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Crooks, W. H.

Publications and source records attributed to Crooks, W. H..

3 records

NASA NTRS1977

TV requirements for manipulation in space

Four tasks (docking, coupling, manipulation, and transportation), stressing work volume and element relationships, are outlined to test a video system for remote manipulation in space. A 4 degree of freedom motion frame was used to evaluate operating parameters, which grouped the visual dimensions into major areas of influence, e.g., depth precision, object differentiation, reference, dynamics, and resolution. Four video systems were included in the simulation testing: a black and white and a color monoscopic system, a stereoscopic system, and a black and white two-view system. The two-view system was found best suited for the operations described.

Freedman, L. A.↗

NASA NTRS1975

TV requirements for manipulation in space

A video system for remote manipulation in space was studied. Analysis of basic manipulation tasks and visual requirements; simulation testing to determine the effects of task, scene parameter, and type of video system on manipulation performance; and video system selection and specification are described.

Freedman, L. A.↗

NASA NTRS1975

Television systems for remote manipulation

An analytical and experimental study was conducted to specify a video system for remote manipulation in space. An operator function analysis identified two basic characteristics, work volume and element relationship, which define four manipulation tasks chosen for examination. A visual function analysis developed a set of elemental scene parameters which grouped the visual dimensions into major areas of influence. Simulation testing was conducted with a four degree-of-freedom motion frame which allowed an operator to perform the manipulation tasks. Four video systems were included in the simulation testing: a black and white and a color monoscopic system, a stereoscopic system, and a black and white two-view system. A sequential experimental plan first provided an overall analysis of the effects of tasks, scene parameters, and video systems. This was followed by a detailed experimental examination of the critical dimensions identified in the first experiment. Results are discussed in terms of a recommended TV system.

Crooks, W. H.↗