Project Description:
The Waterfowl architecture is a multi-rover system designed to support the autonomous transport and transfer of mission-critical fluids, including H₂O, LOX, and LH₂, across the lunar surface. Resources are collected from in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) sites within permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) using nugget rovers, then delivered to a central depot for storage and redistribution. A precision docking interface helps the system form secure connections between the assets for the fluid transfer. The system integrates autonomous navigation, communication, and thermal management to operate in extreme lunar environments. By providing reliable and efficient fluid transfer between surface assets, Waterfowl supports long-term lunar exploration and infrastructure development.
