Habitability Issues in Long-Duration Undersea and Space Missions

Abstract

The report reviews a number of studies in the area of habitability. Emphasis was placed on extracting from these studies that information most relevant to any long-term mission in confinement. It is concluded that, whereas the basic laws of habitability are known, there is much yet to be learned concerning development of social structures in small groups in relative isolation, planning for necessary hygiene needs, development of proper work spaces, and construction of internal and external communications systems. With respect to testing for habitability and the documentation of habitability principles, the space program was found to be considerably more advanced than was the program for undersea missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0747690

Entities

People

  • James F. Parker Jr.
  • Martin G. Every

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Astronautics
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Heart Rate
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Psychophysiology
  • Space Missions
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Space