Self-cleaning spacesuits for future planetary missions using carbon nanotube technology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.12.019
Abstract: Abstract Lunar dust proved to be troublesome during the Apollo missions. The powdery dust got into everything, abrading spacesuit fabric, clogging seals and other critical equipment. Even inside the lunar module, Apollo astronauts were exposed… read more here.
Keywords: lunar dust; self cleaning; spacesuit; future planetary ... See more keywords
IVA spacesuit for commercial spaceflight - Upper body motion envelope analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.05.026
Abstract: Abstract This paper introduces a new, preliminary physical ergonomics model for spacecraft cabin and cockpit architecture and for control systems layout conceptualization. The research was executed during a year-long collaboration between the Florida Institute of… read more here.
Keywords: envelope; spacesuit; model; upper body ... See more keywords
Exploring innovative radiation shielding approaches in space: A material and design study for a wearable radiation protection spacesuit.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lssr.2017.08.003
Abstract: We present a design study for a wearable radiation-shielding spacesuit, designed to protect astronauts' most radiosensitive organs. The suit could be used in an emergency, to perform necessary interventions outside a radiation shelter in the… read more here.
Keywords: space; radiation; material; radiation shielding ... See more keywords
Conceptual Design of Spacesuit Hard Hip Joint
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/3742123
Abstract: Spacesuit hip joint plays an important role on astronaut activities, such as planetary walking and surveying. This paper proposes a conceptual design of hard hip joint in consideration of the coupling effect of spacesuit hip… read more here.
Keywords: hip; hip joint; hard hip; spacesuit ... See more keywords
Spacesuit Center of Gravity Assessments for Partial Gravity EVA Simulation in an Underwater Environment.
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DOI: 10.1177/00187208211070635
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective is to analytically determine the expected CG and build hardware to measure and verify the suited subject's CG for lunar extravehicular activity (EVA) training in an underwater environment. BACKGROUND For lunar EVAs,… read more here.
Keywords: spacesuit; gravity; partial gravity; center gravity ... See more keywords
Objective Metrics Quantifying Fit and Performance in Spacesuit Assemblies.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.5123.2018
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Human-spacesuit fit is not well understood, especially in relation to operational performance and injury risk. Current fit decisions use subjective feedback. This work developed and evaluated new metrics for quantifying fit and assessed metric… read more here.
Keywords: fit performance; quantifying fit; metrics quantifying; performance ... See more keywords