SST II Statement of Work.pdf

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

Software, Robotics, & Simulation Division (SRSD)

The Contractor shall provide the item or services specified in Section B in accordance with Task Orders related to the following:

INTRODUCTION

This statement of work describes the effort necessary to provide simulation and software technology support to the JSC Engineering Directorate’s Software, Robotics, & Simulation Division (SRSD), and its external customers. SRSD is responsible for developing and supporting simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) applications for Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) training systems, robotics training systems, and engineering analysis; and developing situational awareness and planning software. SRSD is also responsible for providing engineering products and analysis in the areas of Orion flight software management, Vehicle System Management (VSM), automation and intelligent systems, and telerobotics and autonomous robotic systems for ground and space flight applications. SRSD supports the International Space Station (ISS) Program, the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), the Training Systems for the 21st Century (TS21), and advanced programs for exploration. The contractor is responsible for providing simulation and software technology support to the SRSD for the tasks defined under the Scope below.

SCOPE

The contractor shall provide SRSD with space vehicle systems and software expertise, and simulation and software technology support in two major domains, (1.0) Simulation and Graphics and (2.0) Spacecraft Software. Within the simulation and graphics domain the contractor shall provide expertise in the fields of (1.1) Trick Simulation Math Models and Applications, (1.2) Simulation Products, and (1.3) Virtual Reality as detailed in the following sections. Within the spacecraft software domain the contractor shall provide expertise in the fields of (2.1) System Engineering and Integration, (2.2) Software Engineering Analysis Test Bed, (2.3) Guidance, Navigation, and Control Software Development, and (2.4) Advanced Robotics Software.

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1.0 Simulation and Graphics

1.1 Trick Simulation Math Models and Applications

The contractor shall develop and maintain the Trick simulation math models including dynamic and kinematic robotic systems, spacecraft system models, manipulator/orbital dynamics, earth environmental models, contact dynamics models, and interfaces to numerous software systems and scene generation graphics capabilities developed at JSC. The contractor shall develop and support advanced kinematics and dynamic robotic simulations, space craft simulations, tools for engineering analysis, real-time human-in-the-loop/hardware-in-the-loop training simulations, and the associated documentation.

The Trick simulation applications vary widely and include batch (non-real-time), real-time, hardware-in-the-loop, human-in-the-loop, multi-process/processor, and multi-computer simulations using both Trick time-based and event-based scheduling mechanisms. The contractor shall develop Trick simulation applications which include full life cycle support including investigating, defining requirements, designing, prototyping, developing, testing, verifying, and documenting advanced simulation techniques for robotics and spacecraft systems.

In performing these tasks, the contractor shall also develop and evaluate software requirements and software algorithms necessary to provide simulations of robotics systems, spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, propulsion and life support), and integrated robotics and spacecraft environments.

The contractor shall perform facility-specific development and integration required to interface with flight hardware and software avionics systems. It is anticipated that multiple simulation and avionic facilities will share math models developed under this task; therefore the contractor shall follow modeling and simulation standards and data architectures to facilitate model sharing between simulations.

The Trick math models and simulation applications may be used for engineering analysis of robotic and spacecraft systems. The contractor shall develop analysis requirements, run analysis simulations, analyze data, and document the results of the analysis.

1.2 Simulation Products

1.2.1 Trick Simulation Environment

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The Trick Simulation Environment is a set of software utilities and code generators which allow users to rapidly develop, integrate, and operate simulations based on the specific requirements of their application domain. The Trick core capabilities are defined as the run-time executive, user interfaces, code generators, and other simulation construction and operation support utilities.

The contractor shall develop and maintain the Trick simulation environment core capabilities.

1.2.2 Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG)

The Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) software package is a 3D viewing tool used for SSRMS and EVA planning and review and for situational awareness during SSRMS operations. DOUG is primarily developed to support the Virtual Reality Lab and is also used in multiple training facilities at JSC. The contractor shall continue development and maintenance of DOUG. The contractor shall develop innovative image generation algorithms and techniques, and interface these capabilities with existing off-the-shelf sensor and motion hardware.

