DevelopSpace - User contributions [en]

SiteRequests

2008-05-12T14:19:02Z

AndrewWooster:

This page documents suggested features to include as part of the DevelopSpace.net website. This is part of the [[DevelopSpace Information Systems]] project. Please list features here that you think would be useful to include as part of DevelopSpace.net. Please sign your additions (you can do so by adding four '~').

Updated List (5/11/08) - Bolded Items are things I think that are already done.

Developspace

Basic Features
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* Ability to upload designs with version and access control
* Ability to comment on said designs
* Discussion Threads
* Voting
* '''User Profile'''
* ''' Mailing Lists '''
* Search feature: ability to look for type, spec,
* Ability to post data from tests or use to a specific design
* Budgets Control (power, weight) -- be able to annotate designs and have them roll up to ensure it supports total project budget.
* Time Line / Gantt Charts

Advanced Features
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* Ability to view engineering drawings in real time (like move the models around)
* ability to screen shot and mark up designs
* ability to have teleconferences and be able to view and jointly mark up designs (i know there is something like this out there)
* Formal design review process
* Repository of environmental assumptions (like if you are trying to run a dynamics model, the vibration environment of a specific rocket)
* Task assignment / monitoring
* requirements traceability?

Comments from [[User:Jeremy|Jeremy Conrad]]:

*User Profile
*Users need the ability to sign up
*When signed in, site should track comments and changes
*Access Control: users should only have the ability to edit, upload, and see what they have permission for
*Some ability to verify users as "legit" people with experience

''comment from --[[User:Wsimmons|Wsimmons]] 09:06, 5 October 2007 (EDT)'': One solution is Social Network-like set-up. Instead of "friends", there are "colleagues". Users can form groups around a certain project which will have permissions to edit the project. Your reputation/resume grows as you work on more projects and are recommended by other users (similar to LinkedIn recommendations).

*File Storage
*Ability to Upload files with version and access control
*ability to view files? I think a really cool feature would be to have a flash based CAD viewer
*tag files with meta data. to include weight, power, size, design maturity

*Comments
*Ability to leave comments on designs
*Be able to draw on images of designs to be able to articulate desired changes
*Possibly be able to limit comments to certified users

*Project Management
*Time line
*Action Items assigned to users
*Gantt Charts?
*Master budgets

InterestingLinks

2008-04-18T11:57:40Z

AndrewWooster:

This page provides links to external sites of interest for the DevelopSpace concept. A listing of links to open source software tools for engineering are also provided as part of the DevelopSpace [[Open Source Engineering Tools]] project.

=Open Source Space Activities=
*SEDSAT-2 - A international, collaboratively developed cubesat. ([http://wiki.seds.org/index.php/SEDSAT-2 SEDS Wiki]) ([http://protoforge.org/projects/Project.php?pid=49 Protoforge Project])
*[http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/eagle/EaglePedia/index.php/Main_Page AMSAT Eagle Satellite Wiki Documentation (FDL)] ([http://www.amsat.org AMSAT] has been developing spacecraft for the amateur radio community since the early 1960s)
*[http://www.ibiblio.org/apollo/ Virtual Apollo Guidance Computer (GPL)]
*[http://www.cosmoscode.org/ CosmosCode] - A NASA Ames open source software initiative, part of NASA Ames [http://colab.arc.nasa.gov/ CoLab]
*The Open Source Spacecraft Project (FDL) - <nowiki>www.OpenSourceSpacecraft.org</nowiki>
*[http://openflightlinux.org OpenFlightLinux Project]
*[http://www.lunarpedia.org Lunarpedia (Public Domain)]
*[http://www.marspedia.org Marspedia (Public Domain)]
* [http://osaerospace.com/ OSAERO community] for open source spacetech social networking, team recruitment, etc.
*Also see our [[Open Source Engineering Tools]] listing.
* [http://openvirgle.net/ openvirgle] ([http://www.openvirgle.info/wiki/index.php/Main_Page])

=Articles Related to Open Source and Space=
*Open Source Software and its Role in Space Exploration ([http://www.usenix.org/events/lisa06/tech/slides/byrne.pdf Presentation (PDF)], [http://www.cio.com/article/111950 Article]) by D.J. Byrne
*[http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2006/03/30/software-of-space-exploration.html Software of Space Exploration by David Boswell]
*[http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-sat/?t=gr,lnxw01=OSsat Open Source Satellite Control]
*[http://gerlachspace.com/resources/Open%20Source%20Space%20Program.pdf Building an Open Source Space Program]
*[http://www.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=04/09/25/188215 Open source lives on Mars with rover mission extension]

*[http://www.kurtz-fernhout.com/oscomak/SSI_Fernhout2001_web.html A Review of Licensing and Collaborative Development with Special Attention to the Design of Self-Replicating Space Habitat Systems]

=Open Source Beyond Software=
These sites may have relevant insights and inspiration for activities here:
*Open source being applied in specific domains
**http://openwetware.org/ and http://biohack.sourceforge.net/
**http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org (need to register to see full set of projects)
**Three related sites: http://www.epower-propulsion.com/, http://www.efluids.com/, and http://www.emicronano.com/ (some aspects of the content of these is directly relevant to DevelopSpace)
**http://imechanica.org

[http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/mar2007/id20070302_219704.htm The New Science of Sharing] a Business Week article on open source in science.

