BEAMkit-3D

BEAMkit-3D| Virtual Planetary Exploration

Virtual Planetary Exploration

Your challenge is to create interactive 3D models of equipment (e.g., planetary geology tools) that future space explorers can use for activities like exploring a planetary surface.

Summary

Our primary goal is to elevate the forms of some of the most classic geology tools that astronauts use in their missions.

How We Addressed This Challenge

We present a sample of our idea, three basic tools: a small core drill with sample tubes, a scoop where sample bags can be attached and a hammer with a hammer face on one end and a flat blade on the other. This, and other tools, will be organised in a kit. The handle of the kit will have a second, important use. The astronaught will be able to detache it and use it as the handle of the varius tools, thus reducing the weight and the cost of the toolkit.

How We Developed This Project

Οur knowledge and will to improve construction designs in the space sector led us to the selection of this challenge. The design of the 3D models was done with the Google SketchUp and Blender programs, while the editing of images with Painting. Google Docs and Microsoft Office were also used to create the presentations. JavaScript was used to create our website. Everything was done in laptops. The challenges we faced were the connections of the assemblies but we managed to overcome that problem.

How We Used Space Agency Data in This Project

The resources that were provided from the Space Apps Competition, and specifically the file for the Apollo 16 Mission, inspired most of the tools we designed.