Lunar Module Environmental Control Subsystem
690619
02/01/1969
- Event
- Content
- The lunar module environmental control subsystem provides life support functions, active cooling for the heat loads, and water and oxygen. Featured designs include brushless d-c motors, water sublimators, water-gas centrifugal separators, and cold rail electronics cooling. Testing proceeded incrementally from component development through flight vehicle vacuum chamber demonstrations. Major developments required were the water sublimators, water-gas centrifugal separators, oxygen pressure regulators, and iodine-water compatibility with the system. The flight records of the lunar module environmental control subsystem have been satisfactory.
- Pages
- 9
- Citation
- Gillen, R., Elliot, F., and Wilde, R., "Lunar Module Environmental Control Subsystem," SAE Technical Paper 690619, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690619.