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NASA-STD-3001,
NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD VOLUME 2, REVISION C

National Aeronautics and Space Administration


Approved: 2022-04-08
Superseding NASA-STD-3001,
Volume 2, Revision B

NASA SPACE FLIGHT HUMAN-SYSTEM STANDARD

VOLUME 2: HUMAN FACTORS, HABITABILITY, AND


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

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NASA-STD-3001, VOLUME 2, REVISION C

DOCUMENT HISTORY LOG

Status Document Change Approval Description


Revision Number Date
Baseline 2011-01-10 Initial Release
Revision A 2015-02-10 Revision of lunar dust requirement, section
6.4.4.2
Revision B 2019-09-09 Editorial changes throughout document with
addition of the following
sections/requirements:
3.5/[V2 3006], 5.2.4/[V2 5008], 6.3.1.3/[V2
6105], 6.6.1.14/[V2 6106], 7.3.2.5/[V2 7085],
8.7.4/[V2 8059], 8.7.5/[V2 8060], 11.1.3.2/[V2
11028], 11.2.3.1/[V2 11029], 11.2.3.2/[V2
11030], 11.2.5.1/[V2 11031], 11.3/[V2 11032],
11.4/[V2 11033], 11.5/[V2 11034], 11.6/[V2
11035], 11.7/[V2 11036], 11.8/[V2 11037],
11.9/[V2 11038], 11.10/[V2 11039], and all of
Section 13.

Deletion of the following


sections/requirements:
3.1/[V2 3001], 3.2/[V2 3002], 3.3/[V2 3003],
3.4/[V2 3004], 3.5/[V2 3005], 6.2.1.4/[V2
6005], 6.2.5.2/[V2 6018], 6.3.1.3/[V2 6028],
6.6.1.1/[V2 6071], 6.6.1.2/[V2 6072],
6.6.2.14/[V2 6086], 7.9.3/[V2 7072],
7.10.5/[V2 7078], 8.1.4/[V2 8004], 8.6.1.2/[V2
8044], 8.6.1.5/[V2 8047], 8.6.1.6/[V2 8048],
8.7.4/[V2 8054], 10.2.1.1/[V2 10029],
10.3.2.4/[V2 10041], 10.3.4.1.1/[V2 10051],
10.5.3.8/[V2 10092], 11.1.2.3/[V2 1004],
11.1.3.3/[V2 11008], 11.2.3.1/[V2 11026] and
Section 12.

The following sections/requirements were


materially changed either in the text of this
NASA Technical Standard and/or in the
rationale:

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Status Document Change Approval Date Description


Revision Number
Revision B 2019-09-09 Continued:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.2.2/[V2 4006], 4.4/[V2
4008], 4.8.3/[V2 4014], 5.1.1/[V2 5001],
5.1.2/[V2 5002], 5.1.3/[V2 5003], 5.2.1/[V2
5005], 5.2.2/[V2 5006], 5.2.3/[V2 5007],
6.2.1.2/[V2 6003], 6.2.1.3/[V2 6004],
6.2.2.1/[V2 6006], 6.2.2.2/[V2 6007],
6.2.2.3/[V2 6008], 6.2.3.2/[V2 6011],
6.2.4.1/[V2 6012], 6.2.4.3/[V2 6014],
6.2.5.1/[V2 6017], 6.2.6.1/[V2 6020],
6.2.6.2/[V2 6021], 6.2.7.1/[V2 6022],
6.3.1.1/[V2 6026], 6.3.2.7/[V2 6035],
6.4.4.1/[V2 6052], 6.4.5.3/[V2 6056],
6.4.5.4/[V2 6057], 6.4.8/[V2 6063], 6.5.1/[V2
6064] (Figures 4 and 5), 6.5.2.2/[V2 6066],
6.5.2.3/[V2 6067], 10.6.1.9/[V2 10108],
11.1.2.1/[V2 11006], 11.1.2.2/[V2 11007],
11.1.3.3/[V2 11014], 11.1.6/[V2 11023],
11.2.1.1/[V2 11024], 11.2.2.1/[V2 11025],
11.2.4.1/[V2 11027],
Revision C 2022-04-08 Editorial changes throughout document with the
following sections/requirements that were
materially changed either in the text of this
NASA Technical Standard and/or in the
rationale:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2; 3.2.1/[V2
3006], 4.2/[V2 4013], 4.3/[V2 4015], 5,
5.1.1/[V2 5001], 5.1.2/[V2 5002], 5.1.3/[V2
5003], 5.1.4/[V2 5004], 5.2, 5.2.1/[V2 5005],
5.2.2/[V2 5006], 5.2.3/[V2 5007], 5.2.4/[V2
5008] 6.1/[V2 6001], 6.2, 6.2.1.1/[V2 6002],
6.2.1.2/[V2 6003] and Table 1, 6.2.1.3/[V2
6004], 6.2.2.1/[V2 6006], 6.2.2.2/[V2 6007],
6.2.2.4/[V2 6008], 6.2.3/[V2 6011] and Table 2,
6.2.4.1/[V2 6012] and Figure 2, 6.2.4.2/[V2
6013], 6.2.5/[V2 6017], 6.2.6.1/[V2 6020],
6.2.6.2/[V2 6021], 6.2.7.1/[V2 6022],
6.2.7.2/[V2 6023], 6.2.7.3/[V2 6024],
6.2.7.4/[V2 6025], 6.2.8.1/[V2 6107],
6.2.8.2/[V2 6108], 6.3.1.1/[V2 6026],
6.3.1.4/[V2 6046] and Table 3, 6.3.4.1/[V2

