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EVA: European plans.

J Wenzel1, K E Klein, L Vogt

  • 1DLR, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Koln, Germany.

Acta Astronautica
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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European extravehicular activity (EVA) plans utilize a higher 500 hPa suit pressure. Physiological consequences and discrepancies in decompression data are analyzed, proposing solutions for future space missions.

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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration
  • Human physiology
  • Aerospace engineering

Background:

  • European extravehicular activity (EVA) plans differ from US and Soviet scenarios.
  • A key difference is the adoption of a higher suit pressure (500 hPa).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review European EVA plans and their higher suit pressure.
  • To present physiological consequences of 500 hPa suit pressure.
  • To identify factors causing discrepancies in decompression data.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current European EVA plans.
  • Analysis of physiological consequences of higher suit pressure.
  • Comparison of laboratory decompression data with operational EVA results.

Main Results:

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  • European EVA plans feature a 500 hPa suit pressure.
  • Physiological consequences and protective procedures are outlined.
  • Discrepancies between lab and operational decompression data were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Microgravity and spacesuit influence likely explain decompression discrepancies.
  • Recommendations for experimental validation and technological development are proposed.
  • Future EVA procedure design requires clarification of these factors.