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