a head-mounted display), which may hinder its overall efficacy.
 in short,

Psychological issues :
•Astronauts are affected psychologically due to lack of real time
communication
•Repetitive work and never-changing external environments
•Lack of access to natural environment

Issues faced while using VR MR tech:

•Usage of Head mounted display for long duration affects eyesight
•Always need to deliberately go and wear the Hololens
•Need to wear haptic gloves or usage of joystick
• Still don’t feel the stimuli of touch or sense of smell
 Solution

•Strategically designed MR experiences can become a

mechanism to deliver stimuli as psychological
countermeasures in long-term missions, and ultimately
advance immersive visualization technologies to virtually
enhance the physical habitable environment.
 Objective
After reviewing the issues from relevant papers we aim to accomplish the
following objectives

1. To make them feel a sense of touch and smell and stimuli of being in the
natural environment
2. To analyze the architectural design requirements of the selected spacecraft for
arrangement of MR technology ie arrangement of projectors and screens
( CAVE System)
3. With due perspective of placing the projectors in a way that don’t occupy much
space and screens integrated within the walls of spacecraft or module
4. Screen materials characteristics and deployment along with storage and power
requirements
5. Final result – They will only have to wear the regular 3d glasses (no HMDs) to
get into the immersive environment
 How we are achieving the objectives

1. Selecting a particular spacecraft or crew module

2. Investigating its dimensions
3. Then after, examining possible places to place and align projectors and screens
4. or design an entirely new spacecraft that can fulfill the necessary requirements of MR
tech

To design the spacecraft :

1. We’d be designing the 3D structure of spacecraft along with integrated screens and
positioning projectors using CAD software –

Timeline :
Jan to March
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+ Currently going through ways that can enable astronauts to sense the touch