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Spacecraft Life Support Systems
- Aerospace Standard
- AIR1168/14A
- Stabilized
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Scope
A life support system (LSS) is usually defined as a system that provides elements necessary for maintaining human life and health in the state required for performing a prescribed mission. The LSS, depending upon specific design requirements, will provide pressure, temperature, and composition of local atmosphere, food, and water. It may or may not collect, dispose, or reprocess wastes such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, urine, and feces.
It can be seen from the preceding definition that LSS requirements may differ widely, depending on the mission specified, such as operation in Earth orbit or lunar mission. In all cases the time of operation is an important design factor. An LSS is sometimes briefly defined as a system providing atmospheric control and water, waste, and thermal management.
The major subsystems required to accomplish the general functions mentioned above are:
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Breathing and pressurization gas storage system.
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Temperature and humidity control system.
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Carbon dioxide control system.
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Trace contaminant control system.
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Water management system.
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Waste management system.
Rationale
The technical committee which originally created this document no longer exists. The documents provides good basic information on making calculations in spacecraft life support systems. This document is one of 14 documents that were part of the original SAE Applied Thermodynamics Manual, most of which have already been stabilized.
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Data Sets - Support Documents
| Title | Description | Download |
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| Unnamed Dataset 1 | ||
| Table 14-1 | Physiological Requirements | |
| Table 14-2 | Properties of Common Water Absorbents | |
| Table 14-3 | Regenerable Silica Gel Subsystem Accessory Weight (3-Man System) | |
| Table 14-4 | Comparison of Subsystem Characteristics | |
| Table 14-5 | Atmospheric Contaminants | |
| Table 14-6 | Human Flatus Composition | |
| Table 14-7 | Quantity and Rate of Waste |
Issuing Committee
AC-9 Aircraft Environmental Systems Committee
Furthers the advancement of technology related to the research, design, test and utilization of aircraft environmental and anti-icing/deicing systems. Develops and updates standards, recommended practices, and information reports contributing to the quality, economy, and safety of commercial and military aircraft.
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