Buch, Englisch, 314 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 499 g
Buch, Englisch, 314 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 499 g
ISBN: 978-3-030-52858-4
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
The book begins with the basics of space physiology before detailing the features that make up different kinds of life support systems. It includes concise descriptions of how atmospheric pressure is monitored, how oxygen levels are maintained, how waste management is achieved and how water is recycled, and also describes the processes of fire detection and suppression. Several chapters are devoted to chronicling the evolution of life support systems through the decades.
Each chapter includes a list of learning objectives, summary sections and review questions. Additionally, various analogs for spaceflight life support systems are examined, including nuclear submarines and our natural life support system here on Earth! Overall, this book serves as an approachable primer for any student seeking to understand the intricacies of spacecraft life support systems.
Zielgruppe
Lower undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
- Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Raumfahrt
- Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Physiologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Umweltmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin, Tropenmedizin, Sportmedizin Luft- und Raumfahrtmedizin
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1
Life Support Systems Basics
Ø Earth's Life Support System
Ø The Space Environment
Ø Planetary Environments
Chapter 2
Space Physiology. A Primer
Ø Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Ø Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Ø Fluid, Immune and Nervous Systems
Chapter 3
Life Support Systems and Sub-Systems
Ø Life Support Classification
Ø Open vs. Closed
Ø Sub-Systems and what they do
Chapter 4
Evolution and Development
Ø Mercury, Gemini and Apollo
Ø Skylab, Shuttle
Ø ISS
Chapter 5
ISS Systems and Sub-Systems
Ø ARS, ACS, THC, FDS, WRS, VS
Ø Sub-system performance
Ø Sub-system reliability
Chapter 6
EVA Equipment and Protocols
Ø Current technology
Ø Prebreathe protocols
Ø Lunar and Martian suits
Chapter 7
Exercise and other countermeasures
Ø Bone and muscle loss explained
Ø COLBERT, CEVIS, ARED
Ø Radiation protection
Chapter 8
Closing in on a Closed Life Support System
Ø Bioregenerative Life Support
Ø MELISSA
Ø How it works
Chapter 9
Future Life Support Concepts
Ø Near-term: Lunar and Martian
Ø Hypometabolic stasis
Ø Human Hibernation