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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

extra vehicular, pressurized Martian atmosphere, full pressure suits, FPS

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

In preparing for a manned mission to Mars, one problem that needs to be addressed is how to do servicing, building and maintenance work on Mars. This problem is related to space suit design. Past NASA explorations have used full pressure suits (FPS). These suits are well designed to provide sufficient partial pressure of oxygen for the astronauts to breathe. This allows the astronauts to survive for limited amounts of time in low pressure, oxygen-poor, cold environments. The downside is that the pressure differential created by the suit makes movement awkward and the large helmet makes visibility low. In addition FPS severely limit dexterity, adaptability, and the ability to move rapidly in and out of the living areas.

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