A mission concept to study multigenerational mammalian reproduction

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dc.creatorRodgers, Erica
dc.creatorSimon, Matt
dc.creatorChai, Patrick
dc.creatorLewis, Weston
dc.creatorNeilan, Jim
dc.creatorStillwagen, Fred
dc.creatorWilliams, Phillip
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-28T17:55:26Z
dc.date.available2016-07-28T17:55:26Z
dc.date.issued2016-07-10
dc.descriptionUnited States
dc.descriptionNASA LaRC
dc.descriptionNASA Langley
dc.description502
dc.descriptionICES502: Space Architecture
dc.descriptionVienna, Austria
dc.descriptionErica M. Rodgers, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionPatrick R. Chai, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionJames H. Neilan, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionFred H. Stillwagen, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionPhillip A. Williams, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionMatthew A. Simon, NASA Langley Research Center, USA
dc.descriptionThe 46th International Conference on Environmental Systems was held in Vienna, Austria, USA on 10 July 2016 through 14 July 2016.
dc.descriptionWeston Lewis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
dc.description.abstractA team at NASA Langley Research Center conducted a study during which a conceptual space mission was designed. In this study, rodents are used as human analogs to gather biological and systems data in a relevant environment applicable to future settlements on Mars. The mission concept uniquely addresses the combined effects of long-durations (one-year or greater), autonomous and robotic operations, and biological responses to partial gravity with an emphasis on reproduction. The objectives of this study were to 1) understand challenges associated with designing an artificial gravity habitat that supports the reproduction and maturation of a large animal colony, 2) identify mission architectures and operational concepts to transport and maintain such a facility, and 3) identify fundamental science considerations for mammalian reproduction studies to inform vehicle design. A model demonstration unit was developed to visualize and test certain design concepts that resulted from these considerations. Three versions of this demonstration unit were built over the course of the study, each taking into account lessons learned from the previous version. This paper presents the updated baseline mission and spacecraft design concepts to achieve these objectives, with a specific emphasis on updates since publication in previous works. Analyses of the integrated system trades among the elements which make up the conceptual vehicle are described to address overall feasibility and identify potential integrated design opportunities. The latest iteration of the habitat robotics design and a conceptual design example for autonomous care of crew and systems are also presented. Finally, the conclusion of this conceptual design study, necessary future analyses to enable such a facility, and comments upon other applications of a similar exploration-focused research facilities are addressed.
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dc.identifier.otherICES_2016_22
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2346/67466
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher46th International Conference on Environmental Systems
dc.subjectMission concept
dc.subjectHabitation
dc.subjectArtificial partial gravity
dc.subjectLarge animal colony
dc.titleA mission concept to study multigenerational mammalian reproduction
dc.typePresentation

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