A data-based console logger for future mission operations team coordination

Concepts and prototypes are discussed for data-based logger (D-Logger) to meet coordination challenges arising from new exploration mission concepts. The challenges include increased crew autonomy, multiple concurrent missions, reduced-size flight support teams with multidisciplinary flight controllers, and migrating some flight support activities to offices. A spiral development approach has been adopted, making simple but useful functions available early and adding more extensive support later. Evaluations have guided the development of the D-Logger from the beginning and continue to provide valuable user influence on upcoming requirements. D-Logger is part of a suite of tools designed to support future operations personnel and crew. While these tools can be used independently, when used together, they provide a higher level of support by interacting with one another. Recommendations are offered for the development of similar projects