Optimal use of human and machine resources for Space Station assembly operationsThis paper investigates the issues involved in determining the best mix of human and machine resources for assembly of the Space Station. It presents the current Station assembly sequence, along with descriptions of the available assembly resources. A number of methodologies for optimizing the human/machine tradeoff problem have been developed, but the Space Station assembly offers some unique issues that have not yet been addressed. These include a strong constraint on available EVA time for early flights and a phased deployment of assembly resources over time. A methodology for incorporating the previously developed decision methods to the special case of the Space Station is presented. This methodology emphasizes an application of multiple qualitative and quantitative techniques, including simulation and decision analysis, for producing an objective, robust solution to the tradeoff problem.
Document ID
19880055676
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Parrish, Joseph C. (Booz-Allen and Hamilton, Inc. Bethesda, MD, United States)