Zero Gravity and Life Support Systems — Friends or Foes?

Trusch, Raymond B.

doi:10.4271/820837

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“…It is important to note that humans, just like other organisms, have a high capacity for adaptability that is aided by current technological advancements, making life possible in even the most unyielding surroundings. Technology as crucial as space shuttle life support systems is developed on Earth, which guides its use in the harsh conditions of space and the disorientation of zero gravity ( Trusch, 1982 ). This type of issue can be improved through cognitively informed testing using tools, for example in a simulated weightless environment ( Aoki et al, 2005 ).…”

Section: Applied Social Research For Spacementioning

confidence: 99%

Creativity and Cognition in Extreme Environments: The Space Arts as a Case Study

2020

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Humans, like all organisms, have evolved to survive in specific environments, while some elect or are forced to live and work in extreme environments. Understanding cognition as it relates to environmental conditions, we use 4E cognition as a framework to explore creativity in extreme environments. Our paper examines space arts as a case study through the history, present practices, and future possible arts in the context of humans beyond the Kármán boundary of the Earth’s atmosphere. We develop a proposed taxonomy of space arts, based on prior taxonomies, and provide specific exemplars of space art developed by artists in space or for use by astronauts in space. Using examples of space art since the birth of the space age, we discuss (1) how human survival in extreme environments requires investment in the space arts, driven by consideration of various biopsychosocial factors and (2) how new scientific and engineering discoveries; such as the detection of air current patterns with paper airplanes in zero gravity, could be consequences or examples of creative thinking driven by artists in the various types of space art. We conclude by discussing possible benefits of space art, future research applications, and advocate that all space actors, government or private, involve artists in all projects beyond the Kármán Boundary of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Section: Applied Social Research For Spacementioning

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Creativity and Cognition in Extreme Environments: The Space Arts as a Case Study

2020

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“…Water reclamation is essential for the life support in space, and the distillation of urine is one of the most important sources. 17 However, the absence of gravity makes the collection of condensed water challenging. 17,18 One widely applied system, Vapor Compressing Distillation (VCD), utilizes a rotating condenser drum to generate centrifugal forces, aiding the condensed water to drip off the condensing surface.…”

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“…17,18 One widely applied system, Vapor Compressing Distillation (VCD), utilizes a rotating condenser drum to generate centrifugal forces, aiding the condensed water to drip off the condensing surface. 17,18 Additionally, heat exchangers play an important role in the temperature and humidity control of spacecraft. Centrifuge separators also use centrifugal force to promote the removal of condensate from heat transfer surfaces 17 and the collections of free droplets in air flow.…”

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“…17,18 Additionally, heat exchangers play an important role in the temperature and humidity control of spacecraft. Centrifuge separators also use centrifugal force to promote the removal of condensate from heat transfer surfaces 17 and the collections of free droplets in air flow. 19 While dropwise condensation exhibits significant potential in enhancing condensation heat transfer compared with filmwise condensation, there remains a lack of quantitative understanding regarding the influence of gravity and the gradient of centrifugation-induced artificial gravity on dropwise condensation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, the absence of gravity makes the collection of condensed water challenging. , One widely applied system, Vapor Compressing Distillation (VCD), utilizes a rotating condenser drum to generate centrifugal forces, aiding the condensed water to drip off the condensing surface. , Additionally, heat exchangers play an important role in the temperature and humidity control of spacecraft. Centrifuge separators also use centrifugal force to promote the removal of condensate from heat transfer surfaces and the collections of free droplets in air flow …”

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confidence: 99%

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