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Computer based training for robotics and payload operations in space

Pronk, Z. (author)

This technical report contains the results of a pilot study on the application of Computer Based Training (CBT) for ERA operations training and for payload operations training onboard International Space Station.

report 1997

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Development and operations in the Dutch utilisation centre

Brouwer, M.P.A.M. (author), Pronk, Z. (author), Visser, F.B. (author), de Haas, J. (author)

At the early beginning (1989) of implementation of the European User Support Organisation (USO) concept, development and implementation of a Dutch Utilisation Centre (DUC) started at NLR premises. After development of several pilot DUC facilities, DUC participated in a Columbus simulation mission and in the 2nd International Micro-gravity...

report 1996

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EuroSim status and applications, a review

Pronk, Z. (author), Prins, J.J.M. (author)

The purpose of this document is to identify applications for the European Real-time Operations Simulator, EuroSim. First, the document provides an overview of the functional capabilities of the EuroSim. An executive summary of the EuroSim tool is given dealing with what it is, its current status, and what it will become. A list of possible...

report 1996

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NLR robotics development and test environment real time operations simulator

Pronk, Z. (author), de Haas, J. (author)

This report contains a description of work performed under contract with the "Nederlands Instituut vor Vliegtuigontwikkeling en Ruimtevaart, NIVR". The objective of the work was to implement and demonstrate a real-time simulation package in the development and test environment of the NLR Teleoperations and Robotics laboratory. Originally,...

report 1996

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The use of flat-floor facilities in simulation and testing

Pronk, Z. (author), van Woerkom, P.T.L.M. (author)

Computer simulation and testing of zero-gravity operations in support of development of space structures becomes more and more standard. Yet, the need for hardware simulation and test facilities representing zero-gravity conditions remains necessary, because of the strong requirements for verification and validation of system responses and model...

report 1995

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Review of virtual reality and telepresence applications for teleoperations in space

de Brouwer, M.G.A. (author), Pronk, Z. (author)

Participation of Dutch industries and institutes in future development activities of the Lunar European Demonstrator Approach has been focused on simulation and teleoperation concepts. Some studies have been initiated on the implementation of new technologies in teleoperation: Virtual Reality and Telepresence. An evaluation of state-of-the-art...

report 1995

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

de Haas, J. (author), Pronk, Z. (author), Schoonmade, M. (author)

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...

report 1995

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Flat-floor facilities in support of configurable space structures development

Pronk, Z. (author), van Woerkom, P.T.L.M. (author)

Considering the development of various structures required in current and future space projects like the International Space Station, and lunar and planetary explorations, the development support of systems performing relative motion (rendezvous & docking), manipulations (robotics), assembly operations and inspections, becomes more and more...

report 1995

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Het DAMS project (DUC in APM Mission Simulation) samenvatting

Visser, F.B. (author), Pronk, Z. (author)

Als onderdeel van de ontwikkeling en evaliratie van 'crew-support tools' en mens-machine interfaces, zijn de afgelopen jaren bij ESTEC in Noordwijk enkele missie-simulaties georganiseerd. Deze simulaties vonden plaats in het 'Crew Workstation Testbed'. Een van de doelstellingen van zo'n simulatie, die gehouden zou worden in mei 1994, was het...

report 1995

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Implementation of USO concept in Crew Workstation testbed activities: Executive Summary

Pronk, Z. (author), Visser, F.B. (author)

As part of the evaluation of man-machine interfaces for Columbus utilisation, manned mission simulations have been performed for some years in the Crew Workstation Test-Bed at ESTEC, Noordwijk. A mission simulation was scheduled for May 1994, to include new concepts for crew and user support, and to aim at increased realism for payload...

report 1994

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Ground execution of micro-gravity experiment scenario using an end-to-end manned payload operations concept

Pronk, Z. (author), Roefs, H.F.A. (author), de Hoop, D. (author)

report 1994

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Dutch participation in Columbus APM mission simulation

Pronk, Z. (author)

Within the studies on Advanced Man-Machine Interfaces and Crew Support (AMMI & CS), being part of the Crew Workstation Testbed activities at ESTEC, a Dutch consortium is preparing the implementation of the User Support Organisation (USO) concept in a ground-based mission simulation, planned for May 1994. The objective of the implementation study...

report 1994

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Preparation and demonstration of a support technology concept for in-orbit payload operations

Pronk, C.N.A. (author), Visser, F.B. (author), Sijmonsma, R.M.M. (author)

Within the studies on Advanced Man-Machine Interfaces and Crew Support (AMMI&CS), being part of the Crew Workstation Testbed activities at ESTEC, a Dutch consortium is preparing the implementation of the User Support Organisation (USO) concept in a ground-based mission simulation. The objective of the Implementation study is to demonstrate and...

report 1993

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Selection of a manipulator system for the NLR space automation and robotics laboratory

Dieleman, P. (author), Pronk, C.N.A. (author)

The NLR space division is realizing a laboratory environment which supports research and development in the area of automation and robotics applied to space-based systems, including the development of automated instruments for microgravity applications. Availability of such an environment is indispensable for further participation in national...

report 1992

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Development concept for Dutch user support

Pronk, C.N.A. (author), Koopman, N. (author), de Hoop, D. (author)

report 1992

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HERA training facility concept

Pronk, C.N.A. (author), Prins, J.J.M. (author), Dupont, J.L. (author), Simkens, P. (author), Plas, J.J.R. (author), Uittenboogaard, A. (author)

report 1992

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"Dutch Utilisation Centre stand" op de Cospar 1990 tentoonstelling

Slippens, C.P.R.C. (author), Pronk, C.N.A. (author)

Tijdens de COSPAR meeting in Den Haag van 25 juni tot en met 7 juli 1990 werd in het Congres centrum een tentoonstelling ingericht waar het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven onder stimulans van het NIVR een gezamenlijke inbreng demonstreerde met betrekking tot gebruikers-ondersteuning bij experimenten in de ruimte. De gezamenlijke presentatie van...

report 1991

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Space automation and robotics in support of microgravity instrument applications: Research and development activities

Pronk, C.N.A. (author), Dieleman, P. (author)

This document contains an overview of results from studies on Automation and Robotics (A&R) within the European space community. The scope of the overview is limited to the results related to internal vehicular activities, with emphasis on the support of microgravity experimentation. Other research areas, such as internal servicing and external...

report 1990

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

Dieleman, P. (author), Pronk, C.N.A. (author)

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...

report 1990

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Software requirements document for the non-real time HSF software for level 3 HERA on-board control

Groothuizen, R.J.P. (author), Slippens, C.P.R.C. (author), Pronk, C.N.A. (author)

This document contains the software requirements for the non-real-time HSF software for level 3 HERA on-board control. Software requirements for the level 3 HERA on-board control itself, having been generated in a separate study, are transformed to the non-real-time simulation facility environment and the requirements for the software supporting...

report 1988