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Wilde, Richard C.

Publications and source records attributed to Wilde, Richard C..

3 records

NASA NTRS1992

Preparing EMU for Space Station

An enhanced Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) for the Space Shuttle Program is discussed which is capable of meeting new requirements for SSF support. It is concluded that current SSF documents contain meaningful requirements that should be imposed on the SSF EMU to support SSF assembly and maintenance operations. These requirements fall within three broad areas which encompass revised accommodation aboard Shuttle and SSF, including interior environments; extended operating life resulting from the EVA mission model for SSF assembly and support; and operating safely in Station external environments that differ from those of Shuttle.

Wilde, Richard C.↗

NASA NTRS1991

EMU processing - A myth dispelled

The refurbishment-and-checkout 'processing' activities entailed by the Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs) are currently significantly more modest, at 1050 man-hours, than when Space Shuttle services began (involving about 4000 man-hours). This great improvement in hardware efficiency is due to the design or modification of test rigs for simplification of procedures, as well as those procedures' standardization, in conjunction with an increase in hardware confidence which has allowed the extension of inspection, service, and testing intervals. Recent simplification of the hardware-processing sequence could reduce EMU processing requirements to 600 man-hours in the near future.

Peacock, Paul R.↗

NASA NTRS1990

Evolution of Space Station EMU PLSS technology recommendations

Viewgraphs on extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) portable life support system (PLSS) technology recommendations are presented. Topics covered include: oxygen supply storage; oxygen supply regulators; carbon dioxide control; prime movers; crew comfort; heat rejection; power sources; controls; display devices; and sensor technology.

Wilde, Richard C.↗