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 wpnstration (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