The performance of the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) on actual lunar missions is discussed. Both subjective comments by the crewmen and recorded telemetry data are evaluated although emphasis is on the telemetry data. Because the most important information yielded by the PLSS deals with determination of crewman metabolic rates, these data and their interpretation are explained in detail. System requirements are compared with actual performance, and the effect of performance margins on mission planning are described. Mission preparation testing is described to demonstrate how the mission readiness of the PLSS and the crewmen in verified, and to show how the PLSS and the crewmen are calibrated for mission evaluation.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Apollo portable life support system performance report


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1972-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Apollo portable life-support system -- Development status

    Kincaid, W.C. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1965




    Apollo life-support and protective systems

    Faget, M. A. / Smylie, R. E. | NTRS | 1969