Development of a Water Recovery System Resource Tracking Model
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A simulation model has been developed to track water resources in an exploration vehicle using Regenerative Life Support (RLS) systems. The Resource Tracking Model (RTM) integrates the functions of all the vehicle components that significantly affect the processing and recovery of water during simulated missions. The approach used in developing the RTM enables its use as part of a complete vehicle simulation for real-time mission studies. Performance data for the components in the RTM are focused on water processing. The data provided to the model have been based on the most recent information available regarding the technology of the component. This paper will describe the process of defining the RLS system to be modeled, the way the modeling environment was selected, and how the model has been implemented. Results showing how the RLS components exchange water are provided in a test case.
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Joe Chambliss, NASA Johnson Space Center, USA
Imelda Stambaugh, NASA Johnson Space Center, USA
Miriam Sargusingh, NASA Johnson Space Center, USA
Sarah Shull, NASA Johnson Space Center, USA
Michael Moore, Johnson Space Center, USA
The 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems was held in Bellevue, Washington, USA on 12 July 2015 through 16 July 2015.