On-Orbit Servicing Enhancements with CREWLOCK EVA Operations from the SPACEHAB Module 871496
The present airlock and EVA suit present some barriers to cost-effective EVA. CREWLOCK is an alternative to the present airlock that is compatible with orbiter design and new EVA suit technologies. A pressure wall transit device which is a relatively close form fit to the transiting body reduces loss of pressurant gases, eliminates pumps, and reduces lock mass and transit time.
Citation: Haynes, W., Taylor, T., and Citron, R., "On-Orbit Servicing Enhancements with CREWLOCK EVA Operations from the SPACEHAB Module," SAE Technical Paper 871496, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/871496. Download Citation
Author(s):
William E. Haynes, Thomas C. Taylor, Robert Citron
Affiliated:
Science Applications International Corp., SPACEHAB, Inc.
Pages: 12
Event:
Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Downsizing
Pumps
Pressure
Gases
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