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Use of Human Computer Models to Influence the Design of International Space Station Propulsion ModuleThe overall design for the International Space Station (ISS) Propulsion (Prop) Module consists of two bell shapes connected by a long tube having a shirt sleeve environment. The tube is to be used by the flight crew to transfer equipment and supplies from the Shuttle to ISS. Due to a desire to use existing space qualified hardware, the tube internal diameter was initially set at 38 inches, while the human engineering specification, NASA-STD-3000, required 50". Human computer modeling using the MannequinPro application was used to help make the case to enlarge the passageway to meet the specification. 3D CAD models of Prop Module were created with 38 inches, 45 inches and 50 inches passageways and human figures in the neutral body posture as well as a fetal posture were inserted into the model and systematically exercised. Results showed that only the 50 inches tube would accommodate a mid tube turn around by a large crew member, 95th percentile American males, by stature.
Document ID
19990116215
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hamilton, George S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Hall, Meridith L.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Southeastern Simulation Conference
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: October 6, 1999
End Date: October 7, 1999
Sponsors: Society for Computer Simulation
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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