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6 Technology Advances to Expand Participation in Polar Research
6 Technology Advances to Expand Participation in Polar Research
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See Box 8 for a discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues beyond technological solutions. TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES TO EXPAND "REMOTE" RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT Melissa Battler, Mission Control Space Services, discussed the ways her program's technology expands space exploration and how it could potentially advance polar research.
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This accessible mission control strategy both minimizes the cost and enhances the user experience of mission operations. Battler noted that the budgetary and logistical challenges found in space exploration are similar in polar research, and thus Mission Control's approach could potentially be applied to expand remote participation in polar research operations.
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The objectives are to advance spatial learning in the geoscience curriculum and to increase polar knowledge and interest, so students can view the polar sciences as a viable career path. Additionally, they aim to develop and test innovative teaching tools and methods that increase the sense of place for students.
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It has a hardware platform that uses cameras -- ranging from high-end capture devices to those as simple as mobile phones equipped with lidar -- to build three-dimensional, interactive, photorealistic, and dimensionally accurate models of a space via their powerful deep-learning neural network that automatically stitches images together. They can even identify objects through machine learning and computer vision.
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The method's accuracy is comparable to field measurements while reducing the time required in the field and observer bias. Over larger areas, King and her team use uncrewed aerial vehicles to fly hyperspectral sensors to assess vegetation distribution and abundance.
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BALANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REMOTE-BASED AND IN-PERSON RESEARCH As the prior session illustrated, VR and related technological advances can improve the engagement of broader communities; however, some participants stressed that VR should be seen as additive technology, not as a replacement for in situ participation. In particular, one participant expressed concern that technology reducing the need to go to Antarctica may lead to a subpar experience, which could also further exacerbate the observed underrepresentation of many groups and those unable to spend extended time in the field given financial, family, or other obligations.
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Erin Pettit, Oregon State University, discussed some key lessons and insights gained from her work leading Antarctic field research and working with the "Inspiring Girls Expedition" program, which gives girls -- especially those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds -- an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a field scientist. She noted that new technology can help with broadening participation in polar research, but effective actions and words by research team leaders remain the most critical factor.
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