Free-flying teleoperator requirements and conceptual design.A teleoperator, as defined by NASA, is a remotely controlled cybernetic man-machine system designed to augment and extend man's sensory, manipulative, and cognitive capabilities. Teleoperator systems can fulfill an important function in the Space Shuttle program. They can retrieve automated satellites for refurbishment and reuse. Cargo can be transferred over short or large distances and orbital operations can be supported. A requirements analysis is discussed, giving attention to the teleoperator spacecraft, docking and stowage systems, display and controls, propulsion, guidance, navigation, control, the manipulators, the video system, the electrical power, and aspects of communication and data management. Questions of concept definition and evaluation are also examined.
Document ID
19730052501
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Onega, G. T. (Bell Aerospace Co. Buffalo, N.Y., United States)
Clingman, J. H. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Conference on Remotely manned systems: Exploration and operation in space