Comfort and Heat Control During Extended Space Flights 961538
The inability to adequately assess overall temperature in contradictory thermal conditions is problematic for monitoring the safety and comfort of the astronaut during extended EVA. A nonuniform heating/cooling system applied to the surface of the body provides a paradigm for identifying the most sensitive areas for measuring overall heat status. Manipulating warming /cooling tube patterns in the space suit during EVA has potential in providing a normal heat topography. Systematically varying astronaut's heat exchange onboard can enhance comfort and performance and prevent health problems that accompany living in a closely-controlled, constant environmental habitat.
Citation: Koscheyev, V., Greaves, I., Leon, G., Hubel, A. et al., "Comfort and Heat Control During Extended Space Flights," SAE Technical Paper 961538, 1996, https://doi.org/10.4271/961538. Download Citation
Author(s):
Victor S. Koscheyev, Ian A. Greaves, Gloria R. Leon, Allison Hubel, Eric D. Nelson
Affiliated:
University of Minnesota
Pages: 8
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1996 Transactions - Journal of Aerospace-V105-1
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