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Laptops were first used in space in 1983 on the Space Shuttle, when Commander John Young brought the GRiD Compass portable computer on STS-9. Laptops are now widely used on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station for tasks like monitoring spacecraft systems, planning rendezvous and proximity operations, inventory management, procedure reviews, and communication between space and ground via software like WorldMap and DOUG. Managing laptops in space presents challenges around hardware durability, cooling, and software/data management in the space environment.

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Laptops in Space: Everybody Wants One Frank Wood United Space Alliance, LLC Johnson Space Center Copyright © 2006 by United Space Alliance, LLC. These materials are sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Contract NAS9-20000 and Contract NNJ06VA01C. The U.S. Government 02/06/07 retains a paid-up, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwide license in such materials to reproduce, prepare, derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly, by or on behalf of the U.S. Government. All other rights are reserved by the copyright owner.
Presentation Overview • How did Laptops in Space get started? • How are Laptops in Space used? • What are some of the challenges of managing Laptops in Space? • Looking Forward • Closing and Q&A 02/06/07 Page 2
How did Laptops in Space get started? Or better…Why is this man so happy? • Commander John Young on STS-9, December 1983 • First flight of SPOC - the Shuttle Portable Onboard Computer • GRiD Compass “Portable” Computer 02/06/07 Page 3
How did Laptops in Space get started? • The GRiD Compass – A Complete Portable System • Generally considered the first laptop – ten pounds • 8086 system with 8087 co-processor, 512K RAM, and 384K of bubble memory • “Clamshell” 4”x4” Electroluminescent (EL) Display • Cooling fan added to pull air through the case • GRiD-OS Operating system and GRiD development tools • The initial software was developed at JSC in MOD and included: – WorldMap display showing three groundtracks, day/night shading – MET Clock – AOS/LOS clocks for ground and TDRSS stations – Earth Observation clock and suggested F-Stop setting for camera 02/06/07 Page 4
How did Laptops in Space get started? 02/06/07 Page 5
How did Laptops in Space get started? 02/06/07 Page 6
Beyond SPOC… • Payload and General Support Computer - PGSC – The applications quickly surpassed the capabilities of the SPOC, and a new program, the Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) project, was created to provide a single crew interface for mission software and payload control. – The first PGSC was a modified GRiD model 1530. It was a 80C386 32 bit 12.5Mhz with a 80387 math coprocessor, 4Mb of Ram (expandable to 8Mb), one 3.5" floppy drive, and a 20Mb fixed drive (later upgraded to 40Mb). – The PGSC was first flown on STS-29 in March 1989. – Starting with STS-63 the PGSC was upgraded to an IBM 755c ThinkPad – Intel 486DX4, 75Mhz processor, 12Mb of RAM expandable to 36Mb, removable 540Mb hard drive, and a 10.4” active matrix screen. – An expansion chassis was also developed to allow for PC cards to be added to the system 02/06/07 Page 7
Beyond SPOC… • Laptops Today – Payload and General Support Computer – Shuttle – Portable Computer System – ISS – Station Support Computer – ISS – Personal Digital Assistant – ISS – Payload-specific laptops – Shuttle and ISS – Medical Equipment Computer - ISS – Almost all are IBM A31P ThinkPads 02/06/07 Page 8
Beyond SPOC… 02/06/07 Page 9
Beyond SPOC… • Two major leaps forward in 1993 – Telemetry from the Pulse Code Modulation Master Unit ( PCMMU) – Two way space-to-ground communication 02/06/07 Page 10
Beyond SPOC… Orbiter Communications Adapter Background The Orbiter Communications Adapter (OCA) card provides two way space-to-ground communication between computers via the TDRSS Ku-band link. OCA translates between COTS-based computers/networks and proprietary NASA communications systems on Shuttle and ISS. OCA cards are installed into Microsoft Windows- based computers, in conjunction with an EV- developed Windows device driver. When coupled with Windows server software, the OCA can virtually connect space and ground LANs. Usage First flight in 1993 (KCA), with Revision 1 File transfers (including OBSS data) currently in use on ISS. Revision 2A card slated for use with SVG and IP phone A31p-based OCA Router. Net Meeting video teleconferencing Electronic white board SVG video downlink Many other COTS IP-based applications... 02/06/07 Page 11
How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 12
How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Map Displays 02/06/07 Page 13
How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Pass Predictions 02/06/07 Page 14
How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap - Ground tracks & positions can be displayed for a virtually unlimited number of satellites simultaneously 02/06/07 Page 15
How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Earth Observation Support 02/06/07 Page 16
How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap on a Personal Digital Assistant 02/06/07 Page 17
How are Laptops in Space Used? Deorbit Manager 02/06/07 Page 18
Fuel Cell Monitoring System The Fuel Cell Monitoring System (FCMS) was developed in response to fuel cell issues that occurred on STS-83 causing early termination of the mission. Each of the three fuel cells on the orbiter is comprised of 96 individual subcells (formed in three substacks per fuel cell). MCC uses a utility called the Fuel Cell Powerplant (FCP) Cell Performance Monitor (CPM) to monitor onboard fuel cell performance, however this utility can only display limited data on the three substacks of the fuel cell. Individual subcell voltages are unavailable to the MCC via the FCP CPM. The FCMS provides direct access to the individual subcell voltages of each fuel cell giving ground controllers additional information on the status of each fuel cell. The subcell voltages of each fuel cell are distributed to a Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) unit, one per fuel cell. The signal from these three PCMs is then made available through the PCMMU port and accessed via the Payload and General Support Computers (PGSCs) where the voltages are recorded via the FCMS software. The FCMS was first flown on STS-87. Using the application to record fuel cell voltage data has been added to the flight rules as a standard part of flight operations for every shuttle flight. 02/06/07 Page 19
How are Laptops in Space Used? Water Dump WaterDump provides an electronic version of the Flight Data File (FDF) water dump procedure. By using real-time telemetry data, the application provides more capability to the crew than just a procedure viewer by automatically jumping to appropriate procedural steps at the appropriate time based on the telemetry data being received. A schematic display provides a graphical representation of the real-time status of the system. This application was first flown on STS-85 and remains an option for the crew to use in addition to the paper water dump FDF procedure. 02/06/07 Page 20
How are Laptops in Space Used? Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Application – used by the Space Shuttle crews during rendezvous, proximity operations, undocking, and fly-around operations relative to ISS and other payloads/vehicles – First used on STS-49 for multiple Intelsat retrieval attempts – Flown on every rendezvous flight since 02/06/07 Page 21
How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 22
How are Laptops in Space Used? Inventory Management System 02/06/07 Page 23
How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 24
Radio Frequency Identification - RFID RF SAW 64-Bit EPC Tag with Full Size Monopole Antenna 02/06/07 Page 25
Radio Frequency Identification - RFID Inventory Management System Radio Waves SAW RFID Chip Reader IDT Surface Acoustic Wave Tag Pulses Wave Reflectors Antenna Global SAW Tag Reply Signal 02/06/07 Page 26
How are Laptops in Space Used? International Procedures Viewer 02/06/07 Page 27
How are Laptops in Space Used? Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics - DOUG 02/06/07 Page 28
How are Laptops in Space Used? • DOUG Capabilities • Provides a 3D graphical representation of ISS exterior • Used as a laptop based software training tool for procedure reviews, dry- runs, situational awareness during robotic operations. • Operator can use DOUG in standalone mode or connected to a PCS laptop for real-time updates of SSRMS joint angles. • Features included the ability to reconfigure models, proximity monitoring (“collision avoidance”) for SSRMS, and load predefined positions for cameras, SRMS & SSRMS joint angles • DOUG models are “best effort” and are not “certified” for dimension and position accuracy. Models are sufficient to use for training. 02/06/07 Page 29
