INVESTIGATION OF INTEGRATED PASSIVE TECHNIQUES OF PRESSURIZATION AND THERMAL CONTROL IN A SPACE WORKER'S GARMENT
Abstract
This report describes an investigation of integrated passive techniques for pressurization and thermal control in a space worker's garment. The specific goal was the development and fabrication of a complete laboratory model space worker's garment, based upon passive techniques, with which the problems of passive physiological protection could be further explored. The suit design which developed is based upon mechanical pressurization using an expandable closed-cell foam material as the pressurizing medium, and upon thermal control by the controlled evaporation of sweat at reduced pressures. Two experimental components, an arm section, and a single leg section, were assembled and tested to provide data for the design of the suit. The results of the investigation indicate that the PAPRETEC (PAssive PREssurization and TEmperature Control) concept is feasible and that further development of the suit should be undertaken.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0337001
Entities
People
- A. L. Marcum
- H. A. Mauch