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Using computer graphics to enhance astronaut and systems safety.

J W Brown1

  • 1National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77058, USA.

Acta Astronautica
|February 1, 1985
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Area of Science:

  • Computer graphics
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Aerospace engineering

Background:

  • Traditional engineering analyses can be time-consuming and costly.
  • Integrating humans into complex systems requires detailed evaluation.
  • NASA Johnson Space Center sought advanced tools for space mission development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Operator Station Design System (OSDS) as an advanced computer graphics tool.
  • To demonstrate OSDS's utility in analyzing man-machine integration and flight operations.
  • To highlight OSDS's role in enhancing safety and efficiency for space programs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Operator Station Design System (OSDS) software, PLAID.
  • Developing a comprehensive database of Space Shuttle elements, payloads, and crew models.
  • Conducting evaluations for spacecraft layout, astronaut visual access, and crew training.

Main Results:

  • OSDS enables rapid, efficient, and economical analyses for space systems.
  • The system supports evaluations for Space Shuttle, Spacelab, and future space vehicles.
  • Enhanced astronaut and systems safety through detailed design evaluations.

Conclusions:

  • OSDS significantly improves the analysis process for space mission design and development.
  • The system's versatility supports diverse engineering and operational evaluations.
  • OSDS is crucial for meeting the analytical needs of current and future space programs.

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