Definition of the Eurosim simulation subsystem

Recently, the European Space Agency (ESA) initiated two studies to define a simulation facility for space operations involving space manipulators and other in-orbit servicing and assembly systems. This European Robotic Operations Simulator (EUROSIM) will play an important role during system development as well as prior and parallel to...

Robotics simulation and testbed, Eurosim study on simulation system definition. Vol. II. Requirements - Technical volume

Robotics simulation and testbed, EUROSIM Study on simulation system definition. Volume I: Executive summary

In the framework of ESA's programma for Robotics, Tele-operation and Servicing (RTS) a powerful simulation tool has to be developed to support the various stages in the development process of systems and operations. Therefore, ESA has initiated the development of a European Robotic Operations Simulator (EUROSIM). Two parallel studies, funded and...

Simulation of space manipulator operations (EUROSIM)

Recently, the European Space Agency (ESA) initiated studies for definition of a facility for simulation of space operations, involving space manipulators and other in orbit servicing and assembly systems. This European Robotic Operations Simulator (EUROSIM) shall be used in all system and operation development phases.

Rendezvous and docking and space robotics proximity operations: part V: executive summary

In the framework of ESA's Columbus programme, Europe has to master new space operations such as remotely and/or automatically controlled rendezvous and docking (RVD) and manipulation. The need for a test bed for development and verification of the critical proximity operations involved was identified. This report presents the results of a study...

Rendezvous and docking and space robotics proximity operations: part III: test bed conceptual design

In the framework of ESA's Columbus programme, Europe has to master new space operations such as remotely and/or automatically controlled rendezvous and docking (RVD) and manipulation. The need for a test bed for development and verifcation of the critical proximity operations involved was identified. This report presents the results of a study...

Rendezvous and docking and space robotics proximity operations: part II: test bed requirements

In the framework of ESA's Columbus programme, Europe has to master new space operations such as remotely and/or automatically controlled rendezvous and docking (RVD) and manipulation. The need for a testbed for development and verification of the critical proximity operations involved was identified. This report presents the results of a study...

Rendezvous and docking and space robotics proximity operations: part I: test requirements

In the framework of ESA's Columbus programme, Europe has to master new space operations such as remotely and/or automatically controlled rendezvous and docking (RVD) and manipulation. The need for a testbed for development and verification of the critical proximity operations involved was identified. This report presents the results of a study...

Prediction of the dynamic stability of full span subsonic wind tunnel models

In wind tunnel tests the stability of model oscillations during the measurements is of great importance. Not only the airspeed at which oecillations become unstable is of interest, but also the damping available below this speed, because this damping determines largely the qpaiescence of the model, Special types of model supporting systems may...