Research on water and ice, resources, and potential habitability on terrestrial planets of the Solar System requires innovative tools capable of probing surface and subsurface environments with high sensitivity and adaptability. These represent new challenges for planetary exploration. This session focuses on the development and application of advanced geophysical methods and on multi-platform and multi-scale technological systems designed for planetary investigations.
We welcome contributions on magnetic, electromagnetic, radar, and gravimetric techniques, as well as their integration with optical, infrared, and proximal sensing. Special emphasis is placed on scalable platforms, miniaturized instrumentation, and the cross-fertilization between terrestrial geophysical surveys and planetary missions. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on strategies to detect water, characterize planetary crusts, assess habitable niches, and support in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). By bridging geophysics, engineering, and planetary science, this session aims to highlight the next generation of exploration tools for sustainable and scientifically rewarding robotic and human missions.