In this paper, we propose a means for achieving increasingly autonomous satellite operations. We begin with a brief discussion of the current state-of-the-art in satellite ground operations and flight software, as well as the real and perceived technical and political obstacles to increasing the levels of autonomy on today's satellites. We then present a list of system requirements that address these hindrances and include the artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with the potential to satisfy these requirements. We conclude with a discussion of how the space industry can use this information to incorporate increased autonomy. From past experience we know that autonomy will not just 'happen,' and we know that the expensive course of manually intensive operations simply cannot continue. Our goal is to present the aerospace industry with an analysis that will begin moving us in the direction of autonomous operations.
Feasible Approach for Implementing Greater Levels of Satellite Autonomy
2002
7 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Computer Software , Computers, Control & Information Theory , Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Military Sciences , Artificial intelligence , Military satellites , Ground stations , Computer programs , Software engineering , Spacecraft , Autonomous navigation , Space flight , Space transportation , Space navigation , Autonomy , Flight software
A Feasible Approach for Implementing Greater Levels of Satellite Autonomy
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