Enhancing Psychological Well-being in Extreme Environments: Customized Environmental Projection System applied at the "St. Kliment Ohridski" Bulgarian Base in Antarctica
- Paper ID
95232
- DOI
- author
- company
Technical University of Crete; Eindhoven University of Technology; University of California Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
- country
Greece
- year
2025
- abstract
This paper presents the experimental research conducted at the Antarctic Base of the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) between December 2024 and January 2025, investigating the potential of audio-visual systems to mitigate the psychological and emotional challenges associated with prolonged stays in confined and extreme environments. The experiment examines how personalized environmental projection techniques, combined with customized visual and auditory stimuli, can alleviate negative effects such as mild depression, anxiety, monotony, and reduced productivity. By fostering psychological stability, it is anticipated that critical traits such as reliability, decision-making, and overall productivity will be improved through interventions involving personalized environmental projection techniques, combined with customized visual and auditory stimuli. The broader framework of this study seeks to develop methodologies, technologies, and applied techniques to reduce negative psychological states in a variety of contexts. The research hypothesis examines whether personalized visual content, derived from an individual's experiential background, has a stronger effect in reducing negative psychological impacts compared to generalized content with similar characteristics. The findings of this experiment will provide insights into the potential for customized environmental interventions to support human well-being, contributing to the development of strategies for enhancing crew performance and mental health in both space missions and other extreme environments.