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NASA Microclimate Cooling ChallengesThe purpose of this outline form presentation is to present NASA's challenges in microclimate cooling as related to the spacesuit. An overview of spacesuit flight-rated personal cooling systems is presented, which includes a brief history of cooling systems from Gemini through Space Station missions. The roles of the liquid cooling garment, thermal environment extremes, the sublimator, multi-layer insulation, and helmet visor UV and solar coatings are reviewed. A second section is presented on advanced personal cooling systems studies, which include heat acquisition studies on cooling garments, heat rejection studies on water boiler & radiators, thermal storage studies, and insulation studies. Past and present research and development and challenges are summarized for the advanced studies.
Document ID
20060027899
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Trevino, Luis A.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Microclimate Cooling Conference
Location: Natick, MA
Country: United States
Start Date: September 14, 2004
End Date: September 15, 2004
Sponsors: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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