Environmental Control System for Command and Service Modules of Apollo Program - System Description and Discussion of Problem Areas 690618
The significant problems encountered in the development of the environmental control system for the command and service modules of the Apollo spacecraft are described in this paper. Three problem areas and the solutions are discussed in detail: corrosion in the coldplates, deficiencies in the heat-rejection capability of the space radiator, and performance defects in the evaporator. A summary of the constraints imposed upon the environmental control system designer because of spacecraft and mission considerations is given. Also, a brief explanation of the environmental control system and its functions is included.
Citation: Samonski, F., Ross, J., and Nicolello, H., "Environmental Control System for Command and Service Modules of Apollo Program - System Description and Discussion of Problem Areas," SAE Technical Paper 690618, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690618. Download Citation
Author(s):
Frank H. Samonski, James M. Ross, Henry Nicolello
Pages: 11
Event:
Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1969 Transactions-V78-A
Related Topics:
Control systems
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