CLLARE Design/Atmosphere

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This document is part of the CLLARE Design Tasks tree.

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[edit] Summary

The purpose of this design task is to decide upon a cabin atmosphere for the CLLARE Command Module.

[edit] Background

[edit] Features/Considerations

  • Fire safety
  • EVA preparations

[edit] Requirements

  • Should not be too hard to find minimum partial pressure from oxygen to ensure easy breathing.

[edit] Available Solutions

[edit] Low pressure pure oxygen

Used on Apollo (0.5 atm?)

[edit] 1 atm Heliox

Used on Soyuz. Heliox is used on ISS, unsure of pressure.

[edit] Supporting material/calculations

Should not be hard to find figures for:

  • Mercury
  • Gemini
  • Vostok
  • Mir
  • Skylab
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