=Additional Links=

NASA Software Distribution Policy
* http://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayAll.cfm?Internal_ID=N_PR_2210_001A_&page_name=all

Random Open Source links
*[http://dxm.org/fm/cookingpot/ Cooking pot markets]: an economic model for the trade in free goods and services on the Internet

Main Page

2008-04-18T11:57:05Z

AndrewWooster: Removed specific link to openvirgle, and moved link to "Interesting Links" section

{{SiteIndex}}
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===Welcome to the DevelopSpace Wiki Page===

The goal of DevelopSpace is to build-up the technical foundations for human space activities. DevelopSpace will engage in scientific and educational endeavors with a focus on open sharing of relevant technical resources and fostering related technical activities and innovations. DevelopSpace will enable a wide variety of individuals and groups to participate in the exploration, development, and utilization of space. You can learn more about DevelopSpace at our [[DevelopSpace:About|About Us]] page.

This website is dedicated to both advancing the DevelopSpace concept, a general reference for the technical space community, and as a hosting platform for space related technical projects. The content on this site is intended to grow over time. All interested individuals are invited to participate and contribute. Please add relevant items and help in expanding the information available here. You can modify a page by clicking the "edit" button at the top.

To follow DevelopSpace's progress and to become involved, please join our
[http://lists.developspace.net/listinfo.cgi/ds-news-developspace.net ds-news] announcement mailing list and [http://lists.developspace.net/listinfo.cgi/ds-discuss-developspace.net ds-discuss] higher volume discussion list by emailing
[mailto:ds-news-subscribe@lists.developspace.net ds-news-subscribe@lists.developspace.net] and [mailto:ds-discuss-subscribe@lists.developspace.net ds-discuss-subscribe@lists.developspace.net] respectively.

Recent publications featuring DevelopSpace include:
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/118137 Linux.com article describing the DevelopSpace concept]
* [[:Image:AIAA2007-OpeningSpaceforHumanity.pdf|AIAA Space 2007 conference paper describing motivation for DevelopSpace]]

===Project Hosting===

DevelopSpace provides free hosting services for projects advancing the technical foundations for human space activities. A listing of currently hosted projects is available by [[Projects|clicking here]]. At present, projects are offered space on this wiki, mailing list hosting, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_(software) Subversion] version control repository hosting. We intend to expand our offerings over time to assist projects in their success. If you are interested in hosting your project with DevelopSpace or if there are particular services that would be of interest to you, please [mailto:info@developspace.net let us know].

===Reference Library===

Our [[Reference Library]] catalogs a variety of technical information of interest to those developing space-related systems. The library is maintained by volunteer contributors and emphasizes freely available technical references. Please make use of and expand this resource for the overall space development community.

Main Page

2007-03-09T15:26:58Z

AndrewWooster: /* Site Index */

'''Welcome to the DevelopSpace.net Wiki Page'''

DevelopSpace is an effort to enable a wide variety of individuals and groups to participate in the exploration and development of space through the open creation and sharing of ideas, information, and designs.

At present this idea is in its infancy. This website is dedicated to bringing the DevelopSpace concept into being -- it is intended for those involved in exploring the possibilities of the idea and making it happen. The content on this site is intended to grow over time. Please add relevant items and help in expanding the information available here. You can modify a page by clicking the "edit" button at the top.

==Observations leading to the DevelopSpace concept==

The following is a list of a few observations I made prior to and during the formulation of the DevelopSpace concept. Taken together, these observations provide motivation for the creation of DevelopSpace.

Observations:

1) There exist a number of technical, financial, and political barriers to human expansion into space.

2) New and more fully developed technologies, systems, and tools will be of assistance in breaking down the technical barriers to the growing human exploration and settlement of space.

3) Human expansion into space captivates a large number of people around the world, although many of them are not at present actively involved in making it happen.

4) Many people around the world have skills relevant to advancing the human exploration and development of space, including a great many who are not currently involved in doing so.

5) Significant activity is already underway around the world in government, academia, industry, and the non-profit sector towards advancing the human exploration and development of space, although frequently much work is duplicated or lacks adequate focus to make a true contribution.

