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Promoting Astronaut Autonomy in Human Spaceflight MissionsMission operations will have to adapt for long duration, long distance human spaceflight missions. This change is driven mainly by the significantly different communication availability between Earth and space. As astronauts travel farther from Earth, the one-way communication latency increases; the amount of bandwidth will be limited; and there will be period of long and/or no communication. Currently, ground flight controllers collaborate and cooperate with astronauts in space to accomplish essential operational functions. Astronaut autonomy, i.e., the crew’s ability to work more independently from mission control, will be a key enabler in future exploration missions. Over the last several years, the NASA Ames Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Group has investigated various ways to promote and support astronaut autonomy in human spaceflight missions. Software prototypes are researched, designed, implemented, and assessed for their ability to enable astronaut autonomy. From integrated Internet of Thing for Space, advanced procedures interfaces, comm-delayed chats, and self-scheduling tools, the HCI Group has explored different aspects of astronaut autonomy. Specifically, the self-scheduling tool Playbook has been evaluated in analog extreme environments and onboard the International Space Station, successfully paving the way for future autonomous astronauts.
Document ID
20220010226
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Jessica J. Marquez
(Ames Research Center Mountain View, California, United States)
Date Acquired
July 5, 2022
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: NASA Ames Summer Series
Location: Virtual
Country: US
Start Date: August 4, 2022
Sponsors: Ames Research Center
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 344494.02.01.16.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Portions of document may include copyright protected material.
Keywords
crew autonomy
human spaceflight
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