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The human role in space: Technology, economics and optimizationMan-machine interactions in space are explored in detail. The role and the degree of direct involvement of humans that will be required in future space missions are investigated. An attempt is made to establish valid criteria for allocating functional activities between humans and machines and to provide insight into the technological requirements, economics, and benefits of the human presence in space. Six basic categories of man-machine interactions are considered: manual, supported, augmented, teleoperated, supervised, and independent. Appendices are included which provide human capability data, project analyses, activity timeline profiles and data sheets for 37 generic activities, support equipment and human capabilities required in these activities, and cumulative costs as a function of activity for seven man-machine modes.
Document ID
19860052299
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Hall, S. B.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
86A37037
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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