The use of flat-floor facilities in simulation and testing

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...

Flat-floor facilities in support of configurable space structures development

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...