Vacuum resource provision for Space Station FreedomThe use of vacuum resources is integral to a number of proposed concepts for gas disposal from Space Staton Freedom. These include both direct overboard venting and onboard collection and storage of waste gases. A methodology is presented for determining flowrates through proposed vacuum lines. The flowrates through overboard vents are used to calculate number column densities, which are compared with current Freedom program requirements. The results are combined with discussions about the relative merits of some proposed and alternate concepts for providing vacuum resources.
Document ID
19900040368
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Laskey, Kenneth J. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Reston, VA, United States)
Mordfin, Theodore G. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Reston, VA, United States)
Russ, Thomas W. (Grumman Corp. Reston, VA, United States)