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Space suits and life support systems for the exploration of MarsThe requirements and technologies needed for a viable space suit, or Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), to be worn under conditions of Martian gravity field and environment are examined and alternative concepts for space suits and portable life support systems for the exploration of Mars are proposed. The challenge is illustrated by a comparison of the Martian surface with previous and current manned space environments, such as the low earth orbit, the lunar surface, and the surface of the earth. A summary of relevant data collected from Mariner and Viking probes is presented and it is pointed out that this information must be used to create an EMU which provides temperature regulation; humidity control; a regulated oxygen supply; pressure regulation; metabolic and toxic waste removal; contaminant control; thermal and cosmic radiation protection; biological isolation of the human and the Mars environment from each other; tear, dust, and puncture protection; water; and communication.
Document ID
19910025497
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kuznetz, Lawrence H.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1990
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-3732
Accession Number
91A10120
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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