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Implementation and Testing of a Mechanical Counterpressure Bio-Suit System
Technical Paper
2005-01-2968
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
The Bio-Suit System is a modular spacesuit concept based on mechanical counterpressure. Two types of Bio-Suit leg prototypes have been developed and tested: a shape-responsive hybrid series and an elastic band series. We previously demonstrated the hybrid concept could successfully provide a uniform 29kPa counterpressure on the calf and thus developed a full-leg version. This prototype maintained a low profile but did not sustain constant volume during knee flexion. More success was achieved with two variations of elastic band prototypes. The first variation, detached bands, maintained joint mobility but encountered numerous practical difficulties. The second variation, elastic bindings, showed encouraging preliminary results and could be enhanced in the future with the use of smart materials.
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Authors
- Liang Sim - Man Vehicle Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Kristen Bethke - Man Vehicle Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Nicole Jordan - Man Vehicle Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cameron Dube - Man Vehicle Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Jeffrey Hoffman - Man Vehicle Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cam Brensinger - NEMO Equipment, Inc.
- Guillermo Trotti - Trotti and Associates, Inc.
- Dava Newman - Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Citation
Sim, L., Bethke, K., Jordan, N., Dube, C. et al., "Implementation and Testing of a Mechanical Counterpressure Bio-Suit System," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-2968, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-2968.Also In
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