As part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Space Shuttle Transportation System, the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System has played a vital role in the success of 60 space missions. This paper concludes that the robustness and success of the Canadarm over its 20 year life can be attributed to the adaptations that have been made to it to meet the increased demands that have been placed on the system. Enhancements that have been made to the arm to improve its operational capabilities, reduce risk and extend its life are examined in this paper. Potential future enhancements based on operational trends are also discussed.
CANADARM: 20 Years of Mission Success Through Adaptation
International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation ; 2001 ; Montreal, Canada
2001-06-18
Conference paper
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English
CANADARM: 20 Years of Mission Success Through Adaptation
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