Life Support Systems for Humans in Space

Life support systems are an integral part of crewed spacecraft designs and habitation systems. This textbook introduces the LSS capabilities that sustain humans who live and work in space, and it is written at a level appropriate for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book begins with...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Seedhouse, Erik
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Life Support Systems Basics
  • Chapter 2: Space Physiology: A Primer
  • Chapter 3: Life Support Systems and Sub-Systems
  • Chapter 4: Evolution and Development
  • Chapter 5: ISS Systems and Sub-Systems
  • Chapter 6: EVA Equipment and Protocols
  • Chapter 7: Exercise and other countermeasures
  • Chapter 8: Closing in on a Closed Life Support System
  • Chapter 9: Future Life Support Concepts
  • Index