Systems engineering overview for regenerative life-support systems applicable to space habitats
Abstract
The Life-Support Systems Group of the 1977 NASA Ames Summer Study conducted analyses initially to identify areas where partial or complete closure of the life-support system, for various types of space habitats, should be considered, and to develop a sound methodology for identifying, screening, and evaluating alternative closure schemes. Results of these analyses, including the systems engineering considerations that affect technology-development planning and management for regenerative life-support systems, are discussed. A recommended methodology is also presented as a basis for future technology-development activities in this area.
- Publication:
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Space Resources and Space Settlements
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979srss.nasa....1S
- Keywords:
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- Aerospace Environments;
- Life Support Systems;
- Space Colonies;
- Systems Analysis;
- Systems Engineering;
- Closed Ecological Systems;
- Closures;
- Environmental Control;
- Manned Spacecraft;
- Mission Planning;
- Regeneration (Engineering);
- Space Missions;
- Space Stations;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles