Mockups 101: Code and Standard Research for Space Habitat Analogues

Abstract

This paper describes the application of aerospace design methodologies to the planning, design, and construction of space habitat analogues. These habitat designs occur along a spectrum from simple Foamcore and wood construction open to the ambient environment, to steel or composite pressure vessels for human occupancy with a hypobaric atmosphere. Success in developing and operating a mockup and simulator research program often depends upon careful code and standard research aimed at compliance to protect the health and safety of construction workers, researchers, test subjects, and visitors alike. Nomenclature ANSI = American National Standards Institute ASME = American Society of Mechanical Engineers ATM = atmosphere CERC = Controlled Environment Research Chamber GFI = ground fault interrupt HEDP = Human Exploration Demonstration Project HPC = Human-Powered Centrifuge ISS = International Space Station PVHO = pressure vessel for human occupancy TRL = technology readiness level

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