Analysis Of Limiting Thermal Conditions Encountered By A Manned Space Suit In Orbit
Report Number: AMRL TDR 63-102
Author(s): Irvine, Thomas F., Jr., Cramer, Kenneth R.
Corporate Author(s): State Univ Of New York Stony Brook
Laboratory: Biomedical Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1963-11
Pages: 26
Contract: Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project: 6301
DoD Task: 630104
Identifier: AD0429184
Abstract:
In this study, three thermal problems have been examined which occur in the design of space suits to be used when personnel are outside the parent vehicle. The first concerns the time-temperature variation of an infinite thermal conductivity suit exposed to extreme conditions of heating and cooling. The second is related to temperature differences which may occur from the top to the bottom of the suit, thereby causing physiological discomfort. Finally, the scheme was examined whereby these temperature differences might be ameliorated by circulating a fluid in passages behind the suit material.
Provenance: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Author(s): Irvine, Thomas F., Jr., Cramer, Kenneth R.
Corporate Author(s): State Univ Of New York Stony Brook
Laboratory: Biomedical Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1963-11
Pages: 26
Contract: Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project: 6301
DoD Task: 630104
Identifier: AD0429184
Abstract:
In this study, three thermal problems have been examined which occur in the design of space suits to be used when personnel are outside the parent vehicle. The first concerns the time-temperature variation of an infinite thermal conductivity suit exposed to extreme conditions of heating and cooling. The second is related to temperature differences which may occur from the top to the bottom of the suit, thereby causing physiological discomfort. Finally, the scheme was examined whereby these temperature differences might be ameliorated by circulating a fluid in passages behind the suit material.
Provenance: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control