SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

EMC16

FROM SIMULATION TO REALITY

BERGAMO

October, 14th – 16th 2016

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First Day

Friday, 14th October 2016

14:30 Conference Start

Greetings:

Giorgio Gori: MAYOR OF BERGAMO

Sergio Cavalieri: BERGAMO UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR (TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INNOVATION)

Mario Salvi: PRESIDENT BERGAMO SCIENZA

Chairman: Eugenio Sorrentino,  ITALIAN MARS SOCIETY

Session 1: “An Introduction to the Mars Exploration”

Robert Zubrin: MARS SOCIETY PRESIDENT

Mario Tambos: ITALIAN MARS SOCIETY
Mission Control on Mars

Marcello Coradini: NASA JPL  affiliate
Human Exploration of Mars: a finish between dream and reality

Armin Wedler: DLR (DEUTCHES ZENTRUM FÜR LUFT – UND RAUMFAHRT E.V.)
Mobile Robotic developments for planetary exploration at the DLR – RMC: Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments – ROBEX and the space Demonstration mission on etna.

Richard  Heidman: FRENCH MARS SOCIETY
Technical and Economic Constraints for the Design and Operation of a Martian Colony
Abstract: Technical and Economic Constraints for the Design and Operation of a Martian Colony

Carlo Viberti:  SPACELAND
The Spaceland Mars-Gravity Laboratory
Abstract: The SPACELAND MARS GRAVITY LABORATORY

Second Day

Saturday, 15th October 2016

09:00 Conference Start

Session 2: “The Space Industry and Mars”

Enrico Flamini: ITALIAN SPACE AGENCY

Alessandro Donati: KAYSER ITALIA SRL
Kayser Italia potential contribution to planetary missions

Vincenzo Giorgio: ALTEC Turin

Carlo Mirra: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE
Airbus vision and technologies in support of planetary missions
Abstract: Airbus vision and technologies in support of planetary missions

Session 3: “MARS Rovers”

Giancarlo Genta: UNIVERSITY OF TURIN
Mobility on Mars surface: an essential aspect of human Mars exploration
Abstract: Mobility on Mars surface: an essential aspect of human Mars exploration

Maciej Ślęk: POLISH MARS SOCIETY
ReMY: Commercilization of ESA-ESERO project
Abstract: ReMY: Commercilization of ESA-ESERO project

The ReMy Rover Project

Session 4: “Risks and Analogies in Mars Exploration”

Pierre Brisson: MARS SOCIETY SWITZERLAND
Searching for Life on Mars. Where do we stand?

14:00

Gian Gabriele Ori: INT’L RESEARCH SCHOOL OF PLANETARY SCIENCES/ IBN BATTUTA Centre, Marrakech
Testing Mars on Earth: the humans way to Mars

Jürgen Herholz: GERMAN MARS SOCIETY
ISS Technology for Manned Mars Missions? A critical Engineering Assessment
Abstract: ISS Technology for Manned Mars Missions? A critical Engineering Assessment

Session 5: “Life and ISRU systems on Mars”

Giorgio Bianciardi: SIENA UNIVERSITY
Fractal analysis of Martian outcrops: microbialites on Mars
Abstract: Fractal analysis of Martian outcrops: microbialites on Mars

Concas, G. Corrias and G. Cao: DASS AEROSPACE DISTRICT
A process for the production of useful materials to sustain manned space missions on Mars through in-situ resources utilization
Abstract: A process for the production of useful materials to sustain manned space missions on Mars through in-situ resources utilization

16:00

Session 6: “Agricolture and Life Support Systems”

Cecilia Stanghellini, Esteban Baeza, Frank Kempkes and Esther Meinen: WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH, GREENHOUS HORTICULTURE UNIT
Agriculture on Mars: a fully self-supporting greenhouse

Roberta Paradiso, Youssef Rouphael, Antonio Pannico and Stefania De Pascale: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II
Plant cultivation for Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSSs)  in Space
Abstract: Plant cultivation for Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSSs)  in Space

Veronica De Micco, Giovanna Aronne, Carmen Arena and Stefania De Pascale: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY – UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II
Plant growth in Space:  constraints and challenges
Abstract: Plant growth in Space:  constraints and challenges

Lobascio Cesare: THALES ALENIA SPACE
Water Regeneration for Space  Exploration
Abstract: Water Regeneration for Space Exploration

17:30

Session 7: “Human & Social Factors”

Federico Monaco, Irene Lia Schlacht: ITALIAN MARS SOCIETY
Open Knowledge on Mars Mission: “A Discussion on Communication Boundaries and Collaboration”
Abstract: Open Knowledge on Mars Mission: “A Discussion on Communication Boundaries and Collaboration”

Alcibiade & al.:   Italian Navy
Dinamics of stress Markers during two ground simulation of long Space Missions.
Abstract: Dinamics of stress Markers during two ground simulation of long Space Missions

Irene Lia Schlacht, Antonio Del Mastro: ITALIAN MARS SOCIETY
Human factors for Mars
Abstract: Human factors for Mars

Calanchi Alessandra, R.Barbanti, A.Farina: PARIS UNIVERSITY, URBINO UNIVERSITY
An eco-critical cultural approach to Mars colonization
Abstract: Where to invest next? An-eco-critical-cultural-approach-to-Mars-colonization

Evening Session

Touristic Guided Tour on the old Bergamo Town

Third Day

Sunday, 16th October 2016

09:00 Conference Start

Morning Session

Session 8: “ Virtual Reality and Simulation of Mars Exploration”

Antonio del Mastro: ITALIAN MARS SOCIETY
The V-MARS Program of the Italian Mars Society

Sophie Gruber:  AUSTRIAN SPACE FORUM, OEWF
Outcomes of the AMADEE-15 mission and future OEWF projects
Abstract: Outcomes of the AMADEE-15 mission and future OEWF projects

Giovanni Bignami: ACCADEMIA DEI LINCEI
Gold from Asteroids and asparagus from Mars

Gabriele Cremonese, Cristina Re:  UNIVERSITY OF PADUA
The stereo cameras and the 3D images of the Mars surface

Session 9: “Aerospace structures for Mars”

Gennaro Russo: CENTER FOR NEAR SPACE, ITALIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FUTURE
SpaceHub: an intermediate step towards Mars
Abstract: SpaceHub – an intermediate step towards Mars

Jean-Marc Salotti: FRENCH MARS SOCIETY
Robust, affordable, semi-direct Mars mission
Abstract: Robust, affordable, semi-direct Mars mission

11:00

Round table:

Chairman: Giovanni Caprara, PRESIDENT SCIENTIFIC JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION/ SCIENTIFIC COLUMNIST CORRIERE DELLA SERA

“The future of Mars Exploration in Europe”

Afternoon Session

Live Exomars Mission at  Bergamo Donizetti Theater