A5058326193- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Earthquake Detection and Analysis
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Photocathodes and Microchannel Plates
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
University of Aberdeen
2022-2024
Luleå University of Technology
2018-2021
We describe a versatile simulation chamber that operates under representative space conditions (pressures from < 10−5 mbar to ambient and temperatures 163 423 K), the SpaceQ chamber. This allows test instrumentation, procedures, materials evaluate their performance when exposed outgassing, thermal vacuum, low temperatures, baking, dry heat microbial reduction (DHMR) sterilization protocols, water. The is cubical stainless-steel of 27,000 cm3 with door aluminum. has table which can be...
The Earth’s atmosphere plays a critical role in transporting and dispersing biological aerosols. Nevertheless, the amount of microbial biomass suspension air is so low that it extremely difficult to monitor changes over time these communities. Real-time genomic studies can provide sensitive rapid method for monitoring composition bioaerosols. However, abundance deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) proteins atmosphere, which order contamination produced by operators instruments, poses challenge...
Abstract The deep subsurface of other planetary bodies is special interest for robotic and human exploration. provides access to interior processes, thus yielding insights into formation evolution. On Mars, the might harbour most habitable conditions. In context exploration, can provide refugia habitation from extreme surface We describe fifth Mine Analogue Research (MINAR 5) programme at 1 km depth in Boulby Mine, UK collaboration with Spaceward Bound NASA Kalam Centre, India, test...
The ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been one the most significant challenges to humankind in centuries. extremely contagious nature SARS-CoV-2 virus put forth an immense pressure on health sector. In order mitigate stress healthcare systems especially battle crisis mechanical ventilators, we have designed a modular, and robust DIY ventilator, ATMO-Vent (Atmospheric Mixture Optimization Ventilator) which can be fully mounted within two days by operators....
The supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hospitals to keep the Health Care Professionals (HCP) safe taking care patients may be limited, especially during outbreak a new disease. In particular, face and body protective equipment is critical prevent wearer from exposure pathogenic biological airborne particulates. This situation has been now observed worldwide onset COVID-19 pandemic. As concern over shortages PPE at grows, we share with public makers' community Pressure Optimized...
PACKMAN (PArticle Counter k-index Magnetic ANomaly) is an autonomous, light and robust space weather instrument for operation within the subsurface, surface atmosphere (as payload in stratospheric balloons) of Earth. It has been designed using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components to reduce cost each unit allow have multiple units monitoring simultaneously at different sites also incorporate open-access citizen science approach. The hardware-core units, weights around 600 g consumes...
Abstract Autonomous exploration requires the use of movable platforms that carry a payload instruments with certain level autonomy and communication operators. This is particularly challenging in subsurface environments, which may be more dangerous for human access where surface limited. Subsurface robotic exploration, has been to date very limited, interesting not only science but also cost-effective industrial exploitation resources safety assessments mines. Furthermore, it direct...
The HabitAbility: Brines, Irradiation and Temperature (HABIT) instrument will be part of the ExoMars 2022 mission (ESA/Roscosmos) first European In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) capable producing liquid water on Mars. HABIT is composed by two modules: Environmental Package (EnvPack) Brine Observation Transition To Liquid Experiment (BOTTLE). EnvPack help to study current habitability conditions Mars investigating air surface thermal ranges Ultraviolet (UV) irradiance; BOTTLE a container...
Cleanrooms are controlled environments where the number of airborne particles is reduced to a level defined by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. These facilities have applications in different fields, such as electronic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors, also necessary assembly, testing handling space hardware. expensive build maintain require permanent designation infrastructures dedicated spaces within building. Once built, clean rooms cannot be used...
We describe the development of a robust, self-sustainable, versatile environmental monitoring station, S3ME2, with multitude sensors capable operating in extreme environments (from cold arid sub-arctic regions to hot deserts and high-altitude mountain terrains), providing realtime quality data critical climate geophysical parameters for wide field research such as pressure, surface subsurface temperature humidity, magnetic seismic activity. The dedicated communication modem utilizes IoT...
Enceladus is an icy world with potentially habitable conditions, as suggested by the coincident presence of a subsurface ocean, active energy source due to water-rock interactions, and basic chemical ingredients necessary for terrestrial life. Among all ocean worlds in our Solar System, only body that provides direct access its through ongoing expulsion material from erupting plumes. Here we present Touchdown aNalyzing Astrobiology (ETNA) mission, concept designed during 2019 Caltech Space...
Abstract Geomorphological studies of the hidden and protected subsurface environments are crucial to obtain a greater insight into evolution planetary landforms, hydrology, climate, geology mineralogy. From an astrobiological point view interest for their potential habitability as they local that partially or fully shielded from high levels space solar radiation. Furthermore, in case Mars, there is increasing searching presence past extant life its subsurface. These applications make it...
Cleanrooms are controlled environments where the number of airborne particles is reduced to a level defined by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. These facilities have applications in different fields, such as electronic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors, also necessary assembly, testing handling space hardware. expensive build maintain require permanent designation infrastructures dedicated spaces within building. Once built, clean rooms cannot be used...
All-sky cameras capture a panoramic view of the full sky from horizon to generate wide-angle image observable sky. State-of-the-art all-sky imagers are limited imaging in visible and infrared spectrum cannot UV spectrum. This article describes development an system capable capturing 130° images UV-AB The design is based on low-cost, accessible, scalable components develop multiple that can be deployed over wider geographical area. spectral response camera has been validated (280-420 nm)...
Abstract Nowadays universities and other classical research institutions are changing their role in knowledge creation. In general terms we can characterize this transition as the path from “Closed Science” to “Open a part of deeper structural phenomenon known “knowledge democratization”, where different stakeholders students, makers tech science enthusiasts able create learning researchers cooperating with them. process, engagement these new actors is key point stimulate creativity, get...