Accession Number:

AD0647197

Title:

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXTRAVEHICULAR PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY

Descriptive Note:

Final rept., 2 Jul 1962-30 Apr 1964

Corporate Author:

CLARK (DAVID) CO INC WORCESTER MA

Personal Author(s):

• Osborne, Norman H.
• Rock, Lee C.

Report Date:

1966-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

74.0

Abstract:

A prototype extravehicular pressure suit assembly was designed and fabricated for use in earth and lunar environments. Conditions of space environment, preliminary design concepts, laboratory evaluations of materials, the intermediate model configuration, and the final suit assembly are described in detail. This assembly consists of special underwear, liner ventilation system, gas container, restraint layer and cover, insulation, micrometeorite protection, an outer reflective layer, and a life support system. The life support system is a liquid oxygen, semi-closed, recirculating-type backpack. The use of new material distinguishes this assembly from current pressure suits. Recommendations for further research and development are included.

Descriptors:

• *PRESSURE SUITS
• *EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
• SPACE ENVIRONMENTS
• MATERIALS
• VENTILATION
• OXYGEN
• SHIELDING
• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• HELMETS
• JOINTS
• THERMAL INSULATION

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics
• Protective Equipment
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE