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The role of the real-time simulation facility, SIMFAC, in the design, development and performance verification of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) with man-in-the-loopThe SIMFAC has played a vital role in the design, development, and performance verification of the shuttle remote manipulator system (SRMS) to be installed in the space shuttle orbiter. The facility provides for realistic man-in-the-loop operation of the SRMS by an operator in the operator complex, a flightlike crew station patterned after the orbiter aft flight deck with all necessary man machine interface elements, including SRMS displays and controls and simulated out-of-the-window and CCTV scenes. The characteristics of the manipulator system, including arm and joint servo dynamics and control algorithms, are simulated by a comprehensive mathematical model within the simulation subsystem of the facility. Major studies carried out using SIMFAC include: SRMS parameter sensitivity evaluations; the development, evaluation, and verification of operating procedures; and malfunction simulation and analysis of malfunction performance. Among the most important and comprehensive man-in-the-loop simulations carried out to date on SIMFAC are those which support SRMS performance verification and certification when the SRMS is part of the integrated orbiter-manipulator system.
Document ID
19810005635
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccllough, J. R.
(Spar Aerospace Products Ltd. Toronto Ontario, Canada)
Sharpe, A.
(Spar Aerospace Products Ltd. Toronto Ontario, Canada)
Doetsch, K. H.
(National Research Council of Canada Ottawa, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center The 11th Space Simulation Conf.
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
81N14147
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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