Logistics Reduction: RFID Enabled Autonomous Logistics Management (REALM) (LR-REALM)

The Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Logistics Reduction (LR) project Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Enabled Autonomous Logistics Management (REALM) task focuses on the subset of autonomous logistics management functions pertaining to automated localization and inventory of all physical assets pertaining to, or within, a vehicle utilizing RFID technologies. REALM technology can provide detailed data to enable autonomous operations such as automated crew procedure generation and robotic interaction with logistics and deep space habitats; this is especially of value where communication delays with Earth drive the need for self-reliance. The REALM project will conduct a series of ISS technology demonstrations. The first ISS demonstration, REALM-1, started in February 2017 and was completed at the end of FY19 when it was transitioned to the ISS program for sustaining operations. The second ISS demonstration, REALM-2, started late2019 and will continue for at least one year.