NASA HUNCH Software
Welcome to NASA HUNCH Software
Developing Software as a Lifestyle
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Projects for 2024-25
Your Next Adventure Awaits
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has relied on software since its inception in 1958. Early NASA missions like Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo ran on primitive software coded by hand. As missions became more complex, NASA pioneered rigorous software engineering practices for mission-critical systems. In the 1960s and 1970s, NASA spearheaded innovations like requirements analysis, risk management, code reviews, and formal verification that became industry best practices. As hardware and data systems advanced, NASA software kept pace, enabling key discoveries. The software has been critical for NASA functions like engine control, navigation, satellite/probe operation, image analysis, data management, and spacecraft autonomy. Today NASA utilizes state-of-the-art software and continues to push boundaries with open-source platforms, AI, and cutting-edge development tools and methodologies. Software remains a key strategic asset in NASA's space exploration and aeronautics research.
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WEB PROJECTS
Cosmic Calendars: Navigating Time Zones and Communication Delays Across the Solar System
( Two WEB Based Software Projects)
The Challenge: How do we Schedule Events, Meetings, and Experiments, when we have to work with scheduling across different celestial bodies presents significant challenges due to differences in time zones, calendars, and day lengths
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Creating a Data Repository for NASA HUNCH
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Replace our use of USB - Thumb Drives
The Challenge: The objective of this project is to create a WEB Based resository for student project data. This date is all project related and needs to be sharable with NASA and NASA HUNCH staff, but secure.
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Data Repository Video
TIPS PDF
Example of Agile Development
TIPS Video
Special Credit to: Tristan, Dyla and William for thier contribution
Software & Hardware PROJECTS
Two Chamber Lunar LAB and Habitat
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Lunar Camper/Lab
( Shared Project with
Design and Prototype
Please see D&P for other info)
( Design & Prototype and Three Software Projects )
The Challenge: NASA is making significant strides in lunar exploration, with plans to establish a movable two-chamber lunar habitat and lab. This ambitious project aims to facilitate human exploration of water resources and other valuable resources on the Moon. The habitat will serve as a base for astronauts, allowing them to conduct research and experiments in a controlled environment. The Off-Plant Movable Two Chamber Lab and Habitat has 4 Projects:
1- Design and Prototype see below and Lunar Camper/Lab
2- Make the control system for a SMART Building
3- Implement an AI - ML system to predict required Maintenace.
4- Cyber Security and Networking
Provides a complete solution for managing and controlling the environment in a 2 area smart building, off-planet. It features a comprehensive Control System, software, and sensors, compatible with Windows, Linux, PC, Arduino, and Raspberry PI This software provides an efficient and reliable way to monitor, adjust, and control the environment of space exploration.
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Two Chamber Lunar Lab
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Glenn Johnson's Video on Lunar Camper - Good Hints
Cyber Security Project
Defending the Smart Lunar Building:
Cyber Security for Control Systems
( Two Cyber Security and Network Projects )
( 3 Projects )
The Challenge: As we embark on a new era of space exploration, the need for cyber security in smart lunar buildings, space stations, satellites, and other space-bound structures increases.
Goal: Protect data, systems, and communications. The consequences of a cyber attack could be catastrophic, ranging from loss of critical data to complete system
failure and death.
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Gateway Related Projects
Deep Space Logistics Module
VR, Computer Simulation or Game
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So NASA's Deep SPACE Logistics Team is putting together a Deep Space Logistics Module for the Gateway space station.
Deep Space Logistics (DSL) is the management and coordination of NASA and commercial supply chains in deep space. It involves procuring services from commercial providers to transport cargo, equipment, and consumables to support missions to the Moon and Mars. DSL takes the lead in establishing the commercial supply chain and coordinates multiple supply missions to the Gateway outpost in lunar orbit. Collaboration with commercial and international partners is crucial to ensure the successful delivery of cargo and supplies.
The responsibilities of Deep Space Logistics include procuring services from commercial providers for transporting cargo, coordinating supply missions to the Gateway outpost, and collaborating with partners. The goal is to establish a reliable and efficient system for transporting essential items to support deep space exploration. This involves delivering critical cargo, science experiments, supplies, and sample collection materials. By managing the commercial supply chain, DSL plays a vital role in enabling the exploration and advancement of human presence beyond Earth's orbit.
The Challenge: Is to design a working prototype of the NASA Deep Space Logistics prototype. This prototype can take one of four forms.
