LUNA Motion Capturing System

As part of a larger global vision for human-lunar exploration, DLR and
ESA are jointly constructing a lunar analogue facility, named LUNA. This facility shall
provide capabilities for astronaut training, engineering, and scientific research to a wide
range of users. As such, the facility is not limited to human factors research but shall
also support the development of robotic and lunar infrastructure systems for the
exploration of the moon. The LUNA facility will support the simulation of lunar
extravehicular activities (EVAs) at the highest possible fidelity. All systems deployed in
the LUNA facility are in support of this mission, including the Motion Capturing
System. The purpose of the LUNA Motion Capturing System, following referred to as
“MoCap”, is to provide the LUNA facility with the capability of tracking astronauts and
robots on the surface of the facility. The facility contains a 700m2 regolith-filled lunar
surface simulation-area. Within this area, the MoCap system shall operate and provide
researchers and engineers with high-resolution motion capturing data. Further
information can be found in the attached Statement of Work (contract documents).