Performance Optimizing Adaptive Control with Time-Varying Reference Model Modification

Abstract: This paper presents a new adaptive control approach that involves a performance optimization objective. The…

The Resource Prospector Neutron Spectrometer System: RP’s Bloodhound

Abstract: The primary goal of the Resource Prospector Neutron Spectrometer System (NSS) is to locate and…

Traverse Planning with Temporal-Spatial Constraints

Abstract: We present an approach to planning rover traverses in a domain that includes temporal-spatial constraints.…

The NASA Augmented/Virtual Reality Lab: The State of the Art at KSC

Abstract: The NASA Augmented Virtual Reality (AVR) Lab at Kennedy Space Center is dedicated to the…

The James Webb Space Telescope: Contamination Control and Materials

Abstract: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), expected to launch in 2018 or early 2019, will…

Desktop Exploration of Remote Terrain (DERT)

Abstract: Software tool that utilizes a virtual world to visualize and navigate NASA digital elevation models.

The Effect of Fatty Acids to Protect Forward Osmosis Membranes from Damage

Abstract: NASA has conducted research and development on forward osmosis (FO) membranes for wastewater reclamation in…

Characterizing Lunar Water Resource Prospector: A Rover mission to the Lunar Polar region

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MIDAS-FAST: Design and Validation of a Model-Based Tool to Predict Operator Performance with Robotic Arm Automation

Abstract: The Coalition for Aerospace and Science (CAS) is hosting an exhibition on Capitol Hill on…

Automated Analysis of Stateflow Models

Abstract: Stateflow is a widely used modeling framework for embedded and cyber physical systems where control…