From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!npoiv!npois!houxi!deimos!ariel!houti!trc
Newsgroups: net.space
Title: space mining and computer graphics
Article-I.D.: houti.150
Posted: Wed Sep  8 09:04:29 1982
Received: Thu Sep  9 03:09:10 1982


Remote space mining might also be aided by computer graphics. 
The robot mining tool could be simulated, and overlaid upon the 
video image (or even a  computer simulation of the image, constantly
updated to match the received version).  This would provide the 
operator with immediate feedback sufficient to allow work without
much confusion.  An additional delay could also be added, so that
when a simulated catastrophe occurs, the operator could cancel the
last few seconds of operation.  The extra second or so wouldnt
make much difference, and could save millions in damaged  equipment.

				Tom Craver
				houti!trc