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Results of shuttle EMU thermal vacuum tests incorporating an infrared imaging camera data acquisition systemManned tests in Chamber B at NASA JSC were conducted in May and June of 1990 to better quantify the Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit's (EMU) thermal performance in the cold environmental extremes of space. Use of an infrared imaging camera with real-time video monitoring of the output significantly added to the scope, quality and interpretation of the test conduct and data acquisition. Results of this test program have been effective in the thermal certification of a new insulation configuration and the '5000 Series' glove. In addition, the acceptable thermal performance of flight garments with visually deteriorated insulation was successfully demonstrated, thereby saving significant inspection and garment replacement cost. This test program also established a new method for collecting data vital to improving crew thermal comfort in a cold environment.
Document ID
19920048689
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, James E.
(NASA Stennis Space Center Stennis Space Center, MS, United States)
Tepper, Edward H.
(Hamilton Standard Windsor Locks, CT, United States)
Trevino, Louis A.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 911388
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 15, 1991
End Date: July 18, 1991
Accession Number
92A31313
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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