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Atmospheric Monitoring Strategy for Ground Testing of Closed Ecological Life Support Systems
Technical Paper
2004-01-2477
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper reviews the evolution and current state of atmospheric monitoring on the International Space Station to provide context from which we can imagine a more advanced and integrated system. The unique environmental hazards of human space flight are identified and categorized into groups, taking into consideration the time required for the hazard to become a threat to human health or performance. The key functions of a comprehensive monitoring strategy for a closed ecological life support system are derived from past experience and a survey of currently available technologies for monitoring air quality.
Finally, a system architecture is developed incorporating the lessons learned from ISS and other analogous closed life support systems. The paper concludes by presenting recommendations on how to proceed with requirements definition and conceptual design of an air monitoring system for exploration missions.
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Feighery, J., Cavenall, I., and Knight, A., "Atmospheric Monitoring Strategy for Ground Testing of Closed Ecological Life Support Systems," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-2477, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-2477.Also In
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- James, JT et al 2001 Toxicological Assessment of the International Space Station Atmosphere Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Environmental Systems Orlando, Florida July 2001 SAE Paper Number 2001-01-2396
- James, JT 1999 Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Airborne Contaminants June 1999