RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR A MANNED SPACE VEHICLE.
Abstract
A waste management unit (laboratory model) for use in a space simulator was designed, fabricated, and tested. The unit was designed to: Support 4 men for 30 days. Operate for five 30-day simulated missions. Operate under weightless or normal gravity conditions. Collect urine and feces separately but simultaneously while the user is in the seated position. Collect urine when the user is in the standing position. The unit incorporates a single sphere to collect, dehydrate, and store feces. This precludes the necessity of manual transfer of waste. Positive odor control is achieved with a forced air flow. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0654306
Entities
People
- Harold Wallman
- John L. Dodson
Organizations
- General Dynamics