Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Space Craft Development Future of space exploration

1 artificial intelligence , robotic space craft development

1.1 autonomous systems

1.1.1 nasa s autonomous science experiment
1.1.2 artificial intelligence flight adviser
1.1.3 stereo vision collision avoidance


1.2 benefits of ai
1.3 robotic space craft development

1.3.1 energy

1.3.1.1 solar panels
1.3.1.2 radioisotope thermoelectric generators


1.3.2 references

artificial intelligence , robotic space craft development

the idea of using high level automated systems space missions has become desirable goal space agencies around world. such systems believed yield benefits such lower cost, less human oversight, , ability explore deeper in space restricted long communications human controllers. autonomy key technology future exploration of our solar system, robotic spacecraft out of communication human controllers.

autonomous systems

autonomy defined 3 requirements:

currently, there many projects trying advance space exploration , space craft development using ai.

nasa s autonomous science experiment

nasa began autonomous science experiment (ase) on earth observing-1 (eo-1), nasa s first satellite in millennium program, earth-observing series launched on november 21, 2000. autonomy of these satellites capable of on-board science analysis, re-planning, robust execution, , model-based diagnostic. images obtained eo-1 analyzed on-board , down linked when change or interesting event occurs. ase software has provided on 10,000 science images. experiment start of many nasa devised ai impact future of space exploration.

artificial intelligence flight adviser

nasa s goal project develop system can aid pilots giving them real-time expert advice in situations pilot training not cover or aid pilot s train of thought during flight. based on ibm watson cognitive computing system, ai flight adviser pulls data large database of relevant information aircraft manuals, accident reports, , close-call reports give advice pilots. in future, nasa wants implement technology create autonomous systems, can used space exploration. in case, cognitive systems serve basis, , autonomous system decide on course of action of mission, during unforeseen situations. however, in order happen, there still many supporting technologies required.

in future, nasa hopes use technology not in flights on earth, future space exploration. essentially, nasa plans modify ai flight advisor longer range applications. in addition technology now, there additional cognitive computing systems can decide on right set of actions based upon unforeseen problems in space. however, in order possible, there still many supporting technologies need enhanced.

stereo vision collision avoidance

for project, nasa s goal implement stereo vision collision avoidance in space systems work , support autonomous operations in flight environment. technology uses 2 cameras within operating system have same view, when put offer large range of data gives binocular image. because of duo-camera system, nasa s research indicate technology can detect hazards in rural , wilderness flight environments. because of project, nasa has made major contributions toward developing autonomous uav. currently, stereo vision can construct stereo vision system, process vision data, make sure system works properly, , lastly preforms tests figuring out range of impeding objects , terrain. in future, nasa hopes technology can determine path avoid collision. near-term goal technology able extract information point clouds , place information in historic map data. using map, technology able extrapolate obstacles , features in stereo data not in map data. aid future of space exploration humans can t see moving, impeding objects may damage moving space craft.

benefits of ai

autonomous technologies able perform beyond predetermined actions. analyze possible states , events happening around them , come safe response. in addition, such technologies can reduce launch cost , ground involvement. performance increase well. autonomy able respond upon encountering unforeseen event, in deep space exploration communication earth take long. space exploration provide knowledge of our universe incidentally developing inventions , innovations. traveling mars , farther lead advances in medicine, health, longevity, transportation, communications.

robotic space craft development
energy
solar panels

changes in space craft development have account increase need of energy systems. spacecrafts heading towards centre of our solar system have space systems enhanced solar panel technology because of abundant solar energy surrounding them. future spacecraft development enhance solar panels designed work more efficiently , lighter.

radioisotope thermoelectric generators

radioisotope thermoelectric generators solid-state devices have no moving parts. generate heat radioactive decay of elements such plutonium , have typical lifespan of more 30 years. in future, atomic way of providing energy spacecrafts modified lighter , last longer.

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