NASA funded: ACLO enables autonomous operation of cryogenic systems through development of physics-based software models and simulations that assist engineers and operators with designing cryogenic systems, optimizing propellant loading regimes, and supervising control and recovery functions. NASA Unfunded: The automation of functions and processes within the architecture and the integration of IVHM capabilities will ultimately provide repeatable, reliable loading operations and will reduce the heavy reliance on highly-skilled, highly-trained personnel to operate and maintain ground systems and to conduct launch operations. OGA: None. Commercial: The automation of functions and processes within the architecture and the integration of IVHM capabilities will ultimately provide repeatable, reliable loading operations and will reduce the heavy reliance on highly-skilled, highly-trained personnel to operate and maintain ground systems and to conduct launch operations. Nation: The technologies developed by the AS-ACLO team can help mature concepts for variable levels of autonomy and can enable us to rapidly adapt to and support various launch concepts in a multi-use environment, increase system availability, and reduce operations and maintenance costs associated with cryogenic systems.
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