The paper presents results of experimental studies of the potential use of virtual reality tools in the TsF-18 centrifuge’s cabin to simulate control of the Lunokhod by a cosmonaut. The possibility to use the virtual reality tools in the TsF-18 centrifuge’s cabin, operability of these tools and comfort of wearing the virtual reality helmet for an operator were experimentally confirmed. Tests performed confirm the feasibility of controlling the centrifuge’s motion in order to simulate the Lunokhod movement over the difficult lunar surface. Objective experimental data and subjective assessments show that in most tests an operator was able to control the Lunokhod comfortably.
The paper proposes experimental studies to evaluate a cosmonaut's ability to control an on-planet rover immediately after a long space mission. The general concept of the experimental research is presented. The general requirements for a simulator of the on-planet rover and proposals for the technical support of post-flight research are represented.
Proposals for the parametric modernization of the world famous centrifuge СF-18 (State Or-ganization "Gagarin Research & Test Cosmonaut Training Center”) are presented in order to create on its platform a prototype simulator for training cosmonauts (crews) of interplane-tary expeditions and scientific research on deep space problems.
The article describes the creation and development of the Department of Centrifuges and Dynamic Simulators in Yu.A. Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center and gives a chronological review of creation of the centrifuges CF-7 and CF-18 and dynamic simulators based on them. The main characteristics of the centrifuges, as well as the tasks that can be solved with their use in the process of training cosmonauts and carrying out studies and tests are presented. The article contains memoirs of veterans of the department including Pavlov V.A., Stepanovа V.P., Chudinov A.P., Burdin B.V.
The article describes creation and development of the Department of Centrifuges and Dynamic Simulators in Yu.A. Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center and gives a chronological review of creation of the centrifuges CF-7 and CF-18 and dynamic simulators based on them. The main characteristics of the centrifuges, as well as the tasks that can be solved using them in the process of training cosmonauts and carrying out research and tests are presented. The article contains memoirs of veterans of the department including Pavlov V.A., Stepanov V.P., Chudinov A.P., Burdin B.V.
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