NASA Electronic Procedures
Procedures are the accepted means of commanding NASA spacecraft. Procedures encode the operational knowledge of a system as derived from system experts, testing, training and experience. NASA has tens of thousands of procedures for Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS)...more
Cascade Distiller Automation System
In this case study we discuss how TRACLabs Inc. has used a layered, intelligent control system to operate the Cascade Distiller System (CDS), a water processing system (see Figure 1) that, through a joint NASA-industry rapid development program, is being advanced from proven feasibility (technology readiness level 3) to a technology demonstration (technology readiness level 6). ...more
Lunar Habitat Automation Testbed
NASA is planning to build a permanent lunar outpost over the next two decades. The lunar outpost will likely be built from many different modules that will be flown separately and connected on the lunar surface....more
