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Wooten, Lewis
Publications and source records attributed to Wooten, Lewis.
The Console in A Briefcase: An Approach to Remote Space Operations
The CIAB (Console in a Briefcase) is conceived as an ISS (International Space Station) Payload Operations remote console that would run via an Internet connection, consisting of components (primarily a laptop PC) that fit into a briefcase, and intended for use from home in an 'on call' scenario. The primary purpose of the CIAB project is to verify that the technology and tools exist to support remote-access payload operations for the International Space Station (ISS) and to build, test, and demonstrate a prototype system. The project can potentially provide cost savings and increased morale to the space operations community by reducing demands on staff. Also, the CIAB project provides a vehicle for examining innovative concepts pertaining to Mission Planning software tools that have potential benefits beyond just the immediate needs of remote access. To date we have implemented and tested the basic capability. Current research is focused on reducing bandwidth demands via the adoption of innovative software solutions. Research into current Internet connectivity and bandwidth is also being pursued.
IPS guidestar selection for stellar mode (ASTRO)
This report describes how guide stars are selected for the Optical Sensor Package (OSP) for the Instrument Pointing System (IPS) when it is operating in the stellar mode on the ASTRO missions. It also describes how the objective loads are written and how the various roll angles are related; i.e., the celestial roll or position angle, the objective load roll angles, and the IPS gimbal angles. There is a brief description of how the IPS operates and its various modes of operation; i.e., IDOP, IDIN, and OSPCAL.