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Development Status of the Thermal Layer of the Dynamic Life Support System Simulation V-HAB
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
The Virtual Habitat project (V-HAB) at the Technische Universit ̈at Mu ̈nchen (TUM) aims to develop a dynamic simulation environment for life support systems (LSS). The modular structure of the tool allows the combination ...
Development of a Test for Evaluation of the Hydrothermal Stability of Sorbents used in Closed-Loop CO2 Removal Systems
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
The International Space Station Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly uses zeolite 5A molecular sieve material packed into beds for the capture of cabin CO2. The beds are cyclically heated to drive off the CO2 and restore the ...
Development of an Automated Thermal Model Correlation Method and Tool
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
An essential part in the development of a spacecraft is the establishment of a thermal model for the thermal design and the temperature predictions during the operation phase. In order to improve the accuracy of the ...
Analysis of Process Gases and Trace Contaminants in Membrane-Aerated Gaseous Effluent Streams
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
In membrane-aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs), hollow fibers are used to supply oxygen to the biofilms and bulk fluid. A pressure and concentration gradient between the inner volume of the fibers and the reactor reservoir ...
INSPECT Sensor Suite for On-Orbit Inspection and Characterization with Extravehicular Activity Spacecraft
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
Most inspection and maintenance operations at the International Space Station (ISS) rely on astronaut extravehicular activities (EVAs). Autonomous or radio-controlled spacecraft that work in conjunction with astronauts ...
Development of Water Electrolysis System for Oxygen Production Aimed at Energy Saving and High Safety
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has been studying and developing Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) technologies, in particular an air regeneration system to support long-duration manned ...
PEASSS thermal subsystem: challenges in the thermal design of CubeSat missions
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
PEASSS is a 3-unit CubeSat (slated for launch in 2016) aiming to qualify and test in space “smart structures” including composite panels and piezoelectric materials, new piezo power generation system and fiber-optic sensor ...
RoboGlove – A Grasp Assist Device for Earth and Space
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
The RoboGlove is an assistive device that can augment human strength, endurance or provide directed motion for use in rehabilitation. RoboGlove is a spinoff of the highly successful Robonaut 2 (R2) system developed as part ...
Two-Phase Thermal Switch for Spacecraft Passive Thermal Management
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
Future manned and unmanned spacecraft will venture far beyond the relatively benign environment of low Earth orbit. The combination of extreme environments and high turndown requirements present a significant challenge for ...
GCMS water testing and results from the MSFC Environmental Chamber
(45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015-07-12)
Recent efforts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have culminated in the design and construction of a water-sampling module that enables both water and gas samples to be analyzed with a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer ...