Case Study
Simulation Helps Improve Atmosphere Revitalization Systems for Manned Spacecraft
16 | COMSOL NEWS | 2014 EXOTHERMIC WATER ADSORPTION | SPACECRAFT ATMOSPHERE REVITALIZATION NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL, USA The atmosphere in a manned spacecraft needs to be regularly revitalized in order to ensure the safety of the astronauts and the success of the space mission. For missions lasting a few months, this means air is continuously dehumidified, water collected for re-use, and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) ej