Investigation of Joint Torque Characteristics for a Mechanical Counter - Pressure Spacesuit

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared Ruckman ◽  
Edward Hodgson ◽  
Gregory Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Joint Torque ◽  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Counter

Bio-Suit Development: Viable Options for Mechanical Counter Pressure

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Bethke ◽  
Christopher E. Carr ◽  
Bradley M. Pitts ◽  
Dava J. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Counter

Physiological Effects of Underpressure and Overpressure in a Study of Mechanical Counter Pressure Suits

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Knudsen ◽  
D. Tourbier ◽  
P. Webb ◽  
C. Jarvis ◽  
K. Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Counter

Physiological Effects of A Mechanical Counter Pressure Glove

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Tourbier ◽  
J. Knudsen ◽  
A. Hargens ◽  
K. Tanaka ◽  
J. Waldie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Counter

scholarly journals A First-Order Design Requirement to Prevent Edema in Mechanical Counter-Pressure Space Suit Garments

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher E. Carr ◽  
Loretta Treviño
Keyword(s):  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
Space Suit ◽  
Volume Flux ◽  
Design Requirement ◽  
First Order ◽  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Space Suits ◽  
Glove Finger ◽  
Enhanced Mobility ◽  
Mechanical Counter

ABSTRACTIntroductionMechanical counter-pressure (MCP) space suits may provide enhanced mobility relative to gas-pressure space suits. One challenge to realizing operational MCP suits is the potential for edema caused by spatial variations in the applied body-surface pressure (dP). We determined a first-order requirement for these variations.MethodsDarcy’s law relates volume flux, of fluid from capillaries to the interstitial space, to transmural hydraulic and osmotic pressure differences. Albumin and fibrinogen levels determine, to first order, the capillary oncotic pressure (COP). We estimated dP, neglecting hydrostatic pressure differences, by equating the volume flux under MCP and under normal with the volume flux under abnormal variations in COP; then we compared these estimates to results from MCP garment studies.ResultsNormal COP varies from 20-32 mm Hg; with constant hydraulic conductivity, dP≈12 mm Hg. In nephrotic syndrome, COP may drop to 11 mm Hg, yielding dP≈15 mm Hg relative to mid-normal COP. Previous studies found dPmax =151 mm Hg (MCP glove; finger and hand dorsum relative to palm), dPmax=51 mm Hg (MCP arm; finger, hand dorsum, and wrist relative to arm), and dP=52, 90 and 239 mm Hg (three MCP lower leg garments).ConclusionsMCP garments with dPmax≤12 mm Hg are unlikely to produce edema or restrict capillary blood flow; however, garments with dPmax>12 mm Hg will not necessarily produce edema. For example, the hydrostatic pressure gradient at the feet in 1g can range from 70-90 mm Hg. Current garment prototypes do not meet our conservative design requirement.

Physiological Limits of Underpressure and Overpressure for Mechanical Counter Pressure Suits

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Reddig ◽  
K. Tanaka ◽  
A. Hargens ◽  
P. Webb ◽  
C. Jarvis
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Limits ◽  
Counter Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Counter
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