Functional Performance of an Enabling Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem Architecture for Deep Space Exploration Missions

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Functional Performance of an Enabling Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem Architecture for Deep Space Exploration Missions

L.J Perry / B.M Abney / P.J Scott / M.C Stanley / R.K Frederick / W.Z Greenwood / J.M Kayatin / L.R Newton / J.K Parrish / C.M Roman / ... [more]

Abstract

A subsystem architecture derived from the International Space Station's (ISS) Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem (ARS) has been functionally demonstrated. This ISS-derived architecture features re-arranged unit operations for trace contaminant control and carbon dioxide removal functions, a methane purification component as a precursor to enhance resource recovery over ISS capability, operational modifications to a water electrolysis-based oxygen generation assembly, and an alternative major atmospheric constituent monitoring concept. Results from this functional demonstration are summarized and compared to the performance observed during ground-based testing conducted on an ISS-like subsystem architecture. Considerations for further subsystem architecture and process technology development are discussed.

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Title :

Functional Performance of an Enabling Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem Architecture for Deep Space Exploration Missions

Contributors:

L.J Perry (author) / B.M Abney (author) / P.J Scott (author) / M.C Stanley (author) / R.K Frederick (author) / W.Z Greenwood (author) / J.M Kayatin (author) / L.R Newton (author) / J.K Parrish (author) / C.M Roman (author)

Publication date :

2013

Size :

15 pages

Type of media :

Report

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English

Keywords :

Life Support Systems , Space Technology , Trace contaminants , Environmental monitoring , Deep space , Space exploration , Life support systems , Carbon dioxide removal , International space station , Electrolysis , Purification , Ground tests