How are Laptops in Space Used? DOUG Usage WRT Proximity Monitoring (“Collision Avoidance”) Capabilities: Limitations: Calculates SSRMS boom distance to Crit 3 software — model fidelity and validation closest structure. are aimed at training and SA. Only calculates distance between the two Provides visual and/or audible cues SSRMS booms and structure. Does not include when boom approaches structure. joints, cameras or other ORUs attached to the boom. User can set the alarm distance. Does not monitor collision between the boom - Default is 24” and the wrist/shoulder/grappled payload structure (nuisance alarms). DOUG proximity monitoring can also be affected by telemetry time delays, as much as six seconds 02/06/07 Page 30
How are Laptops in Space Used? IP Phone 02/06/07 Page 31
How are Laptops in Space Used? Portable Computer System 02/06/07 Page 32
What are some of the management challenges? • Hardware • Software • Criticality 02/06/07 Page 33
What are some of the management challenges? Hardware Searching the onboard IMS Database for “laptop” returns: laptop” Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P 02/06/07 Page 34
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What are some of the management challenges? and… Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) LAPTOP NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Medical Equipment Computer Medical Equipment Computer NASA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM KIT KIT ASSEMBLY, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER NASA MSG LAPTOP COMPUTER (MLC) IBM THINKPAD LAPTOP W/ MSFC LABELS NASA MSG LAPTOP COMPUTER (MLC) IBM THINKPAD LAPTOP W/ MSFC LABELS NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY 02/06/07 Page 36
What are some of the management challenges? and still more… Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA Ziplock Bag ZIP LOCK BAG RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop RSE-Med Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop RSE-Med Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 Laptop 1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop ПАКЕТ Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop3 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Wiener Power Note Компьютер Wiener Power Note RSA00 Аудит лэптопов РС NULL RSA00 Б/И Форматы Laptop NULL RSA00 Б/И Форматы Laptop NULL RSA00 Лэптоп ThinkРad А22Р NULL RSA00 Лэптоп ThinkРad А22Р NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP Переходник к LAPTOP RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL 02/06/07 Page 37
What are some of the management challenges? Software - from the ISS SSC IBM 760XD client load manifest SSC Client Operating System: Windows ’98 SE (4.10.2222A) Windows Applications ActiveMovie Control Win98 Inbox Repair Tool Win98 Address Book Win98 My Briefcase Win98 Backup Win98 Notepad Win98 Calculator Win98 Paint Win98 CD Player Win98 Quick View Win98 Character Map Win98 Sound Recorder Win98 Clipboard Viewer Win98 Synchronize Win98 Dial-Up Networking Win98 Volume Control Win98 Disk Defragmenter Win98 Winpopup Win98 Explorer Win98 WordPad Win98 HyperTerminal Win98 Windows Media Player 7.0 Imaging Win98 Winsock 2.0 02/06/07 Page 38
What are some of the management challenges? and… COTS Applications Application Version MCC Console Position Acrobat Reader 4.0 OpsPLAN/ODF Asymetrix DVP 4.0 CAPCOM Context Translator 3.5.18 CAPCOM Cyrillic Keyboard 5.0 CAPCOM DirectX 7.0a OSSCO Ghost Explorer 5.1c OSSCO Internet Explorer 5.50.4134.0600 OSSCO -Additional Web Fonts N/A OSSCO -AOL ART Image Format Support N/A OSSCO -Browsing Enhancements N/A OSSCO -Chat 2.5 OSSCO -Core Fonts N/A OSSCO -DirectAnimation N/A OSSCO -Dynamic HTML Data Handling N/A OSSCO -Japanese Text Display Support N/A OSSCO -Language Auto Selection N/A OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 39
What are some of the management challenges? and… COTS Applications Application Version MCC Console Position Inetrenet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 5 OSSCO Microsoft Office 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Access for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Excel for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Word for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO K995 1.0 OSSCO Microsoft ActiveSync 3.0 OSSCO Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.50.846 OSSCO PCAnywhere 9.2.1 OSSCO PC Card Director 3.10 OSSCO PC Card Late Update 1.0 OSSCO QuickTime Movie Player 4.0 CAPCOM QuickTime Picture Player 4.0 CAPCOM Real Player 4.0.20.158 CAPCOM Screen Cam 2.1 OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 40
