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Life Support Systems for Spacecraft
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Water Recovery and Management System
Function: To reclaim water from various sources for reuse. Components: Urine processors, water filtration systems, and water dispensers.
Waste Management System
Function: To handle and process human and material waste. Components: Waste collection devices, compaction and storage units, and waste processing systems.
Temperature Control System
Function: To regulate internal spacecraft temperatures within habitable ranges. Components: Thermal insulation, heaters, radiators, and heat exchangers.
Oxygen Generation System
Function: To maintain atmospheric oxygen levels necessary for respiration. Components: Electrolyzers, chemical oxygen generators, or physicochemical systems.
Carbon Dioxide Removal System
Function: To remove CO2 from the cabin air to prevent toxicity. Components: Chemical scrubbers, solid amine swingbed, or zeolite filters.
Food Preparation and Delivery System
Function: To store, prepare, and provide food to the crew. Components: Food storage units, meal preparation facilities, and utensils.
Humidity Control System
Function: To regulate the moisture level in the cabin air. Components: Condensing heat exchangers, desiccants, or humidity separators.
Crew Health Management System
Function: To support the physical and psychological health of the crew. Components: Exercise equipment, medical kits, and psychological support resources.
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