Design of a multi-agent system for cost reduction in multi-craft space missions

S. Grey; G. Radice; M. Vasile; J. Fuchs; Q. Wisjnands

Design of a multi-agent system for cost reduction in multi-craft space missions

S. Grey^*, G. Radice, M. Vasile, J. Fuchs, Q. Wisjnands

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Abstract

An approach for reducing the costs of multi-craft space missions using multiple autonomous agents is presented in this paper. The approach hinges on replacing the ground and space based control systems with an integrated multi-agent system (MAS) comprised of specialised autonomous agents. We describe in particular how this design is applied to ESA's DARWIN exo-planet telescope mission and define the structure of the MAS. The scheme shows potential for improvement over a traditional control system design in a number of areas, most notably in the reliability of the spacecraft in unexpected scenarios, significantly lower ground control requirements and much easier re-use of individual agents in other missions, all leading to the possibility of reduced operational costs for the mission.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	60th International Astronautical Congress 2009
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of a meeting held 12-16 October 2009, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Place of Publication	Paris
Pages	7072-7078
Number of pages	7
Publication status	Published - 31 Dec 2009
Event	60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009 - Daejeon, Korea, Republic of Duration: 12 Oct 2009 → 16 Oct 2009

Conference

Conference	60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009
Country/Territory	Korea, Republic of
City	Daejeon
Period	12/10/09 → 16/10/09

Keywords

multi-craft space missions
multi-agent system
operational costs

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Grey, S, Radice, G, Vasile, M, Fuchs, J & Wisjnands, Q 2009, Design of a multi-agent system for cost reduction in multi-craft space missions. in 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009: Proceedings of a meeting held 12-16 October 2009, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Paris, pp. 7072-7078, 60th International Astronautical Congress 2009, IAC 2009, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of, 12/10/09.

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