What are some of the management challenges? and… Operational Software Application Version Validation Level MCC Console Position AutoIWIS 5.0 Class III CIO Earth Obs Atlas Program 1.0 Class III Earth Obs (TSC) EarthKAM 6.0 Class III POD EMU Battery Discharge Rev. A Class II EVA Ester 1 N/A Class III POD FPP (Floating Potential Probe) 2.2 Class III PHALCON ISS HAM 1.0 COTS IMC IWIS 4.2.2 Class III CIO KU Band File Transfer 2.0.1.1 Class I OpsPLAN/ OCA Netmeeting video utility 1.0 ClasssIII OSSCO OOCI -MPV 2.0 Class I OpsPLAN/ ODF -OSTPV 2.0 Class II OpsPLAN Ops Hab Survey 3.0 Class IV BME Proshare 1.9 A COTS BME TeSS_Eval Class III BME WinPack 6.70 COTS IMC 02/06/07 Page 41
What are some of the management challenges? and… Robotics Software Application Version Validation level MCC Console Position BEV -Bird Seed 2.0 Class I OSSCO -ISP Server 2.2 Class I OSSCO -MCS BEV 2.3 Class I ADCO -PCS DAS (Dictionary files) 12A.011 OSSCO D.O.U.G. (DP122002) 1.4 Class II CIO RSAD 1.2 Class I ROBO 02/06/07 Page 42
What are some of the management challenges? and… SpOC Applications Application Version Validation level MCC Console Position Capture Master 1.0 Class III OSSCO File Sniffer 1.02 Class III OSSCO FTP Server 0.69 COTS OSSCO HazMat 4.05 Class III POD Ini Change Editor (ICE) 2.0 Class III OSSCO Inventory Management System -IMS 1.39 Class II CIO/ ISO -Barcode Reader 1.01 Class II CIO/ ISO Packet Display programs (PDP) 1.03 Class III OSSCO PingMaster 2000 2.05 Class I OSSCO Pistol Grip Tool (PGT) 3.02 Class II EVA (TITAN) POC PLOT 1.0c ClassIII OSSCO Quaternion Euler Converter 1.01 Class I CAPCOM Time Utilities 3.0 ClassIII CAPCOM World Map 4.03 Class II CAPCOM -Pass Wizard 3.01 Class II CAPCOM -Telemetry Server 2.1 Class II OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 43
What are some of the management challenges? and… COSS Applications Application Version Validation Level MCC Console Position ASAP Player N/A Class III CAPCOM Greetings 1.3.0.0 Class III BME ISS Library Reference Tool 2.5.1.7 Class III CAPCOM ISS Wallpaper Changer 1.0.4.1 Class III BME QRZ! Vol. 19 COTS IMC Sky Watch 1.2.0.1 Class III CAPCOM COSS Timer 1.0.0.0 Class III CAPCOM Unit Conversion 4.10 Class III CAPCOM Video Capture 1.2.0 Class III OSO/PTV Video Overlay 1.2.3 Class III OSO/PTV Voting In Space 1.0 Class III CAPCOM VR Bubble Viewer 2.0 Class III CAPCOM Whip! Viewer 4.0 Class III CAPCOM 02/06/07 Page 44
What are some of the management challenges? 02/06/07 Page 45
What are some of the management challenges? “Art is limitation; the essence of every picture is the frame.” G.K. Chesterton 02/06/07 Page 46
What are some of the management challenges? • From NSTS 222206 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF FAILURE MODES AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA) AND CRITICAL ITEMS LIST (CIL) TABLE 4.1 GSE CRITICALITY CATEGORY DEFINITIONS Criticality Potential Effect or Failure 1 Single failure which could result in loss of life or vehicle. 1R Two redundant hardware items, which if both failed, could result in loss of life or vehicle (or loss of a safety or hazard monitoring system listed in Table 4.5). 1S Single failure in a safety or hazard monitoring system that could cause the system to fail to detect, combat, or operate when needed during the existence of a hazardous condition and could result in loss of life or vehicle. 2 Single failure which could result in loss (damage) of a vehicle system. 3 All others. 02/06/07 Page 47
What are some of the management challenges? 02/06/07 Page 48
What are some of the management challenges? • Criticality 1 - PCS, RTF • Criticality 2 - Payloads • Criticality 3 - PGSC, SSC “All others.” 02/06/07 Page 49
Looking Forward • Return on Investment “Laptops in Space may be the most cost effective technology ever utilized by NASA for human spaceflight” • Looking forward – Upgrade to the onboard ISS network infrastructure starting on Expedition 15 – RFID SDTO targeted for Expedition 16-17 – Upgrade to the IBM A31P ThinkPad targeted for FY08 – Potential improvements for telemetry distribution, OCA hardware software, and software deployment processes – ISS docking video system • Shuttle has been a laptop technology test bed for Station; Station should be the same for Constellation 02/06/07 Page 50
The End (not) Laptops in Space: Not only does everybody want one… Everybody needs one! 02/06/07 Page 51

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  • 1. Laptops in Space: Everybody Wants One Frank Wood United Space Alliance, LLC Johnson Space Center Copyright © 2006 by United Space Alliance, LLC. These materials are sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Contract NAS9-20000 and Contract NNJ06VA01C. The U.S. Government 02/06/07 retains a paid-up, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwide license in such materials to reproduce, prepare, derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly, by or on behalf of the U.S. Government. All other rights are reserved by the copyright owner.
