ATMOSPHERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SPACE VEHICLES, PART 1

Abstract

Studies are presented of subsystems performing one single atmosphere control function and of complete atmospheric control systems. The sub systems considered are the following: gas supply, humidity control, carbon dioxide management, trace contaminant removal, and oxygen recovery from carbon dioxide. Parametric data are presented whereby the subsystems and systems are characterized in terms of vehicle and mission parameters; interfaces between the atmospheric control system and other vehicle systems also are taken into account. Comparison of the subsystems considered are performed on an equivalent weight basis where the equivalent weight includes hard ware weight as well as penalties for material balance, power consumption, and heat rejection load. Areas of utilization of the various sub systems are defined in terms of mission duration, crew complement, and cabin atmosphere parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0405766

Entities

People

  • J. Rousseau

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkali Metals
  • Chemistry
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Electrolytic Processes
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Reaction
  • Heat Of Vaporization
  • Isotherms
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Oxidation
  • Pressurization
  • Separators
  • Spacecraft
  • Temperature Control

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers