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An Environmental Sensor Technology Selection Process for Exploration
Technical Paper
2005-01-2872
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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In planning for Exploration missions and developing the required suite of environmental monitors, the difficulty lies in down-selecting a multitude of technology options to a few candidates with exceptional potential. Technology selection criteria include conventional analytical parameters (e.g., range, sensitivity, selectivity), operational factors (degree of automation, portability, required level of crew training, maintenance), logistical factors (size, mass, power, consumables, waste generation) and engineering factors such as complexity and reliability. Other more subtle considerations include crew interfaces, data readout and degree of autonomy from the ground control center. We anticipate that technology demonstrations designed toward these goals will be carried out on the International Space Station, the end result of which is a suite of techniques well positioned for deployment during Exploration missions. This paper discusses a sensor technology evaluation and selection process, criteria and schedule milestones with respect to anticipated requirements and timelines for Exploration vehicles, missions and habitats.
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Mudgett, P., Packham, N., and Jan, D., "An Environmental Sensor Technology Selection Process for Exploration," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-2872, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-2872.Also In
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