  • 2. Presentation Overview • How did Laptops in Space get started? • How are Laptops in Space used? • What are some of the challenges of managing Laptops in Space? • Looking Forward • Closing and Q&A 02/06/07 Page 2
  • 3. How did Laptops in Space get started? Or better…Why is this man so happy? • Commander John Young on STS-9, December 1983 • First flight of SPOC - the Shuttle Portable Onboard Computer • GRiD Compass “Portable” Computer 02/06/07 Page 3
  • 4. How did Laptops in Space get started? • The GRiD Compass – A Complete Portable System • Generally considered the first laptop – ten pounds • 8086 system with 8087 co-processor, 512K RAM, and 384K of bubble memory • “Clamshell” 4”x4” Electroluminescent (EL) Display • Cooling fan added to pull air through the case • GRiD-OS Operating system and GRiD development tools • The initial software was developed at JSC in MOD and included: – WorldMap display showing three groundtracks, day/night shading – MET Clock – AOS/LOS clocks for ground and TDRSS stations – Earth Observation clock and suggested F-Stop setting for camera 02/06/07 Page 4
  • 5. How did Laptops in Space get started? 02/06/07 Page 5
  • 6. How did Laptops in Space get started? 02/06/07 Page 6
  • 7. Beyond SPOC… • Payload and General Support Computer - PGSC – The applications quickly surpassed the capabilities of the SPOC, and a new program, the Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) project, was created to provide a single crew interface for mission software and payload control. – The first PGSC was a modified GRiD model 1530. It was a 80C386 32 bit 12.5Mhz with a 80387 math coprocessor, 4Mb of Ram (expandable to 8Mb), one 3.5" floppy drive, and a 20Mb fixed drive (later upgraded to 40Mb). – The PGSC was first flown on STS-29 in March 1989. – Starting with STS-63 the PGSC was upgraded to an IBM 755c ThinkPad – Intel 486DX4, 75Mhz processor, 12Mb of RAM expandable to 36Mb, removable 540Mb hard drive, and a 10.4” active matrix screen. – An expansion chassis was also developed to allow for PC cards to be added to the system 02/06/07 Page 7
  • 8. Beyond SPOC… • Laptops Today – Payload and General Support Computer – Shuttle – Portable Computer System – ISS – Station Support Computer – ISS – Personal Digital Assistant – ISS – Payload-specific laptops – Shuttle and ISS – Medical Equipment Computer - ISS – Almost all are IBM A31P ThinkPads 02/06/07 Page 8
  • 10. Beyond SPOC… • Two major leaps forward in 1993 – Telemetry from the Pulse Code Modulation Master Unit ( PCMMU) – Two way space-to-ground communication 02/06/07 Page 10
  • 11. Beyond SPOC… Orbiter Communications Adapter Background The Orbiter Communications Adapter (OCA) card provides two way space-to-ground communication between computers via the TDRSS Ku-band link. OCA translates between COTS-based computers/networks and proprietary NASA communications systems on Shuttle and ISS. OCA cards are installed into Microsoft Windows- based computers, in conjunction with an EV- developed Windows device driver. When coupled with Windows server software, the OCA can virtually connect space and ground LANs. Usage First flight in 1993 (KCA), with Revision 1 File transfers (including OBSS data) currently in use on ISS. Revision 2A card slated for use with SVG and IP phone A31p-based OCA Router. Net Meeting video teleconferencing Electronic white board SVG video downlink Many other COTS IP-based applications... 02/06/07 Page 11
  • 12. How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 12
  • 13. How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Map Displays 02/06/07 Page 13
  • 14. How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Pass Predictions 02/06/07 Page 14
  • 15. How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap - Ground tracks & positions can be displayed for a virtually unlimited number of satellites simultaneously 02/06/07 Page 15
  • 16. How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap Earth Observation Support 02/06/07 Page 16
  • 17. How are Laptops in Space Used? WorldMap on a Personal Digital Assistant 02/06/07 Page 17
  • 18. How are Laptops in Space Used? Deorbit Manager 02/06/07 Page 18
