Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space

Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 151
Release: 1997-08-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309057442

Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space was written in response to a request from NASA's Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications (OLMSA) to evaluate its Advanced Human Support Technology Program. This report reviews the four major areas of the program: advanced life support (ALS), environmental monitoring and control (EMC), extravehicular activities (EVA), and space human factors (SHF). The focus of this program is on long-term technology development applicable to future human long-duration space missions, such as for a hypothetical new mission to the Moon or Mars.

Advanced Emu Portable Life Support System (Plss) and Shuttle/ISS Emu Schematics, a Comparison

Advanced Emu Portable Life Support System (Plss) and Shuttle/ISS Emu Schematics, a Comparison
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-01-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781794351769

In order to be able to adapt to differing vehicle interfaces such as suitport and airlock, adjust to varying vehicle pressure schedules, tolerate lower quality working fluids, and adapt to differing suit architectures as dictated by a range of mission architectures, the next generation space suit requires more adaptability and robustness over that of the current Shuttle/ISS Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU). While some features have been added to facilitate interfaces to differing vehicle and suit architectures, the key performance gains have been made via incorporation of new technologies such as the variable pressure regulators, Rapid Cycle Amine swing-bed, and Suit Water Membrane Evaporator. This paper performs a comparison between the Shuttle/ISS EMU PLSS schematic and the Advanced EMU PLSS schematic complete with a discussion for each difference. Campbell, Colin Johnson Space Center JSC-CN-26332

US Spacesuits

US Spacesuits
Author: Kenneth S. Thomas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2007-09-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387739793

* the most accurate and comprehensive work on U.S. spacesuits ever published. *A unique insight into the development of US spacesuits through to the present day. * Presents in context the authors’ unique collection of 172 black and white photographs. * Explains why spacesuits are a last refuge for astronauts for survival. * Details many technically and historically interesting developments, but which never achieved fruition.

NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities

NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2012-06-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309253624

NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) has begun to rebuild the advanced space technology program in the agency with plans laid out in 14 draft technology roadmaps. It has been years since NASA has had a vigorous, broad-based program in advanced space technology development and its technology base has been largely depleted. However, success in executing future NASA space missions will depend on advanced technology developments that should already be underway. Reaching out to involve the external technical community, the National Research Council (NRC) considered the 14 draft technology roadmaps prepared by OCT and ranked the top technical challenges and highest priority technologies that NASA should emphasize in the next 5 years. This report provides specific guidance and recommendations on how the effectiveness of the technology development program managed by OCT can be enhanced in the face of scarce resources.

Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight

Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight
Author: Michael R. Barratt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2008-03-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387681647

Over the years, a large body of knowledge has developed regarding the ways in which space flight affects the health of the personnel involved. Now, for the first time, this clinical knowledge on how to diagnose and treat conditions that either develop during a mission or because of a mission has been compiled by Drs. Michael Barratt and Sam L. Pool of the NASA/Johnson Space Center. Complete with detailed information on the physiological and psychological affects of space flight as well as how to diagnose and treat everything from dental concerns to decompression to dermatological problems encountered, this text is a must have for all those associated with aerospace medicine.

After LM

After LM
Author: John F. Connolly
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2020
Genre: Lunar excursion module
ISBN: 9780578622729

Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration

Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008-06-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309113830

As part of the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), NASA is planning for humans to revisit the Moon and someday go to Mars. An important consideration in this effort is protection against the exposure to space radiation. That radiation might result in severe long-term health consequences for astronauts on such missions if they are not adequately shielded. To help with these concerns, NASA asked the NRC to further the understanding of the risks of space radiation, to evaluate radiation shielding requirements, and recommend a strategic plan for developing appropriate mitigation capabilities. This book presents an assessment of current knowledge of the radiation environment; an examination of the effects of radiation on biological systems and mission equipment; an analysis of current plans for radiation protection; and a strategy for mitigating the risks to VSE astronauts.