Human interfaces for robotic satellite servicing

John Ianni; Daniel Repperger; Robert W. Baker; Robert L. Williams

doi:10.1117/12.469750

4 June 2002 Human interfaces for robotic satellite servicing

John Ianni, Daniel Repperger, Robert W. Baker, Robert L. Williams

Proceedings Volume 4632, Laser and Beam Control Technologies; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469750
Event: High-Power Lasers and Applications, 2002, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

On-orbit servicing (OOS) is growing in importance for the sustainment of certain satellite systems. Although it is more economical to replace satellites in many cases, OOS could be beneficial, or even critical, for more expensive satellites such as Space-Based Laser and constellations such as the Global Positioning System. Some future OOS missions including refueling and modular component replacement will be highly autonomous, but there will still be a need for humans to supervise and to recover when unexpected situations arise. Non-routine tasks such as damage repair or optics cleaning will likely require a more significant level of human control. The human interfaces for such activities can include body tracking systems, three-dimensional audio and video, tactile feedback devices, and others. This paper will provide some insights into when and at what level human interaction may be needed for OOS tasks. Example missions will be discussed and the argument will be made that human interfaces are important even for primarily autonomous missions. Finally some current research efforts within NASA, academia and the military will be discussed including research being conducted in the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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John Ianni, Daniel Repperger, Robert W. Baker, and Robert L. Williams "Human interfaces for robotic satellite servicing", Proc. SPIE 4632, Laser and Beam Control Technologies, (4 June 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469750

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