PLSS
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PLSS is the backpack-like subsystem in a spacesuit that provides astronauts with oxygen, temperature control, and removal of carbon dioxide during extravehicular activities.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
life support system
ⓘ
spacesuit subsystem ⓘ |
| componentOf | extravehicular mobility unit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
liquid cooling and ventilation garment
ⓘ
spacesuit helmet ⓘ |
| contains |
batteries
ⓘ
carbon dioxide scrubbers ⓘ fans ⓘ heat exchanger ⓘ oxygen tanks ⓘ pumps ⓘ |
| controls |
cooling water flow
ⓘ
gas flow rate ⓘ suit pressure ⓘ |
| criticalFor | astronaut survival during EVA ⓘ |
| designedTo | operate independently of spacecraft life support ⓘ |
| ensures |
breathable atmosphere for astronaut
ⓘ
removal of metabolic waste gases ⓘ thermal comfort for astronaut ⓘ |
| environment |
extreme temperature variations
ⓘ
low-pressure environment ⓘ microgravity ⓘ |
| fullName | Primary Life Support System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSubsystem |
carbon dioxide removal subsystem
ⓘ
control and instrumentation subsystem ⓘ oxygen supply subsystem ⓘ power subsystem ⓘ thermal control subsystem ⓘ |
| monitoredBy |
astronaut suit controls
ⓘ
spacecraft systems ⓘ |
| mountedOn | spacesuit backpack ⓘ |
| operatesIn | vacuum of space ⓘ |
| provides |
cooling
ⓘ
oxygen ⓘ temperature control ⓘ ventilation ⓘ |
| removes |
carbon dioxide
ⓘ
water vapor ⓘ |
| supports | spacewalks ⓘ |
| usedBy | astronaut ⓘ |
| usedFor | extravehicular activity ⓘ |
| usedOn |
Apollo spacesuits
ⓘ
International Space Station spacewalks ⓘ NASA spacesuits ⓘ Space Shuttle EMU NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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