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Computer system evolution requirements for autonomous checkout of exploration vehiclesThis study, now in its third year, has had the overall objective and challenge of determining the needed hooks and scars in the initial Space Station Freedom (SSF) system to assure that on-orbit assembly and refurbishment of lunar and Mars spacecraft can be accomplished with the maximum use of automation. In this study automation is all encompassing and includes physical tasks such as parts mating, tool operation, and human visual inspection, as well as non-physical tasks such as monitoring and diagnosis, planning and scheduling, and autonomous visual inspection. Potential tasks for automation include both extravehicular activity (EVA) and intravehicular activity (IVA) events. A number of specific techniques and tools have been developed to determine the ideal tasks to be automated, and the resulting timelines, changes in labor requirements and resources required. The Mars/Phobos exploratory mission developed in FY89, and the Lunar Assembly/Refurbishment mission developed in FY90 and depicted in the 90 Day Study as Option 5, have been analyzed in detailed in recent years. The complete methodology and results are presented in FY89 and FY90 final reports.
Document ID
19920008204
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Davis, Tom
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Sklar, Mike
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington, Beyond the Baseline 1991: Proceedings of the Space Station Evolution Symposium. Volume 1: Space Station Freedom, Part 2
Subject Category
Computer Operations And Hardware
Accession Number
92N17422
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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