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Telerobotics design issues for space constructionThe use of a Flight Telerobotic Servicer (FTS) in the construction of the Space Station is examined. A methodology is presented for evaluating possible construction tasks, telerobotic performance capabilities, development costs, and operational constraints. The use of telerobotics as a substitute for human EVA activities and the construction tasks which an FTS could perform in the next 8-10 years are considered. The cost-effectiveness of construction using the FTS is compared with that of construction using the STS. The trade-offs associated with using the FTS are discussed in detail.
Document ID
19890058406
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Smith, Jeffrey H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Gyamfi, Max (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Volkmer, Kent (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Zimmerman, Wayne (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 88 Conference on Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: August 29, 1988
End Date: August 31, 1988
Accession Number
89A45777
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-918
Distribution Limits
Public
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