Space Missions For Automation And Robotics Technologies (SMART) Program

Donald L. Ciffone; Henry Lum Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.950848

23 December 1985 Space Missions For Automation And Robotics Technologies (SMART) Program

Donald L. Ciffone, Henry Lum Jr.

Proceedings Volume 0580, Space Station Automation I; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950848
Event: 1985 Cambridge Symposium, 1985, Cambridge, United States

Abstract

NASA is currently considering the establishment of a Space Missions for Automation and Robotics Technologies (SMART) Program to define, develop, integrate, test, and operate a spaceborne national research facility for the validation of advanced automation and robotics technologies. Initially, the concept is envisioned to be implemented through a series of Shuttle-based flight experiments which will utilize telepresence technologies and real-time operational concepts. However, eventually the facility will be capable of a more autonomous role and will be supported by either the Shuttle or the Space Station. To ensure incorporation of leading-edge technology in the facility, performance capability will periodically and systematically be upgraded by the solicitation of recommendations from a user advisory group. The facility will be managed by NASA, but will be available to all potential investigators. Experiments for each flight will be selected by a peer review group. Detailed definition and design is proposed to take place during FY 86, with the first SMART flight projected for FY 89. This paper discusses the objectives and rationale for the proposed SMART Program, potential implementation scenarios, and the management approach. The main purpose of the paper is to make the reader aware of this upcoming program, and to encourage participation beginning with the concep-tual definition phase.

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Donald L. Ciffone and Henry Lum Jr. "Space Missions For Automation And Robotics Technologies (SMART) Program", Proc. SPIE 0580, Space Station Automation I, (23 December 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950848

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