CANADARM: 20 Years of Mission Success Through AdaptationAs part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Space Shuttle Transportation System, the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System has played a vital role in the success of 60 space missions. This paper concludes that the robustness and success of the Canadarm over its 20 year life can be attributed to the adaptations that have been made to it to meet the increased demands that have been placed on the system. Enhancements that have been made to the arm to improve its operational capabilities, reduce risk and extend its life are examined in this paper. Potential future enhancements based on operational trends are also discussed.
Document ID
20100033369
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hiltz, Michael (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Rice, Craig (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Boyle, Keith (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Allison, Ronald (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
June 18, 2001
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-6877
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation