International Space Station USOS Crew Quarters On-orbit vs Design Performance ComparisonThe International Space Station (ISS) United States Operational Segment (USOS) received the first two permanent ISS Crew Quarters (CQ) on Utility Logistics Flight Two (ULF2) in November 2008. Up to four CQs can be installed into the Node 2 element to increase the ISS crewmember size to six. The CQs provide private crewmember space with enhanced acoustic noise mitigation, integrated radiation reduction material, communication equipment, redundant electrical systems, and redundant caution and warning systems. The racksized CQ is a system with multiple crewmember restraints, adjustable lighting, controllable ventilation, and interfaces that allow each crewmember to personalize their CQ workspace. The deployment and initial operational checkout during integration of the ISS CQ to the Node is described. Additionally, the comparison of on-orbit to original design performance is outlined for the following key operational parameters: interior acoustic performance, air flow rate, temperature rise, and crewmember feedback on provisioning and restraint layout.
Document ID
20090014830
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Broyan, James Lee, Jr. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Borrego, Melissa Ann (MEI Technologies, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Bahr, Juergen F. (Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2008
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
JSC-1744109ICES-300
Meeting Information
Meeting: 39th International Conference on Environmental Systems