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Systems integration for the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Robotics Applications Development Laboratory (RADL)A laboratory for developing robotics technology for hazardous and repetitive Shuttle and payload processing activities is discussed. An overview of the computer hardware and software responsible for integrating the laboratory systems is given. The center's anthropomorphic robot is placed on a track allowing it to be moved to different stations. Various aspects of the laboratory equipment are described, including industrial robot arm control, smart systems integration, the supervisory computer, programmable process controller, real-time tracking controller, image processing hardware, and control display graphics. Topics of research include: automated loading and unloading of hypergolics for space vehicles and payloads; the use of mobile robotics for security, fire fighting, and hazardous spill operations; nondestructive testing for SRB joint and seal verification; Shuttle Orbiter radiator damage inspection; and Orbiter contour measurements. The possibility of expanding the laboratory in the future is examined.
Document ID
19880065103
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Davis, V. Leon
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Nordeen, Ross
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Congress
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 26, 1988
End Date: April 29, 1988
Sponsors: Canaveral Council of technical Societies
Accession Number
88A52330
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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