Robotic assembly of space solar-power facilities

被引：11
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作者：
Whittaker, W
Staritz, P
Ambrose, R
Kennedy, B
Fredrickson, S
Parrish, J
Urmson, C
机构：
[1] Carnegie Mellon Univ, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
[2] NASA, Lyndon B Johnson Space Ctr, Houston, TX 77058 USA
[3] NASA, Jet Prop Lab, Pasadena, CA 91109 USA
[4] NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING | 2001年 / 14卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1061/(ASCE)0893-1321(2001)14:2(59)
中图分类号：
V [航空、航天];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0825 ;
摘要：
This paper profiles research relating to the robotic assembly, inspection, and maintenance of space solar-power facilities. Free-flying robots, fixed-base manipulators, and attached mobile manipulators are examined, the technical challenges facing them are outlined, and their roles in the construction process are illuminated. Themes include autonomous materials delivery, warehousing, large-scale payload handling and mating, payload attachment in confined spaces, and inspection. Research has addressed a fraction of the technologies needed to perform reliable autonomous assembly, inspection, and maintenance. Areas in need of further development are examined and potential research is outlined. Current technology cannot fulfill the requirements of orbital construction. The research and development needed can be completed in the near future. and substantive assembly inspection and maintenance can be achieved.
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页码：59 / 64
页数：6
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