Title :
Going for the long term: Increased automation in spacecraft power systems to lengthen the duration of voyages is being developed
Author :
Lollar, L.F. ; Weeks, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA, Huntsville, AL, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of the AMPS (autonomously managed power system) program, which is developing a photovoltaic-based power system suitable for long-term space missions, particularly the US Space Station. The AMPS test facility is discussed, and the role of artificial intelligence is examined.
Keywords :
photovoltaic power systems; space vehicle power plants; test facilities; AMPS; US Space Station; artificial intelligence; autonomously managed power system; photovoltaic-based power system; test facility; Automation; Batteries; Expert systems; Power systems; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.1987.6500954
