Modelling and simulation of a rate controlled manipulator ARM

The mathematical model of a space based manipulator arm with a rate controlled end effector is defined and the recursive algorithms for the computation of the basic djmamic functions are formulated. A digital simulation of this system is implemented and preliminary results are presented. Actual running times for the simulation In a VAX 750...

On-line superposition of geographical data to tiros-N type meteorological satellite images

A method is described, by which geographical data are superposed in real time to the high resolution HRPT imagery, received from the TIROS-N series satellites. The superposition of additional geographical data is important for an accurate position determination of the image data. Computations necessary for the transformation, conversion and...

Experimentele vortex analysator

A measuring system is described for detection and analyses of aircraft wake vortices in the approach zone of a runway. This system consists of propeller anemometers, a data-acquisition unit, a quick-look monitor and a NOVA minicomputer with a real-time vortex detection program. A short description of aircraft wake vortices is also given. Some...

Dissemination of ERS-a low bitrate data and the use od L-band receiving stations

The dissemination of ERS-1 real-time thematic products via the Global Telecommunication System, the ECS satellite telecom system or the Eiuronet packet switching network is analysed and evaluated against the use of direct-receive L-band stations as used for NOAA weather image reception.

Image data security in the concept of the agricultural real time imaging satellite system (artiss)

The study on image data security is directed to the requirement for exclusive access to satellite imagery in the concept of the Agricultiiral Real Time Imaging Satellite System (ARTISS). The security assessment indicates that user survey requests are handled confidentially and it shows the access vulnerability of the transmission of image data...

An hierarchic multi-suppliers computer network of a research laboratory with two settlements

For the aerospace laboratory NLR in the Netherlands the considerations are discussed that formed the basis of along-term plan to realize an optimal computer network. In the optimization process up to now the laboratory switched from a situation in which in each of both settlements one central close shop computer centre was available to a...

Configurbanist: Urban Configuration Analysis for Walking and Cycling via Easiest Paths

In a quest for promoting sustainable modes of mobility, we have revisited how feasible and suitable is it for people to walk or cycle to their destinations in a neighbourhood. We propose a few accessibility measures based on an 'Easiest Path' algorithm that provides also actual temporal distance between locations. This algorithm finds paths that...