The Columbus environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) is compared with the Spacelab ECLSS. The individual Columbus ECLSS equipment characteristics are identified, stating whether they are identical, modified, and advanced or completely new compared to the Spacelab capabilities. Although the basic ECLSS functions of Columbus are similar to those of Spacelab there are considerable differences in design and performance between the two systems. These differences are mainly caused by two factors. The first one is the mission duration characterized by the in orbit life time of the module and the uninterrupted attendance of one crew before change of shift. The second one is the required full automatic operation capability caused by the 180 days free flying and unmanned period of the Man-Tended Free Flyer.
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems for Pressurized Modules: From Spacelab to Columbus
1988
6 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Life Support Systems , Columbus space station , Environmental control , Life support systems , Spacecraft design , Spacecraft environments , Spacelab , Air conditioning , Fire fighting , Spacecraft cabin atmospheres , Spacecraft contamination , Temperature control , Foreign technology
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