Modification of the USOS to Support Installation and Activation of the Node 3 Element 2009-01-2416
The International Space Station (ISS) program is nearing an assembly complete configuration with the addition of the final resource node module in early 2010. The Node 3 module will provide critical functionality in support of permanent long duration crews aboard ISS. The new module will permanently house the regenerative Environment Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) and will also provide important habitability functions such as waste management and exercise facilities. The ISS program has selected the Port side of the Node 1 “Unity” module as the permanent location for Node 3 which will necessitate architecture changes to provide the required interfaces. The USOS ECLSS fluid and ventilation systems, Internal Thermal Control Systems, and Avionics Systems require significant modifications in order to support Node 3 interfaces at the Node 1 Port location since it was not initially designed for that configuration. This paper outlines the design, development, certification, and implementation of these changes in support of ISS assembly complete.
Citation: Link, D. and Williams, D., "Modification of the USOS to Support Installation and Activation of the Node 3 Element," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-2416, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-2416. Download Citation
Author(s):
Dwight E. Link, David E. Williams
Affiliated:
The Boeing Company, NASA Johnson Space Center
Pages: 6
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Life support systems
Control systems
Spacecraft
Waste management
Assembling
Avionics
Architecture
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