6) Information technologies are advancing rapidly and can enable space development-related collaboration and the sharing of models, tools, methods, results, designs, and other knowledge. Doing so will enable an individual or group to build upon earlier work more directly and will provide greater focus as to what work is worth engaging in.

7) Having an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards space exploration and development provides an inspiration and incentive towards for individuals to learn the math, science, and engineering skills involved in so doing.

8) Having a chance to be actively involved in space exploration and settlement activities makes one a greater supporter of such endeavors.

==Site Index==
The following are some relevant pages on the DevelopSpace wiki:
* [[MeetingNotes|Notes from DevelopSpace Meetings]]
* [[EarlyThoughts|Compilation of a few early (2005) ideas on the project]]
* [[InterestingLinks|Page of interesting links]] (please add to as you find more)
* [[People]] Please create an account and add a link to your user page here.
* [[To Do]] List of things to do for DevelopSpace - Please add items or sign-up for them as appropriate.
* [[SiteRequests|Site Requests]] List of requests for the website

SiteRequests

2007-03-09T15:26:23Z

AndrewWooster:

*Some form of peer review ability (Added: [[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:26, 9 March 2007 (EST))

Main Page

2007-03-09T15:25:41Z

AndrewWooster: /* Site Index */

User:AndrewWooster

2007-03-09T15:24:55Z

AndrewWooster: /* Contact Info */

== About Me ==

Education: BMath CS Co-op from University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 2006

Current Job: Programmer Analyst, Systems Application and Development, Schaeffler Canada

== Contact Info ==

*Name: Andrew Wooster
*Email: andrew.wooster@gmail.com
*MSN: andrew.wooster@gmail.com

User:AndrewWooster

2007-03-09T15:24:39Z

AndrewWooster: /* About Me */

To Do

2007-03-09T15:09:13Z

AndrewWooster:

This is a listing of things to do for DevelopSpace, in no particular order. Feel free to add items as you come up with them or sign-up for items you're working on.

Note: You can have your username and the date of your edit noted by including 4 '~' in a row with no quotes and no spaces.

* Website Design (Added: [[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** MediaWiki configuration (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
*** Switch to short URL's (i.e., without "index.php?")
*** Make so only people with accounts can modify
* Google Group Management (Added: [[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
* Graphics design (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** The current logo is a place holder, we could use a new one along with general graphics design and branding (this is probably something where having a variety of options to choose from would be good

To Do

2007-03-09T15:07:00Z

AndrewWooster:

This is a listing of things to do for DevelopSpace, in no particular order. Feel free to add items as you come up with them or sign-up for items you're working on.

Note: You can have your username and the date of your edit noted by including 4 '~' in a row with no quotes and no spaces.

* Website Design (Added: [[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** MediaWiki configuration (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
*** Switch to short URL's (i.e., without "index.php?")
*** Make so only people with accounts can modify
** Google Group Management (Added: [[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
* Graphics design (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** The current logo is a place holder, we could use a new one along with general graphics design and branding (this is probably something where having a variety of options to choose from would be good

To Do

2007-03-09T15:06:35Z

AndrewWooster:

This is a listing of things to do for DevelopSpace, in no particular order. Feel free to add items as you come up with them or sign-up for items you're working on.

Note: You can have your username and the date of your edit noted by including 4 '~' in a row with no quotes and no spaces.

* Website Design ([[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** MediaWiki configuration (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
*** Switch to short URL's (i.e., without "index.php?")
*** Make so only people with accounts can modify
** Google Group Management ([[User:AndrewWooster|AndrewWooster]] 10:06, 9 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
* Graphics design (Added: [[User:Pwooster|Pwooster]] 22:10, 8 March 2007 (EST), Signed-up: TBD)
** The current logo is a place holder, we could use a new one along with general graphics design and branding (this is probably something where having a variety of options to choose from would be good

User:AndrewWooster

2006-04-05T21:54:17Z

AndrewWooster:

== About Me ==

I'm currently finishing up a Honours Bachelors degree in Computer Science at the Unitversity of Waterloo. When I graduate in April, I will be working full time for Schaeffler Canada doing internal business programming.

== Contact Info ==

*Name: Andrew Wooster
*Email: andrew.wooster@gmail.com

People

2006-04-05T21:51:11Z

AndrewWooster:

Here's a list of people involved in DevelopSpace with links to their user pages (please add yourself)
*[[User:Pwooster|Paul Wooster]]

*[[User:Jeremy|Jeremy Conrad]]

*[[User:AndrewWooster|Andrew Wooster]]

User:AndrewWooster

2006-04-05T21:50:24Z

AndrewWooster:

I'm currently in my 4th year of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. When I graduate in April, I'm going to be working full time for Schaeffler Canada, primarily out of the Stratford location.