Next Generation Advanced Video Guidance Sensor: Low Risk Rendezvous and Docking Sensor [PDF]
, 2008 The Next Generation Advanced Video Guidance Sensor (NGAVGS) is being built and tested at MSFC. This paper provides an overview of current work on the NGAVGS, a summary of the video guidance heritage, and the AVGS performance on the Orbital Express ...
Bryan, Thomas +5 more
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Autoguidance video sensor for docking [PDF]
The Automated Rendezvous and Docking system (ARAD) is composed of two parts. The first part is the sensor which consists of a video camera ringed with two wavelengths of laser diode.
Book, Michael L. +3 more
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Space Station RT and E Utilization Study [PDF]
Descriptive information on a set of 241 mission concepts was reviewed to establish preliminary Space Station outfitting needs for technology development missions.
Anderson, P. H., Wunsch, P. K.
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Seal with integrated shroud for androgenous docking and berthing in contaminated environments [PDF]
, 2012 The present invention is directed to a specially configured seal system which provides a barrier to gas leakage flow between a pressurized module and its external environment.
Daniels, Christopher C.
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Issues associated with establishing control zones for international space operations [PDF]
Cooperative missions in Earth orbit can be facilitated by developing a strategy to regulate the manner in which vehicles interact in orbit. One means of implementing such a strategy is to utilize a control zones technique that assigns different types of ...
Krishen, Kumar, Nader, Blair A.
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Autonomous rendezvous and capture development infrastructure [PDF]
In the development of the technology for autonomous rendezvous and docking, key infrastructure capabilities must be used for effective and economical development.
Bryan, Thomas C. +4 more
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Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) and Maintenance and Diagnostic System (MDS): A maintenance and diagnostic system for Space Station Freedom [PDF]
The Maintenance and Diagnostic System (MDS) that is being developed at Honeywell to enhance the Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery system (FDIR) for the Attitude Determination and Control System on Space Station Freedom is described.
Hadden, George D. +2 more
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Control of intelligent robots in space [PDF]
In view of space activities like International Space Station, Man-Tended-Free-Flyer (MTFF) and free flying platforms, the development of intelligent robotic systems is gaining increasing importance.
Buehler, CH., Freund, E.
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In-Space Structural Assembly: Applications and Technology [PDF]
As NASA exploration moves beyond earth's orbit, the need exists for long duration space systems that are resilient to events that compromise safety and performance.
Belvin, W. Keith +8 more
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In-Space Assembly Capability Assessment for Potential Human Exploration and Science Applications [PDF]
Human missions to Mars present several major challenges that must be overcome, including delivering multiple large mass and volume elements, keeping the crew safe and productive, meeting cost constraints, and ensuring a sustainable campaign.
Arney, Dale C. +11 more
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