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Performance and endurance testing of a prototype carbon dioxide and humidity control system for Space Shuttle extended mission capabilityAn advanced flight prototype regenerable CO2 and humidity control system was delivered to NASA-JSC in February 1980. It is pointed out that this system offers substantial weight savings compared with the Shuttle Orbiter expendable lithium hydroxide CO2 removal system for extended duration missions. The present paper provides a brief description of the 4- to 10-man regenerable CO2 and humidity control system. The potential advantages which can be realized for an extended duration Shuttle mission are considered along with the results of extensive testing conducted at JSC. The performance evaluation and endurance tests show that the system is capable of long-term operation (up to 60 days) without maintenance.
Document ID
19860038819
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lin, C. H.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Cusick, R. J.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1985
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 851374
Accession Number
86A23557
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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