The remote piloting of spacecraft is discussed using the orbital maneuvering vehicle (OMV) as a case in point. Some challenges to remotely piloted operations are listed. Approaches to solving operation problems are discussed for the two major participants in the loop tasks involved. These tasks are the remotely piloted docking task, and the task of ensuring that the rendezvous is successfully completed. Resulting changes to the OMV system are outlined. The outcome of these changes and the approaches taken in the OMV program are presented. Comparisons are drawn between philosophies and techniques used for Space Transportation System rendezvous and proximity operations, and those currently envisioned for OMV. Finally, a few of the lessons learned are summarized.


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    Title :

    Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle Remote Piloting Operations. (Abstract Only)


    Contributors:
    M. L. Veres (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    1 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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