The NASA Neemo project, aka NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, is an undersea laboratory that is stationed three miles off of Key Largo and is designed to mirror the types of experiences astronauts face in space.
The diving suits the astronauts use at NASAs Neemo can also be adjusted to parallel space experiences, reflecting the "one-sixth gravity of the moon" and "the three-eighths gravity of Mars." Communication is also lagged around 20 minutes, which is about the time that would elapse before communication on Mars. So cool!
What's Driving This Trend
- Underwater Simulations
- An opportunity for companies to create effective simulation-based training programs in industries such as oil and gas, defense, and research.
- Multi-gravity Training
- A chance for companies to explore creating multi-gravity training programs for astronauts and space tourists.
- Virtual Reality Immersion
- A trend towards VR simulations could offer unique experiences similar to the underwater and space training programs for a wider audience.
Who This Affects Most
- Oil and Gas
- Underwater simulations can offer more accurate training programs for deep sea oil rig workers.
- Defense
- Multi-gravity training could have potential applications for military personnel in future space operations.
- Research
- Virtual Reality Immersion offers a unique opportunity for research in various fields including oceanography, biology, and astronomy.
