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This analysis examines crew size/make-up, oxygen and water supply, and thermal control factors for the habitation module. It includes a comparison between our plan and the Mars Direct Plan, as well as information on crew roles and necessary computer skills.
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Habitation Module – Human Factors Brandon Abel January 16, 2001 Preliminary Analysis
Habitation Module – Human Factors • Crew Size/Make-up • Oxygen • Water • Thermal Control
Crew Size 5 person crew No one alone Democratic decision making Enough people to complete task Redundancy Crew Make-up Mechanics Geologist Biologist/Chemist Pilot Commander Med. Tech. Data Manager/Elec. Tech. Crew Size/Make-up
Our Plan 5 person crew 800 day TOF 0.8 kg/person/day 80% recyclable 640 kg total Mars Direct Plan 4 person crew 200 day TOF 1.0 kg/person/day 80% recyclable 160 kg total Oxygen Supply
Our Plan 5 person crew 3.78 kg/person/day 800 day TOF 80% recyclable 3024 kg total Mars Direct Plan 4 person crew 4 kg/person/day 200 day TOF 80% recyclable 640 kg total Water Supply
Thermal Control • Heaters/Exchangers • Insulators • Coolant Loop Systems • Venus???
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