  • 19. Fuel Cell Monitoring System The Fuel Cell Monitoring System (FCMS) was developed in response to fuel cell issues that occurred on STS-83 causing early termination of the mission. Each of the three fuel cells on the orbiter is comprised of 96 individual subcells (formed in three substacks per fuel cell). MCC uses a utility called the Fuel Cell Powerplant (FCP) Cell Performance Monitor (CPM) to monitor onboard fuel cell performance, however this utility can only display limited data on the three substacks of the fuel cell. Individual subcell voltages are unavailable to the MCC via the FCP CPM. The FCMS provides direct access to the individual subcell voltages of each fuel cell giving ground controllers additional information on the status of each fuel cell. The subcell voltages of each fuel cell are distributed to a Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) unit, one per fuel cell. The signal from these three PCMs is then made available through the PCMMU port and accessed via the Payload and General Support Computers (PGSCs) where the voltages are recorded via the FCMS software. The FCMS was first flown on STS-87. Using the application to record fuel cell voltage data has been added to the flight rules as a standard part of flight operations for every shuttle flight. 02/06/07 Page 19
  • 20. How are Laptops in Space Used? Water Dump WaterDump provides an electronic version of the Flight Data File (FDF) water dump procedure. By using real-time telemetry data, the application provides more capability to the crew than just a procedure viewer by automatically jumping to appropriate procedural steps at the appropriate time based on the telemetry data being received. A schematic display provides a graphical representation of the real-time status of the system. This application was first flown on STS-85 and remains an option for the crew to use in addition to the paper water dump FDF procedure. 02/06/07 Page 20
  • 21. How are Laptops in Space Used? Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Application – used by the Space Shuttle crews during rendezvous, proximity operations, undocking, and fly-around operations relative to ISS and other payloads/vehicles – First used on STS-49 for multiple Intelsat retrieval attempts – Flown on every rendezvous flight since 02/06/07 Page 21
  • 22. How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 22
  • 23. How are Laptops in Space Used? Inventory Management System 02/06/07 Page 23
  • 24. How are Laptops in Space Used? 02/06/07 Page 24
  • 25. Radio Frequency Identification - RFID RF SAW 64-Bit EPC Tag with Full Size Monopole Antenna 02/06/07 Page 25
  • 26. Radio Frequency Identification - RFID Inventory Management System Radio Waves SAW RFID Chip Reader IDT Surface Acoustic Wave Tag Pulses Wave Reflectors Antenna Global SAW Tag Reply Signal 02/06/07 Page 26
  • 27. How are Laptops in Space Used? International Procedures Viewer 02/06/07 Page 27
  • 28. How are Laptops in Space Used? Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics - DOUG 02/06/07 Page 28
  • 29. How are Laptops in Space Used? • DOUG Capabilities • Provides a 3D graphical representation of ISS exterior • Used as a laptop based software training tool for procedure reviews, dry- runs, situational awareness during robotic operations. • Operator can use DOUG in standalone mode or connected to a PCS laptop for real-time updates of SSRMS joint angles. • Features included the ability to reconfigure models, proximity monitoring (“collision avoidance”) for SSRMS, and load predefined positions for cameras, SRMS & SSRMS joint angles • DOUG models are “best effort” and are not “certified” for dimension and position accuracy. Models are sufficient to use for training. 02/06/07 Page 29
  • 30. How are Laptops in Space Used? DOUG Usage WRT Proximity Monitoring (“Collision Avoidance”) Capabilities: Limitations: Calculates SSRMS boom distance to Crit 3 software — model fidelity and validation closest structure. are aimed at training and SA. Only calculates distance between the two Provides visual and/or audible cues SSRMS booms and structure. Does not include when boom approaches structure. joints, cameras or other ORUs attached to the boom. User can set the alarm distance. Does not monitor collision between the boom - Default is 24” and the wrist/shoulder/grappled payload structure (nuisance alarms). DOUG proximity monitoring can also be affected by telemetry time delays, as much as six seconds 02/06/07 Page 30
  • 31. How are Laptops in Space Used? IP Phone 02/06/07 Page 31
  • 32. How are Laptops in Space Used? Portable Computer System 02/06/07 Page 32
  • 33. What are some of the management challenges? • Hardware • Software • Criticality 02/06/07 Page 33
  • 34. What are some of the management challenges? Hardware Searching the onboard IMS Database for “laptop” returns: laptop” Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P 02/06/07 Page 34
