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Thermal Systems Modeling of Chemical Heat Integrated Power Source (CHIPS) to Survive Lunar Night Environments
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Herein we present the thermal systems modeling of Chemical Heat Integrated Power Systems (CHIPS) to survive lunar night environments. The objective is to deliver at least 100 thermal Watts and 30~40 electric Watts for 336 ...
Energy reduction by using direct sunlight for a microalgae photobioreactor for a Mars habitat
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
The usage of in situ resources to reduce (re-)supply mass demands for human spaceflight to surfaces of celestial bodies will be a key element in evaluating mission feasibility. Biological components on the Life Support ...
Process Capability Analysis of Surface Mounted Components Requiring 100% X-Ray Inspection in Accordance with IPC-J-STD-001 GS Space Addendum
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
A case study for product reliability, process improvement and cycle-time reduction. The objective of this paper is to use a data driven process capability approach to determine the probability of the process producing ...
Optimization of the 4-Bed CO2 Scrubber Performance Based on Ground Tests
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Testing of ground hardware closely matching the flight design for the 4-Bed CO2 Scrubber (4BCO2) has provided a wealth of information about the complex and highly coupled batch process. The 4BCO2 process is a Thermal and ...
Moon Energy Storage and Generation: Proof of Concept
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Multiple studies have been performed assessing the possibility to use lunar regolith, processed in diverse methods, to store heat within it and re-use it at a proper time either for heating purposes or heat-to-electricity ...
Water Recovery from Human Metabolic Waste: System Design, Analysis, and Preliminary Results
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Paragon Space Development Corporation is developing a system to recover water from human metabolic waste, i.e. feces, in support of NASA's Water Recovery Technology Roadmap. Through a NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation ...
Modeling and Analyses of a Thermal Passively Stabilized LEO/GEO Star Tracker With Embedded Phase Change Material Applying the Infused Thermal Solutions (ITS) Method
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Phase change materials offer a way of storing excess heat and releasing it when it is needed. They can be utilized as a method to control thermal behavior without the need for additional energy. This work focuses on exploring ...
Silver Foam: A Novel Approach for Long-Term Passive Dosing of Biocide in Spacecraft Potable Water Systems � Update 2021
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
A spacecraft water disinfection system suitable for extended length space exploration should prevent or control the growth of microbes, prevent or limit biofilm formation, and prevent microbiologically influenced corrosion. ...
Thermal analysis of SUNRISE III ascent phase
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
SUNRISE III is a Solar telescope designed to operate at the Stratosphere (around 37 km). To reach this altitude, it is mounted on a Long Duration Balloon (LDB). From the thermal point of view, during the ascent phase when ...
Carbon Dioxide Removal by Ionic Liquid System (CDRILS): Continuous Operation and Full-Scale Brassboard Testing
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
The Carbon Dioxide Removal by Ionic Liquid System (CDRILS) is a light weight, low volume CO2 management technology for air revitalization in commercial and long duration human space missions. CDRILS is based on continuous ...