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Cyrogenic Life Support Technology Development ProjectKSC has used cryogenic life support (liquid air based) technology successfully for many years to support spaceflight operations. This technology has many benefits unique to cryogenics when compared to traditional compressed gas systems: passive cooling, lighter, longer duration, and lower operating pressure. However, there are also several limiting factors that have prevented the technology from being commercialized. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (NIOSH-OMSHR) has partnered with NASA to develop a complete liquid air based life support solution for emergency mine escape and rescue. The project will develop and demonstrate various prototype devices and incorporate new technological innovations that have to date prevented commercialization.
Document ID
20150018116
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Bush, David R.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL United States)
Date Acquired
September 17, 2015
Publication Date
September 3, 2015
Publication Information
Publication: https://techport.nasa.gov/view/10511
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
KSC-E-DAA-TN26332
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
compressed gas systems: passive cooling
and lower operating pressure
lighter
cryogenics
Technology Portfolio System
longer duration
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