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0G Human Factors and Habitability
• Overview• Required Crew Volumes• Human Physiological Adaptation to 0G• Workstation Design• Restraint Design• Ideal Cabin Layout• Stowage
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Mercury Spacecraft Interior Layout
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Gemini 4 Crew Cabin
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Apollo Spacecraft (Rescue Configuration)
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Required Habitable Volume
From Nicogossian et. al., Space Biology and Medicine, Vol. II: Life Support and Habitability, AIAA, 1994
MercuryLunar Module
GeminiApollo
Shuttle + Spacehab
Shuttle
Skylab(100 m3)
ISS(170 m3)
Shuttle + Spacelab
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0G Neutral Body Posture
From Nicogossian et. al., Space Biology and Medicine, Vol. II: Life Support and Habitability, AIAA, 1994
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0G Restrained Reach Envelope
From Nicogossian et. al., Space Biology and Medicine, Vol. II: Life Support and Habitability, AIAA, 1994
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0G Workstation Layout
From Nicogossian et. al., Space Biology and Medicine, Vol. II: Life Support and Habitability, AIAA, 1994
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Skylab Chair Restraint
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Skylab Table Restraints
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Isogrid Flooring Design
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Cleat Restraint System
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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EVA Foot Restraints
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Skylab Exterior Configuration
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Skylab Orbital Work Shop Interior
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Skylab Multiple Docking Adapter Layout
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Skylab Living Quarters Layout
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Skylab Wardroom Layout
From MSFC Skylab Crew Systems Mission Evaluation, NASA TM X-64825, 1974
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Skylab Waste Management Compartment
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Stowage
• Number of items stowed proportional tovolume, crew size, duration, complexity ofmission– Mercury: 48 items– Gemini: 196– Apollo: 1727– Shuttle: 2600– Skylab: 10,160– ISS: >20,000
• After you stow it, how do you find it?
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Psychosocial Issues
• Scheduling and planning• Recreation• Command structure• Issues affecting crew morale
– Environment– Food and drink– Exercise– Hygiene– Noise– Lighting
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International Space Station
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A Tour of ISS