The Space Station Prototype Program - The development of a regenerative life support system for extended-duration missions.Design concepts and test philosophies which may contribute to the development of a low-cost maintainable environmental control/life support system are examined. It is shown that the concept of producing flight prototype equipment during a developmental program can reduce the eventual cost of a flight system by incorporating realistic flight-type design requirements without imposing exacting design features and stringent controls. A flight prototype design is one that can be converted readily into an actual flight design without any conceptual change. Modularity of subsystems provides the system and the program a degree of flexibility relative to the eventual vehicle configuration and technological improvements.
Document ID
19720061527
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Willis, N. C., Jr. (NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Neel, J. M. (United Aircraft Corp. Hamilton Standard Div., Windsor Locks, Conn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1972
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress