Harry Coumnas analyzes aerial photographs, well logs, rock samples, and other data sources to locate deposits of natural resources and estimate their size. He has also been involved in the search for and development of natural resources, such as petroleum. He has deep knowledge of materials, processes, and history of the Earth.
2. Harry Coumnas Formerly Served as
Planetary Protection Officer
Harry Coumnas promoted the responsible exploration of the solar system by
implementing and developing efforts that protected the science, explored
environments and Earth.
He worked to assist in the construction of sterile spacecraft, the development
of plans to protect Earth from returned extraterrestrial samples, and
formulation and application of space policy as it applies to Planetary
Protection.
As an astronautical engineer, Harry believes that it is the science that involves
the study, design, and manufacture of flight capable machines or the
techniques of operating aircraft.
3. Harry States That Greater Capability of
Human Explorers Contributes to the
Exploration of Mars
He believes that safeguarding the Earth from potential back contamination is
the highest planetary protection priority in Mars exploration.
The greater capability of human explorers can contribute to the exploration
of Mars only if human-associated contamination is controlled and understood.
4. Pertaining to His Role as Geoscientist
Harry Coumnas analyzes aerial photographs, well logs, rock samples, and
other data sources to locate deposits of natural resources and estimate their
size.
He has also been involved in the search for and development of natural
resources, such as petroleum.
He has deep knowledge of materials, processes, and history of the Earth.
He investigates how rocks were formed and what has happened to them since
their formation.
