This paper describes challenges and recommendations for research to improve spacecraft fire detection. Because crew safety is critical to every spaceflight mission, effective fire detectors must detect a wide variety of fires to ensure the success of future space exploration. Fire emissions are affected by fuel type, heating conditions, gravity and exploration atmosphere. Advances in sensing technology provide a promising basis for future detectors, which must selectively detect a broad variety of fires. Addressing these areas will secure the success of future lunar and deep space missions.


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    Title :

    Research Questions and Challenges for Improved Spacecraft Fire Detection


    Contributors:
    C. Fortenberry (author) / X. Wang (author) / T. Cleary (author) / J. Easton (author) / G. Berger (author) / M. Meyer (author)

    Publication date :

    2021


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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