Remote payload operations supported by automation and robotics: Ground-based simulation with hardware-in-the-loop

Remote payload operations supported by automation and robotics: Ground-based simulation with hardware-in-the-loop

de Haas, J.
Pronk, Z.
Schoonmade, M.

National Aerospace Laboratory NLR

1995-09-18

The specific demands and restrictions of remote payload operations in space require special attention during the development and operational phases. One of the important tools used in this process is simulation. The actual type of simulation depends on aspects like the complexity of the system, safety aspects and the development phase it is used in. NLR is developing a testbed for several aspects of payload operations in space, in which simulations play an important role. The design and use of this testbed is described. In the design of the testbed, attention was payed to communication simulation, software and hardware interfaces and easy access to configuration and state parameters. Ground-based simulation with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) is demonstrated using communication simulation, robot operation simulation and the use of a mock-up consisting of an experiment rack and a robot system. In addition, remotely controlled video equipment is used to provide a visual monitoring capability for the ground operator.

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Nationaal Lucht- en Ruimtevaartlaboratorium

Campus only

NLR Technical Publication TP 95444 L

Aerospace Engineering Reports

report

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