1. Functional Performance of an Enabling Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem Architecture for Deep Space Exploration Missions
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Matthew J. Kayatin, Jay L. Perry, Christine M. Stanley, Morgan B. Abney, Lee A. Miller, Kenneth R. Frederick, Kevin C. Takada, Monsi C. Roman, Keith J. Parrish, Joseph P. Scott, Zachary Greenwood, and Robert L. Newton
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Atmosphere (unit) ,Deep space exploration ,Computer science ,Process (engineering) ,Component (UML) ,International Space Station ,Systems engineering ,Carbon dioxide removal ,Architecture ,TRACE (psycholinguistics) - 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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- 2013
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