OXYGEN REGENERATION IN SPACE VEHICLES
Abstract
Closed-air regenerating systems can be of the alkali-peroxide-containing type, the type based on electrolysis of water and reduction of CO2, or the type employing green plants for biosynthesis. The use of the last two types seems highly improbable for the flights of both Vostok-1 and -2 and can be dismissed without detailed discussion. Impurities are usually removed from the air on a short flight by chemical means only. On a 10-day trip, there is nothing to be gained in attempting to generate O from waste CO2. The weight of the equipment or plant life would be prohibitive. The disadvantages ruling out the use of the other 2 systems are presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 13, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0283245
Entities
Organizations
- Library of Congress