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Food and medical sample freezer kit concept for ShuttleA variety of food and storage of samples can be provided by a Space Shuttle Orbiter Freezer Kit. The proposed concept is an integrated package consisting of four -23 C (-10 F) storage compartments and a Stirling cycle refrigeration unit. The Stirling cycle mechanical refrigeration was selected over alternative systems for superior efficiency and safety. The trade-offs and a conceptual design of the system are presented.
Document ID
19770064012
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Copeland, R. J. (Vought Corp. Dallas, Tex., United States)
Jaax, J. R. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Proctor, B. W. (Rockwell International Corp. Space Div., Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1977
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 77-ENAS-23
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: US
Start Date: July 11, 1977
End Date: July 14, 1977
Sponsors: AIChE, SAE, ASMA, AIAA, ASME
Accession Number
77A46864
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-9912
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-13965
Distribution Limits
Public
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