1- VR or AVR.
2- A Controllable animation on a laptop or tablet.
3- A computer, Tablet or Smart Phone Game.
4- A Computer simulation using simulation software.
High Level Objective: For each of the four forms, primary objective is to place as many modules as possible into the Deep Space Logistics Module, and access them with the least amount of touch and movement.
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AI PROJECTs
Personal Astronaut Assistant in Space
The Challenge: NASA HUNCH Software is on a mission to explore the boundaries of space and create an innovative system to help astronauts in their daily operations. To achieve this, we have developed a portable Personal Astronaut Assistant that is equipped with task support, health monitoring, companionship, lab assistant, and entertainment functions. By combining cutting-edge technology with our passion for space exploration, we’re creating a system that will revolutionize the way astronauts work and live in space.
Addition Challenge 2024-25 Scope:
With the Personal Astronaut Assistant in Space, students can choose to focus on one or two areas of concentration. These areas include:
1. Exercise routines using bicycles, rowing machines, and
universal weight machines, Running, Walking all in Micro
Gravity (Remember some machines may be Virtual Reality (VR)
or Augmented Reality (AR))
2. Entertainment options for leisure time. May include
Music, video, Netflix Series etc. , News Feeds, Reels,
Sunrise and Sunset, and even games.
3. Meal Prep. and Mealtime, Morning Routine.
4. Various games such as online electronic board games,
single player, multi-player, and against an ML/AI opponent.
Both for fun and brain stimulation. This may include "Olden
time games", ask Mr. Burke or other "Old" teachers.
5. Other
Remember, try and use your own devices (Smart Devices, Computers, Tablets, etc.) and collect the Meta Information, logs etc, to try collect information to download and schedule. NOTE: Collection is key. Think about all these as having a Rythm during Workdays, Weekends and Holidays plus Birthdays.
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Using AI to Synthesize Medical Data
Note: This project is shared with HUNCH BIOHEALTH
https://www.hunch-biohealth.com/
The Challenge: The use of AI to synthesize medical data can be invaluable in space exploration. AI can take multiple medical inputs from various sources and provide a comprehensive analysis of the health of astronauts. This can help a medical officer accurately assess the risk of a mission and provide essential medical advice to help astronauts stay safe and healthy. AI can also be used to provide tailored medical advice based on the individual needs of astronauts, helping to ensure that they are provided with the best possible care in space.
Addition Challenge 2024-25 Scope: This year we would like to have AI/ML applications that can identify more than on disease. If you review the presentation, you will see additional medical issues to look at.
Remember, we request that you use standalone systems, but you can use Large Language Models and Generative AI.
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TIPS for Using AI to Synthesize Medical Data
Psychological Evaluation Using AI
Note: This project is shared with HUNCH BIOHEALTH
https://www.hunch-biohealth.com/
The Challenge: NASA HUNCH Software has a space exploration initiative that is focused on improving the psychological health of astronauts during long-duration space missions. This project should use cutting-edge technology, to develop prototypes using Task-Specifc Models and/or Large Natural Language Processing models to assess the mood and emotions of the crew members. Learn more about their projects and how this could revolutionize space exploration. Research a Task-Specific Model and Large NLP model in the area of psychology.
Additional Challenge 2024-25 Scope:
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Define an overall methodology
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Look for Reputable Training Data – Research Centers - University Medical Research
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After Training define test cases that identify a:
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Suspected Illness or Malady
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Underlying patient issues
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Neutral Patients
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Test these groups, capture testing
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Also try sensitivity testing, change single parameters, and see the impact.
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Provide patient reports and overall Data Reports
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Next Software Project
Medical Inventory System
Note: This project is shared with HUNCH BIOHEALTH
https://www.hunch-biohealth.com/
The Challenge: Our Space-based Medical Inventory System is the perfect solution for any space exploration mission. It is designed to monitor and manage every aspect of medical supplies, from ordering and receiving to storage and usage. This system is critical to ensure the health and safety of your astronauts, as it enables you to keep track of medical supplies in case of an emergency. With our advanced features and tailored solutions, it is the perfect tool for any space exploration mission.
Addition Challenge 2024-25 Scope:
The Inventory System should use the additional scope for PACKAGING DESIGNS FOR MEDICATIONS
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Both the packaging for medications and the Medical Inventory system may like to consider each others specifications since both projects may be used together
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PACKAGING DESIGNS FOR MEDICATIONS