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

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...

Optical mass storage space qualification study. Part I. Final report and executive summary

This study -under contract with ESA/ESTEC- concerns the feasibility of upgrading commercially optical mass storage equipment. It addresses the environmental conditions expected in Columbus, and the verification procedures (Part II). From the optical storage devices Philips is involved in, the CD-ROM-CM200 serie is selected as a promising space...

Optical data storage in space missions

Optical mass storage of digital data is attractive for use in space missions. This is the result of an ESA/ESTEC study performed by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory and Van der Heem Electronics (Signaal/Philips). Upgrading of commercial devices seems feasible, while ground support can be done by common equipment and software. In this way...