Waste Collector Operation in STS

820887

02/01/1982

Event
Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Authors Abstract
Content
The Shuttle Orbiter Waste Collector Subsystem (WCS) is an integrated multi- functional zero gravity operational device utilized to collect and process biowastes from both males and females, wash water from the Personal Hygiene Station (PHS), gases from Wet Trash Stowage, water from the Extravehicular Maneuvering Unit (EMU), and emesis filled bags.
The first flight of the Space Transportation System (STS-1) revealed several problems mostly related to unexpected amounts of cabin debris. This paper discusses the process of problem definition and resolution, and the results from subsequent flights. Additionally, detailed descriptions of the system in normal and redundant modes of operation are presented.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/820887
Pages
7
Citation
Murray, R., Mangialardi, J., McIntosh, M., Vaughn, T. et al., "Waste Collector Operation in STS," SAE Technical Paper 820887, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820887.
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Published
Feb 1, 1982
Product Code
820887
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English