palmer%hbvb.span@VLSI.JPL.NASA.GOV (Gary Palmer) (08/26/88)
I am considering applying for work at one of the contractors working on the space station. My specialty is Human Factors in computer software design. I have recognized a lack of information while trying to determine how current politics and the elections will effect the future of this project. What I have found so far is the both Bush and Duke claim they will keep the program at some level, but they don't say where cuts will occur. One source tells me that they will eliminate the idea of it being a constantly manned station. This would increase the need for powerful (I hate saying intelligent) computer control, which increases the need for a highly functional interface etc... If anyone out there has heard, or knows, anything about the future of the space station please let me know. If this is the wrong forum, I appologize and need to be directed to the correct one. I will be most happy to summarize and post the results. PLEASE send responses to me directly, do not burden the net. Thankyou, Gary Palmer Science Applications International Corp. (213) 781-8644 SPAN: hbva::palmer INTERNET: palmer%hbva.span@vlsi.jpl.nasa.gov Any necessary disclaimers apply!