An integrated system view of space power autonomy

Conference · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5811881

Decker, D K; Reppucci, G M

System designers, the military, and NASA have all identified the need for autonomous spacecraft operation. Generally, autonomous operation has been divided into several levels, or categories, depending upon the degree of autonomy. Many studies have identified the power subsystem, whose proper operation is essential to spacecraft survival, as a prime candidate for automation. The major thrust of this paper is to survey prior system-level studies to determine various degrees and classes of autonomy and to translate system requirements to the power subsystem level. A new view of power subsystem autonomy is provided by relating time duration of autonomous activities to ground station philosophy, mission, and specific functions.

• Research Organization: TRW Space and Technology Group, Redondo Beach, California
• OSTI ID: 5811881
• Report Number(s): CONF-840804-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
AUTOMATION
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MISSION ANALYSIS
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
POWER SUPPLIES
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
TIME DEPENDENCE