A Theoretical Study of Space Equivalent Thermal Conditions and Their Applicability

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Title
A Theoretical Study of Space Equivalent Thermal Conditions and Their Applicability
Date
1964
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TDR 64-20
Creator
Auxier, T. A.
Corporate Author
University of Kentucky Research Foundation
Laboratory
Biomedical Laboratory
Extent
114
Identifier
AD0437575
Access Rights
Unknown
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-11346
DoD Project
7164
DoD Task
716409
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
2.5
Abstract
Radiation heat transfer calculations are made for a cylindrical model of a 50th percentile suited space man in 7 space configurations: (1) deep space probe, (2) a point 136 miles from the bright side of the moon, (3) a point 136 miles from the surface of the dark side of the moon, (4) a point 500 miles from the surface of the bright side of the earth, (5) a point 500 miles form the surface of the dark side of the earth, (6) a 500 mile circular earth orbit a5d (7) a 136 mile circular moon orbit. Similarly, radiation heat transfer calculations are made for the same space man model in four hypothetical chamber configurations I, II, III and IV. The space results are superimposed on the chamber results in order to determine equivalent temperatures for simulating the given space conditions. For instance, depending on the space suit absorptance, the required chamber III temperature for simulating the deep space probe can vary from 260 to 1150R. With these results the capabilities of the AMRL thermal chamber for simulating any one of the seven space configurations are determined.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-03
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource