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Autonomy issues for an operational space stationWithin the last decade, both the U.S. and the Soviet space programs have taken significant preliminary steps in developing technology and systems which are appropriate for the establishment of space stations. The degree of autonomy which will be provided for the station and the role of the crew represents one of the most critical considerations. The present investigation is concerned with a review of the major autonomy issues associated with a permanent, low earth orbit, operational space station. It is shown that both operational effectiveness and crew safety issues require a relatively high degree of space station autonomy. The autonomy level should, for instance, be higher than that of the present space shuttle. Attention is given to various levels of spacecraft autonomy, system integrity, attitude determination and control, navigation and orbit maintenance, system maintenance and resupply, mission support, and implementation of autonomy.
Document ID
19830062952
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Daly, K. C.
(Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Cox, K. J.
(NASA Johnson Space Flight Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 83-043
Meeting Information
Meeting: Guidance and control 1983
Location: Keystone, CO
Start Date: February 5, 1983
End Date: February 9, 1983
Accession Number
83A44170
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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