Development of Simulation Tool for Life Support System Design Based on the Interaction Model

Abstract

In recent years, with increased size of the manned space program and systems used in the programs, the role of computer simulations has increased. I have long used and developed independently several simulation tools for the design, operation, analysis, and optimization of the Life Support Systems (LSS). I recognized that the designer makes his/her own idea certain while building a simulation model on a computer. However, conventional simulation tools are not designed so that the interaction between the designer and a model building support environment is dynamically used to bring out a designer's idea. Therefore, in this paper, I consider the development of a conceptual design support tool in the design of the LSS, while focusing attention on the interaction between the simulation tool and the designer.