Study of Expert Systems Applied to Space Projects

摘要

Potential benefits which expert systems offer the European space industry are discussed. Ground based applications are emphasized. Command, control, and fault diagnosis of spacecraft; the monitoring of complex operations at the launch site; planning and scheduling project work and spacecraft and crew activities; monitoring and control of spacecraft tests; handbook automation; and design are considered. It is clear that expert systems have a useful role to play in all of these areas. Because the space industry is a low volume industry, however, careful consideration must always be given to whether sufficient benefits will accrue from a planned expert system to justify the effort required to build it. A review of progress in the US in developing space-related expert systems, and recommendations on how expert system development should be documented are included.