  • 35. What are some of the management challenges? and.. Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASS, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p NASA A31p Laptop Kit IBM A31P LAPTOP KIT NASA A31p Laptop Kit IBM A31P LAPTOP KIT NASA A31p Laptop RSE1 LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA A31p Laptop RSK1 LAPTOP COMPUTER ASSY, IBM A31P NASA ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation NASA ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation NASA ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation ELC (EXPRESS LAPTOP COMPUTER) Installation NASA LAPTOP CHASSIS LAPTOP CHASSIS NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MODEL 760XD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD 02/06/07 Page 35
  • 36. What are some of the management challenges? and… Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA Laptop Computer (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) LAPTOP NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA LAPTOP COMPUTER (IBM 760XD) ASSEMBLY, IBM THINKPAD FLIGHT LAPTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM MOD NASA Medical Equipment Computer Medical Equipment Computer NASA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM KIT KIT ASSEMBLY, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER NASA MSG LAPTOP COMPUTER (MLC) IBM THINKPAD LAPTOP W/ MSFC LABELS NASA MSG LAPTOP COMPUTER (MLC) IBM THINKPAD LAPTOP W/ MSFC LABELS NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY 02/06/07 Page 36
  • 37. What are some of the management challenges? and still more… Cage ACRONYM E_OPS NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA PGSC, 760XD COMPUTER IBM THINKPAD ASSEMBLY NASA Ziplock Bag ZIP LOCK BAG RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop RSE-Med Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 A31p Laptop RSE-Med Laptop Computer Assy, IBM A31p RSA00 Laptop 1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop ПАКЕТ Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop1 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop2 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Laptop3 Laptop Thinkpad RSA00 Wiener Power Note Компьютер Wiener Power Note RSA00 Аудит лэптопов РС NULL RSA00 Б/И Форматы Laptop NULL RSA00 Б/И Форматы Laptop NULL RSA00 Лэптоп ThinkРad А22Р NULL RSA00 Лэптоп ThinkРad А22Р NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP Переходник к LAPTOP RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL RSA00 Переходник к LAPTOP NULL 02/06/07 Page 37
  • 38. What are some of the management challenges? Software - from the ISS SSC IBM 760XD client load manifest SSC Client Operating System: Windows ’98 SE (4.10.2222A) Windows Applications ActiveMovie Control Win98 Inbox Repair Tool Win98 Address Book Win98 My Briefcase Win98 Backup Win98 Notepad Win98 Calculator Win98 Paint Win98 CD Player Win98 Quick View Win98 Character Map Win98 Sound Recorder Win98 Clipboard Viewer Win98 Synchronize Win98 Dial-Up Networking Win98 Volume Control Win98 Disk Defragmenter Win98 Winpopup Win98 Explorer Win98 WordPad Win98 HyperTerminal Win98 Windows Media Player 7.0 Imaging Win98 Winsock 2.0 02/06/07 Page 38
  • 39. What are some of the management challenges? and… COTS Applications Application Version MCC Console Position Acrobat Reader 4.0 OpsPLAN/ODF Asymetrix DVP 4.0 CAPCOM Context Translator 3.5.18 CAPCOM Cyrillic Keyboard 5.0 CAPCOM DirectX 7.0a OSSCO Ghost Explorer 5.1c OSSCO Internet Explorer 5.50.4134.0600 OSSCO -Additional Web Fonts N/A OSSCO -AOL ART Image Format Support N/A OSSCO -Browsing Enhancements N/A OSSCO -Chat 2.5 OSSCO -Core Fonts N/A OSSCO -DirectAnimation N/A OSSCO -Dynamic HTML Data Handling N/A OSSCO -Japanese Text Display Support N/A OSSCO -Language Auto Selection N/A OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 39
  • 40. What are some of the management challenges? and… COTS Applications Application Version MCC Console Position Inetrenet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 5 OSSCO Microsoft Office 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Access for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Excel for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Outlook for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO -Microsoft Word for Windows 2000 (SR-2) OSSCO K995 1.0 OSSCO Microsoft ActiveSync 3.0 OSSCO Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.50.846 OSSCO PCAnywhere 9.2.1 OSSCO PC Card Director 3.10 OSSCO PC Card Late Update 1.0 OSSCO QuickTime Movie Player 4.0 CAPCOM QuickTime Picture Player 4.0 CAPCOM Real Player 4.0.20.158 CAPCOM Screen Cam 2.1 OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 40
