APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VISUAL CONTENT IN LUNAR–MARTIAN ENVIRONMENTS

The present disclosure relates in general, to field of space technology, and more

specifically, relates to an apparatus for providing visual content in Lunar–Martian Environments.

The main objective of the present disclosure is to overcome the drawback, limitations, and

shortcomings of the existing structure and solution, by providing a video player box apparatus

designed specifically for the Martian environment. The housing 102 is constructed from

aluminum, the aluminum being selected for its ability to withstand structural and mechanical

challenges associated with space launch conditions. and includes an integrated heater to maintain

internal temperature, ensuring continuous and stable operation of sensitive components such as

the disk-based video projector. The apparatus further incorporates a solar panel assembly for

energy generation, an inverter for storage and regulated supply of electricity, a water tank and

pump for automated cleaning of solar panels, and a robot for deployment and maintenance of

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external components. The projector is configured to display visual content onto a white

projection screen, viewable externally through a transparent glass panel. All components are

interconnected to enable autonomous operation, power management, and environmental

adaptation without human intervention.

[0013] The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for providing visual content in an

Lunar–Martian Environments is disclosed. The housing 102 is constructed from aluminum, the

aluminum being selected for its ability to withstand structural and mechanical challenges

associated with space launch conditions.. A white projection screen is positioned within the

housing, and a disk-based video projector is arranged to project content onto the white projection

screen. A glass panel, configured as a transparent viewing panel, is disposed on the housing to

enable observation of projected content from outside the housing. A heater is disposed within the

housing, the heater being configured to regulate internal temperature. A solar panel assembly is

positioned externally to the housing, the solar panel assembly being configured to generate

electrical energy. An inverter is electrically connected to the solar panel assembly, the inverter

being configured to store and supply electrical energy to the heater and the disk-based video

projector. A water tank is positioned within the housing, and a water pump is fluidly connected

to the water tank, the water pump being configured to deliver water to the solar panel assembly.

A robot is configured to deploy, position, and clean the solar panel assembly. The apparatus is

configured to operate autonomously to generate power, maintain internal temperature, clean the

solar panel assembly, and display visual content.

[0014] In one aspect, the apparatus further includes a wiring assembly interconnecting the

solar panel assembly, the inverter, the heater, the disk-based video projector, and the water

pump. The wiring assembly includes insulated conductive cables adapted to withstand low-

pressure and low-temperature extraterrestrial operating conditions. The heater is configured to

maintain the internal temperature of the housing above a predetermined threshold in the range of

5°C to 20°C, to prevent freezing of corresponding components of the apparatus. The solar panel

assembly is configured to be cleaned automatically by the robot using water supplied from the

water tank through the water pump. The robot is further configured to position the solar panel

assembly at an angle to optimize solar radiation capture. The inverter is configured to supply

electrical power to charge the robot through a plurality of plugs mounted on the housing. In

another aspect, the housing is made of aluminium and is thermally insulated on the inside to

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retain heat generated by the heater. The disk-based video projector is configured to play stored

videos, movies, and vlogs depicting the appearance of Earth. The apparatus further includes

gloves stored within the housing, the gloves being configured to enable manual handling during

replacement of the disk for subsequent video playback..

[0015] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter

will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments,

along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.