Penguin Powered
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A joint
project between NASA/JSC & the NM Bureau of Geology
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Objectives of this report
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| Vista of the Rio Grande Gorge carved through
the Taos Plateau with volcanoes in the distance. View to the north from
just SW of Taos, NM. |
The morning after each of the four field exercises, each group of astronauts
was shown preliminary results of their gravity traverse. They then discussed
interpretations and implications of the results, and participated in the planning
of the next groups' traverse. However, none of the teams had an opportunity
to view all the data and look at the big picture. In order for the astronauts
to completely appreciate the relevance of their efforts, and to prepare them
to make their own presentations of the project, we have produced this illustrated
report that integrates the processed gravity data with the geologic model. The
report is also produced as an interactive webpage with links
to PDF files, as a CD-ROM, and as presentation materials. These materials
will provide semi-technical geologic, hydrogeologic, and geophysical background
information for the Astronaut candidates. The presentation materials will provide
the multimedia resources required for the Astronaut candidates and other personnel
of the Astronaut Training Office to make professional-quality presentations
to colleagues, school groups, members of the public, etc.
We hope to also publish the results of the project in a professional journal
(NM Geology), professional proceedings (NM Geological Society Meeting), and
educational forums (Lite Geology, NM Tech Research Notes, etc.). Such exposure
will help to inform the public of NASA's commitment to planetary exploration,
and help build the culture of human exploration of our solar system.
