S17.03 - Fault Management Technologies
Status: Completed
Start Date: 2024-08-07
End Date: 2025-02-06
Description: Neoskye Inc. proposes the Autonomous Resilience Management System (ARMS), a groundbreaking innovation in spacecraft fault management that integrates advanced AI, ML, and RL algorithms. ARMS is designed to autonomously detect, recover from, and make decisions regarding faults in critical spacecraft subsystems, notably the Electrical Power System (EPS) and Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS). Leveraging Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for spatial data analysis and Reinforcement Learning for dynamic recovery strategies, ARMS aims to significantly enhance spacecraft resilience and autonomy. This system draws on Neoskye's extensive experience in AI-driven fault management for UAVs and armored vehicles, promising to reduce ground intervention significantly and enhance mission success rates. The technology's predictive analytics capabilities enable proactive fault management, extending mission life and operational efficiency. ARMS's innovation lies in its comprehensive integration of sensor data and AI-driven analytics, setting a new standard for autonomous spacecraft operations and offering broad applicability across NASA's mission portfolio.
Benefits: Artemis Program: Enhances reliability and autonomy for lunar missions, supporting critical operations on the Moon's surface. Mars Sample Return: Ensures secure sample handling and fault resilience, crucial for the success of collecting and returning Martian samples. Europa Lander: Offers robust fault management for harsh environments, essential for exploring Europa's icy surface and subsurface ocean. Lunar Flashlight: Provides autonomous fault detection and recovery for the spacecraft investigating lunar ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions. Rovers and Rotorcraft: Improves navigation, drilling, and sample capture operations, vital for Mars and other celestial bodies' exploration missions. Autonomous Vehicles: Adapts ARMS for self-driving cars and drones, enhancing fault management and operational safety in terrestrial environments. Defense Systems: Applies to autonomous armored vehicles and UAVs, offering advanced fault management capabilities for critical military operations. Commercial Space Operations: Supports private space companies in satellite deployment, space tourism, and commercial lunar missions with enhanced FM systems. Industrial Automation: Integrates into smart factories and industrial robotics, ensuring robust fault detection and autonomous recovery for increased efficiency. Maritime and Aeronautical Systems: Adapts for autonomous ships and aircraft, providing advanced fault management for safer and more reliable operations.
Lead Organization: Neoskye Inc.