Space automation and robotics for microgravity experiment applications: Preliminary identification of research and development topics

Title

Space automation and robotics for microgravity experiment applications: Preliminary identification of research and development topics

 Author

Dieleman, P.
Pronk, C.N.A.

Institution

National Aerospace Laboratory NLR

 Date

1990-08-01

 Abstract

A short study has been carried out by NLR to identify Research and Development (R&D) areas in the field of Automation and Robotics (A&R) for space applications which may be relevant for Dutch space industry to participate in. The report at hand gives an overview of space A&R activities and a preliminary identification of R&D topics, whereby special attention is given to items related to the use of A&R in supporting microgravity experiment facilities located inside a pressurized spacecraft. Main attention is focused on activities which take place in the ESA/ESTEC framework with emphasis on the need of A&R technology for Columbus. The report will be used as a starting point for a detailed evaluation of present requirements and identification of R&D needs. This evaluation will then be used to identify, classify and select those areas relevant for Dutch space industry and research institutes. This should result in a project proposal to NIVR by a consortium of Dutch industries and institutes. The project should aim at enhancement of the Dutch technological position within ESTEC in the field of space related A&R. An early shortlist of possible projects is included in this report.

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 Publisher

Nationaal Lucht- en Ruimtevaartlaboratorium

 Access restriction

Campus only

 Source

NLR CR 90400 L

 Part of collection

Aerospace Engineering Reports

 Document type

report

 Rights

(c) 1990 National Aerospace Laboratory NLR
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