Space Technology Research Grants
Modular Portable Life Support System (PLSS) to Increase EVA Mobility and Reduce Consumables
Project Introduction
This proposal seeks to analyze the requirements for a modular portable life support system (PLSS) for a highly mobile, lightweight suit, and quantify mobility and bioenergetics as a function of subsystem placement for both gas-pressurized suits and advanced suit concepts. This will inform suit/PLSS design of both current (Z-series) and next-generation suits.
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Anticipated Benefits
This will inform suit/PLSS design of both current (Z-series) and next-generation suits.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute Technology | Lead Organization | Industry |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Massachusetts
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Massachusetts Institute Technology
Responsible Program:
- Space Technology Research Grants
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Jeffrey Hoffman
Co-Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Aug 2014
End: Aug 2018
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 2 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 6 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
- TA 6.2 Extravehicular Activity Systems
- TA 6.2.2 Portable Life Support System
Target Destinations
Earth, The Moon, Mars
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