Workshop on Research Topics in Space Macrosystems: Autonomous Construction and Manufacturing for Space Electrical Power Systems to be held on April 5-7, 2000 in Washington, DC

University Of Southern California, Los Angeles CA

Investigators

Abstract

0075691 Bekey This workshop will attempt to identify fundamental and applied research issues associated with very large construction and manufacturing systems in space and/or on the moon. Such issues will arise in connection with the assembly of solar power satellite systems (which may require the use of hundreds of autonomous, free-flying robots) and with the manufacture of photo-voltaic systems on the moon. The proposed workshop will concentrate on the system issues, including control, intelligence, cooperation, and self-replication. Partial support for the workshop has been obtained from NASA Headquarters. ***