Designing 5G-As-A-Service Solution
For Human Exploration and Settlement on Mars
A comprehensive wireless network solution for a hypothetical research base located on Mars.
Project Overview
Our "5G As A Service Solution for Mars Exploration" project creates a comprehensive wireless network system for future Mars research bases. The solution ensures connectivity between devices and sensors while seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor communication infrastructure. Through our monitoring application, users can easily track network performance in the challenging Martian environment, supporting humanity's interplanetary ambitions.
Network Architecture
Our solution implements a comprehensive communication system designed specifically for the challenges of planetary exploration. We selected low-band 5G technology for optimal coverage across Mars habitats while maintaining acceptable data transmission speeds. The architecture integrates indoor and outdoor networks through a centralized core system, connecting various devices from environmental sensors to astronaut biometric monitors. The network seamlessly interfaces with the broader Mars communication infrastructure, including relay satellites for Earth communications, ensuring reliable connectivity for all mission-critical operations.
MARS Communication Architecture
Mars Architecture Steering Group. (n.d.). Overview of Mars communications architecture. Human Exploration of Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0 Addendum. Retrieved August 2, 2023, from https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/373667main_NASA-SP-2009-566-ADD.pdf
Overall Network Architecture
Implementation
Indoor Access Points
Our network deployment uses strategically positioned access points throughout the habitat modules, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all critical areas. The system prioritizes reliability in the harsh Martian environment through radiation-hardened components and redundant connections.
Access points layout
Status Monitoring
Our monitoring application provides real-time network status visualization, bandwidth usage tracking, and automated alerts for performance issues. This feature enables efficient resource management and timely intervention for network stability.
Monitoring dashboard
Project Workflow
