ANALYSIS OF LIMITING THERMAL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED BY A MANNED SPACE SUIT IN ORBIT.

Abstract

In this study, three thermal problems have been examined which occur in the design of space suits to be used when personnel are outside the parent vehicle. The first concerns the time-temperature variation of an infinite thermal conductivity suit exposed to extreme conditions of heating and cooling. The second is related to temperature differences which may occur from the top to the bottom of the suit, thereby causing physiological discomfort. Finally, the scheme was examined whereby these temperature differences might be ameliorated by circulating a fluid in passages behind the suit material. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0429184

Entities

People

  • Kenneth R. Cramer
  • Thomas F. Irvine Jr.

Organizations

  • State University of New York

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conductivity
  • Fabrics
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Space Suits
  • Textiles
  • Thermal Conductivity

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space