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This study improved the liquid cooling garment (LCG) hood for astronauts, enhancing fit and comfort. The redesigned LCG hood effectively manages heat, increasing astronaut safety during space missions.

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  • Space exploration engineering
  • Human factors in aerospace
  • Thermal management systems

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  • Astronauts require effective thermal regulation to prevent overheating during space missions.
  • Existing liquid cooling garments (LCGs) have limitations in fit, comfort, and cooling efficiency.
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration is essential for developing advanced aerospace protective gear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the fit and comfort of the original liquid cooling garment (LCG) hood for the MACS-Delphi garment.
  • To develop a novel prototype of the LCG hood with improved thermal management capabilities.
  • To address specific design flaws in the original LCG hood, including tubing layout, material consistency, and fit.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a design process framework (LaBat & Sokolowski, 1999) to guide multi-disciplinary collaboration between apparel design, physiology, and psychology researchers.

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  • Identified and systematically addressed four key issues: tubing layout optimization, improved stitching techniques, consistent fabric sourcing, and enhanced hood fit.
  • Developed and tested a revised LCG hood prototype in an environmental chamber.

    • Main Results:

    • The revised LCG hood demonstrated effective heat extraction and cooling performance in environmental chamber tests.
    • Improvements in tubing distribution and fit were successfully implemented, addressing previous design limitations.
    • The new prototype offers enhanced wearer comfort and a more secure fit compared to the original design.

    Conclusions:

    • The redesigned LCG hood significantly improves astronaut safety through superior heat extraction and increased comfort.
    • The implemented revisions to the LCG hood design offer potential applications for whole-body LCGs.
    • This study highlights the importance of integrated design approaches for optimizing astronaut protective equipment.