Advanced Avionics Concepts: Autonomous Spacecraft Control
Advanced Avionics Concepts: Autonomous Spacecraft Control
A large increase in space operations activities is expected because of Space Station Freedom (SSF) and long range Lunar base missions and Mars exploration. Space operations will also increase as a result of space commercialization (especially the increase in satellite networks). It is anticipated that the level of satellite servicing operations will grow tenfold from the current level within the next 20 years. This growth can be sustained only if the cost effectiveness of space operations is improved. Cost effectiveness is operational efficiency with proper effectiveness. A concept is presented of advanced avionics, autonomous spacecraft control, that will enable the desired growth, as well as maintain the cost effectiveness (operational efficiency) in satellite servicing operations. The concept of advanced avionics that allows autonomous spacecraft control is described along with a brief description of each component. Some of the benefits of autonomous operations are also described. A technology utilization breakdown is provided in terms of applications.
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Advanced Avionics Concepts: Autonomous Spacecraft Control
1990
14 pages
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English
Manned Spacecraft , Unmanned Spacecraft , Astronautics , Avionics , Orbital servicing , Spacecraft control , Spacecraft maintenance , Computer techniques , Cost effectiveness , Architecture (Computers) , Automatic control , Autonomy , Computer systems performance , Control theory , Operating costs , Satellite networks , Space commercialization , Space stations , Technology utilization
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