| Popis: |
Currently, a majority of space shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) operations are heavily supported by ground control teams and require crew intervention for even routine onboard operations. To achieve the success and efficiencies necessary to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) envisioned manned exploration programs, technology programs, and commercial objectives a higher level of autonomous operations is needed. Candidate autonomous operations needed for next-generation missions may include robotic descent and landing, surface exploration, human/robotic cooperation, on-orbit refueling, and routine inspection and maintenance of systems, to name just a few. Meeting the level of autonomy needed to perform these tasks requires flexible architectures and new tools. The new tools must be able to both plan and execute the operations of multiple systems while working collaboratively with mission operators and/or flight crews. Additionally, these capabilities need to be incrementally demonstrated through the use of grounds systems, prototypes, or even ISS prior to the next-generation missions to minimize safety and mission success risks. This paper proposes concepts and an approach for achieving higher levels of autonomy for human space operations. |
