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Advanced communications, tracking, robotic vision technology for space applicationsRecent advancements in the areas of tracking, communications, and robotics vision sensors being pursued within NASA, as applicable to space programs, are presented. Optical and laser-based communications and tracking systems and applications to space programs are discussed. Communication systems for multiple access, broadband, high data rate, and efficient operations are given. Current efforts at 20/30 GHz and millimeter wave bands are summarized. The use of optical data processing in control system applications for rendezvous and docking is presented. Robotics vision, based on television, laser, and microwave sensors for space applications, is discussed. The fusion of these technologies for remote control, station keeping, tracking, inspection, and satellite repair is detailed.
Document ID
19880046216
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Krishen, Kumar
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: EASCON ''87
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: October 14, 1987
End Date: October 16, 1987
Sponsors: IEEE, Armed forces Communications and Electronics Association, and National Space Club
Accession Number
88A33443
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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