Keywords
SAFER; EVA; Propulsion; Ankle
Abstract
The objective of the thesis is to address the shortcomings of the current control modality of the Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue (SAFER) system by designing, implementing, and testing a body movement-based control interface, thereby allowing both hands to be free during Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Specifically, head rotations in different directions were captured using wearable inertial measurement units mounted on the head and torso for orientation control of SAFER, and the rotation of ankle joint angles from both legs was captured similarly for translation control of SAFER.
Thesis Completion Year
2025
Thesis Completion Semester
Summer
Thesis Chair
Park, Joon
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Thesis Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Language
English
Access Status
Campus Access
Length of Campus Access
1 year
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
Subjects
Extravehicular activity (Manned space flight)--Equipment and supplies; Space vehicles--Attitude control systems--Design and construction; Manned maneuvering units (Space flight); Space vehicles--Control systems; Human mechanics--Research
STARS Citation
DeCosta, Kalani A., "Extravehicular Activity Propulsion Control Using Body Movement-Based Control Interface" (2025). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 395.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/395
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