  • 41. What are some of the management challenges? and… Operational Software Application Version Validation Level MCC Console Position AutoIWIS 5.0 Class III CIO Earth Obs Atlas Program 1.0 Class III Earth Obs (TSC) EarthKAM 6.0 Class III POD EMU Battery Discharge Rev. A Class II EVA Ester 1 N/A Class III POD FPP (Floating Potential Probe) 2.2 Class III PHALCON ISS HAM 1.0 COTS IMC IWIS 4.2.2 Class III CIO KU Band File Transfer 2.0.1.1 Class I OpsPLAN/ OCA Netmeeting video utility 1.0 ClasssIII OSSCO OOCI -MPV 2.0 Class I OpsPLAN/ ODF -OSTPV 2.0 Class II OpsPLAN Ops Hab Survey 3.0 Class IV BME Proshare 1.9 A COTS BME TeSS_Eval Class III BME WinPack 6.70 COTS IMC 02/06/07 Page 41
  • 42. What are some of the management challenges? and… Robotics Software Application Version Validation level MCC Console Position BEV -Bird Seed 2.0 Class I OSSCO -ISP Server 2.2 Class I OSSCO -MCS BEV 2.3 Class I ADCO -PCS DAS (Dictionary files) 12A.011 OSSCO D.O.U.G. (DP122002) 1.4 Class II CIO RSAD 1.2 Class I ROBO 02/06/07 Page 42
  • 43. What are some of the management challenges? and… SpOC Applications Application Version Validation level MCC Console Position Capture Master 1.0 Class III OSSCO File Sniffer 1.02 Class III OSSCO FTP Server 0.69 COTS OSSCO HazMat 4.05 Class III POD Ini Change Editor (ICE) 2.0 Class III OSSCO Inventory Management System -IMS 1.39 Class II CIO/ ISO -Barcode Reader 1.01 Class II CIO/ ISO Packet Display programs (PDP) 1.03 Class III OSSCO PingMaster 2000 2.05 Class I OSSCO Pistol Grip Tool (PGT) 3.02 Class II EVA (TITAN) POC PLOT 1.0c ClassIII OSSCO Quaternion Euler Converter 1.01 Class I CAPCOM Time Utilities 3.0 ClassIII CAPCOM World Map 4.03 Class II CAPCOM -Pass Wizard 3.01 Class II CAPCOM -Telemetry Server 2.1 Class II OSSCO 02/06/07 Page 43
  • 44. What are some of the management challenges? and… COSS Applications Application Version Validation Level MCC Console Position ASAP Player N/A Class III CAPCOM Greetings 1.3.0.0 Class III BME ISS Library Reference Tool 2.5.1.7 Class III CAPCOM ISS Wallpaper Changer 1.0.4.1 Class III BME QRZ! Vol. 19 COTS IMC Sky Watch 1.2.0.1 Class III CAPCOM COSS Timer 1.0.0.0 Class III CAPCOM Unit Conversion 4.10 Class III CAPCOM Video Capture 1.2.0 Class III OSO/PTV Video Overlay 1.2.3 Class III OSO/PTV Voting In Space 1.0 Class III CAPCOM VR Bubble Viewer 2.0 Class III CAPCOM Whip! Viewer 4.0 Class III CAPCOM 02/06/07 Page 44
  • 45. What are some of the management challenges? 02/06/07 Page 45
  • 46. What are some of the management challenges? “Art is limitation; the essence of every picture is the frame.” G.K. Chesterton 02/06/07 Page 46
  • 47. What are some of the management challenges? • From NSTS 222206 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF FAILURE MODES AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA) AND CRITICAL ITEMS LIST (CIL) TABLE 4.1 GSE CRITICALITY CATEGORY DEFINITIONS Criticality Potential Effect or Failure 1 Single failure which could result in loss of life or vehicle. 1R Two redundant hardware items, which if both failed, could result in loss of life or vehicle (or loss of a safety or hazard monitoring system listed in Table 4.5). 1S Single failure in a safety or hazard monitoring system that could cause the system to fail to detect, combat, or operate when needed during the existence of a hazardous condition and could result in loss of life or vehicle. 2 Single failure which could result in loss (damage) of a vehicle system. 3 All others. 02/06/07 Page 47
  • 48. What are some of the management challenges? 02/06/07 Page 48
  • 49. What are some of the management challenges? • Criticality 1 - PCS, RTF • Criticality 2 - Payloads • Criticality 3 - PGSC, SSC “All others.” 02/06/07 Page 49
  • 50. Looking Forward • Return on Investment “Laptops in Space may be the most cost effective technology ever utilized by NASA for human spaceflight” • Looking forward – Upgrade to the onboard ISS network infrastructure starting on Expedition 15 – RFID SDTO targeted for Expedition 16-17 – Upgrade to the IBM A31P ThinkPad targeted for FY08 – Potential improvements for telemetry distribution, OCA hardware software, and software deployment processes – ISS docking video system • Shuttle has been a laptop technology test bed for Station; Station should be the same for Constellation 02/06/07 Page 50
  • 51. The End (not) Laptops in Space: Not only does everybody want one… Everybody needs one! 02/06/07 Page 51