The role of maps during long-term analog planetary missions and future mars missions

Abstract

We discuss the process of designing, using, and evaluating maps during planetary analog missions. We present the evolution of the mapping strategy within the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) that took place between 2006 and 2018 in response to increasing complexity and fidelity level of the field missions. We also provide suggestions for the efficient preparation of maps to be used during future planetary analog missions.