Methodology and Assumptions of Contingency Shuttle Crew Support (CSCS) Calculations Using ISS Environmental and Life Support Systems

The current International Space Station (ISS) Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system is designed to support an ISS crew size of three people. The capability to expand that system to support nine crew members during a Contingency Shuttle Crew Support (CSCS) scenario has been evaluated....

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Published in:SAE transactions 2006-01, Vol.115, p.148-159
Main Authors: Prokhorov, Kimberlee, Shkedi, Brienne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airlocks
Carbon dioxide
Conservatism
Flight crews
Orbiters
Oxygen
Space flight
Space stations
Spacecraft launching
Spacecraft orbits
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Summary:The current International Space Station (ISS) Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system is designed to support an ISS crew size of three people. The capability to expand that system to support nine crew members during a Contingency Shuttle Crew Support (CSCS) scenario has been evaluated. This paper describes how the ISS ECLS systems may be operated for supporting CSCS, and the durations expected for the oxygen supply and carbon dioxide control subsystems.
ISSN:0096-736X
2577-1531