Remote Agent

How are remote agents used?

What is the NewMaap Simulation?

The NewMaap Simulation was a program developed to test Remote Agent. The program was designed as a spacecraft going to Saturn. The program had to perform the complicated maneuver of inserting into Saturn's orbit while taking pictures of the rings, and protecting itself from the radioactive particles in the rings. The simulation also had failures programmed in that Remote Agent would have to identify and attempt to fix. Remote Agent succeeded in developing a plan of how to accomplish the orbit insertion, executing the plan, and identifying and correcting the simulated problems. Not only was Remote Agent successful, but unexpectedly, it had an opportunity during the test to display a stellar performance.


How are remote agents used?
How does a remote agent work?
What is an orbit?
What new technologies are being tested on DS1?
How does DS1 take pictures?
What new technologies are being tested on DS1?

How did Remote Agent perform during the NewMaap simulation test?
How will we know if DS1's new technologies work?

Why are we testing new technologies on DS1?