Applications of Free-Flying Cameras for Space-Based Operations 941442
This paper defines the value of free-flying cameras to the Space Station. The use of free-flying cameras is an alternative to reliance on fixed cameras. The analysis is based upon results from recent neutral buoyancy evaluations of a free-flying camera known as the Supplemental Camera and Maneuvering Platform (SCAMP). SCAMP was evaluated for inspection and viewing capabilities that will be required by Space Station. Test results demonstrated that a free-flying camera could be used effectively for inspecting structure, viewing labels, providing views for control of extravehicular robotics (EVR) and for ground assistance during extravehicular activity (EVA) tasks.
Citation: Anderson, D., Buck, C., and Cohen, R., "Applications of Free-Flying Cameras for Space-Based Operations," SAE Technical Paper 941442, 1994, https://doi.org/10.4271/941442. Download Citation
Author(s):
David E. Anderson, Courtney A. Buck, Robert Cohen
Affiliated:
McDonnell Douglas Aerospace
Pages: 12
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Spacecraft
Robotics
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