Earth and Space 2008: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments

This proceedings contains 163 papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments. Topics include structures; materials; dynamics and controls; field and remote sensing and robotics; space engineering and construction; aerodynamics; advanced space systems; lunar and Martian exploration and development; granular materials including lunar and Martian soils/regolith, insitu resource utilization and development; international space station; human; exploration and development of space; research in space environments; space exploration and transportation; fluid distribution and flow in porous media; life support systems; space architecture and operations; space power; space science; space commercialization, engineering and science in earth-based extreme regions; and measurement in challenging environments.