1.2.3 General Use Nodal Network Solver (GUNNS)

GUNNS is a flow system modeling software package that combines nodal analysis and the hydraulic-electric analogy to simulate fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. It has sufficient compactness and fidelity to model these aspects of space vehicles in real-time. It has reusable components for system design and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) providing capability for rapid development, ease of maintenance, and cost savings. GUNNS is compatible with and optimized for the Trick simulation environment, but may be executed independently of Trick. The contractor shall develop and maintain GUNNS.

1.2.4 TrickHLA

The TrickHLA Simulation Interoperability package is software which uses the IEEE 1516 High Level Architecture (HLA) standard for interoperability and provides a Trick model Application Programming Interface (API) to allow users to quickly develop Trick based distributed simulations. The TrickHLA core capabilities are defined as support for the IEEE 1516-2000 and IEEE 1516-2010 standards, coordinated initialization between distributed simulations, user APIs, and example simulations. The contractor shall develop and maintain the TrickHLA simulation interoperability core capabilities.

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1.2.5 MAGIK Simulation Maintenance and Development

The Manipulator Analysis Graphic Interactive Kinematic (MAGIK) simulation supports kinematic analysis for the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS), the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM), and other robotic systems. MAGIK is an interactive robotics simulation tool that provides 2D and 3D graphical user interfaces and displays for robotic analysis. The contractor shall develop and maintain the MAGIK simulation to meet the analysis requirements. The contractor shall integrate the flight system manipulator control system software, as supplied by the Trick simulation team, into the MAGIK software. The contractor shall also integrate the Advanced Graphics for Engineering Applications (AGEA) graphic simulation releases, as supplied by NASA, into the MAGIK simulation.

1.3 Virtual Reality (VR)

The field of virtual reality includes research, design, and development of VR state-of-the-art technologies and software. The contractor shall provide DOUG based VR training environments, including mission specific scene databases, for astronaut EVA training and robotic systems training. These environments include helmet mounted displays, wide-screen displays, motion and force feedback devices, mass handling robotic hardware-in-the-loop simulations, free- flyer hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and other sensor devices for motion tracking.

The contractor shall integrate dynamic simulations into these environments for training and engineering analysis, and provide astronaut training session support.

2.0 Spacecraft Software

2.1 System Engineering and Integration (SEI)

The contractor shall support space vehicle system and subsystem managers in systems engineering and integration analyses, and in development of Flight Software. This work will include requirements assessment, architecture development, design analysis, trade studies and analyses, support of technical oversight activities and collaboration with program prime contractors, and with multiple vehicle systems and subsystems for life cycle implementation of vehicle hardware and software systems. The contractor will support system and subsystem managers in technical oversight activities including oversight of requirements, designs, verification plans, test data, certifications, system performance verification, integration and problem resolution, as well as collaboration with NASA Program and Project Offices.

The contractor shall perform systems engineering analysis by identifying

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2.2 Software Engineering Analysis Test Bed (Kedalion)

The Software Engineering Analysis test bed is used for design analysis, evaluation of command & data handling, and other avionics integration software functionality.

The contractor shall maintain the test bed and provide configuration management responsibilities, including documentation and property custodian duties.

2.3 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Software Development

The contractor shall perform tasks, which include (1) model and algorithm development, software integration, configuration management, issue tracking, and version delivery, (2) real-time hardware in the loop facility development, testing, and configuration management to support integrated testing of GN&C and avionics, and (3) test requirements development and documentation for support of GN&C software.

2.4 Advanced Robotics Software

Research and development in advanced robotics includes research, prototyping, design, and development of intelligent and/or autonomous robotic software systems and software in support of space operations, science, and exploration missions. The contractor shall analyze missions, tasks, and scenarios; develop software designs, requirements, and software algorithms necessary to provide intelligent robotics architectures, systems or subsystems; develop tools and environments; and develop effective human-robot interactive systems.

3.0 Quality Management

JSC has SAE AS9100 registration and intends to maintain it. The contractor shall perform all work on-site in accordance with the JSC Quality Management System and shall ensure work involving this contract performed off-site is in accordance with SAE AS9100. On-site quality assurance functions, responsibilities, and tasks will be specified, if required, per Task Order.

4.0 Applicable Documents

Documents applicable to this Statement of Work are listed in Attachment J-13, List of Applicable Documents, or in the task orders. They are available at the

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JSC and Engineering Directorate homepage. The contractor shall ensure that the official, latest version of the applicable document is utilized in performance of this contract.