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6039], 6.3.4.2/[V2 6040], 6.3.5/[V2 6046], 6.4,


6.4.1.1/[V2 6047], 6.4.1.2/[V2 6048],
6.4.1.3/[V2 6049], 6.4.2/[V2 6050], 6.4.3/[V2
6051], 6.4.4.1/[V2 6052], 6.4.4.2/[V2 6053],
6.4.5.5/[V2 6058], 6.4.5.6/[V2 6059],
6.4.2.1/[V2 6060], 6.4.2.2/[V2 6061], 6.4.4/[V2
6063], 6.5, 6.5.1/[V2 6064] and Figures 3, 5-7,
6.5.2.1/[V2 6065] and Figure 9, 6.5.3/[V2
6069], 6.5.4/[V2 6070], 6.6, Table 6, Table 7,
6.6.1.2/[V2 6074], 6.6.1.3/[V2 6075],
6.6.1.4/[V2 6076], 6.6.1.5/[V2 6077],
6.6.1.7/[V2 6078], 6.6.1.8/[V2 6079],
6.6.1.9/[V2 6080], 6.6.1.10/[V2 6081],
6.6.1.11/[V2 6082], 6.6.1.12/[V2 6083],
6.6.1.14/[V2 6085], 6.6.1.15/[V2 6106], 6.7,
6.7.1.1/[V2 6089], 6.7.1.2/[V2 6090],
6.7.1.4/[V2 6092], 6.7.1.5/[V2 6093], 6.7.2/[V2
6094]/ 6.8.1.1/[V2 6095], 6.8.1.2/[V2 6097],
6.8.1.3/[V2 6098], 6.8.1.4/[V2 6099],
6.8.1.5/[V2 6100], 6.8.2, 6.8.2.1/[V2 6102],
6.8.2.2/[V2 6103], 6.8.2.3/[V2 6104],
7.1.1.2/[V2 7002], 7.1.1.3/[V2 7003] and Table
13, 7.1.1.4/[V2 7004], 7.1.1.5/[V2 7005] and
Table 14, 7.1.1.6/[V2 7007] and Table 15,
7.1.2.6/[V2 7014], 7.2.1/[V2 7016], 7.2.2/[V2
7017], 7.3.1.1/[V2 7020], 7.3.1.2/[V2 7021],
7.3.1.4/[V2 7023], 7.3.1.5/[V2 7024],
7.3.2.2/[V2 7085], 7.3.2.3/[V2 7035], 7.4.1/[V2
7038], 7.4.4/[V2 7041], 7.4.3/[V2 7042],
7.5.1/[V2 7043], 7.5.2/[V2 7045], 7.5.4/[V2
7049], 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.6.1.5/[V2 7054], 7.6.2,
7.6.2.3/[V2 7057], 7.8.1.1/[V2 7064],
7.8.1.2/[V2 7065], 7.8.2/[V2 7069], 7.9.1/[V2
7070], 7.9.2/[V2 7071], 7.10.1/[V2 7074],
7.10.3/[V2 7076], 7.11.1/[V2 7079], 7.11.3/[V2
7081], 7.11.5/[V2 7083], 8.1.1/[V2 8001],
8.1.2/[V2 8005], 8.1.3/[V2 8006], 8.2,
8.2.1/[V2 8007], 8.2.2/[V2 8010], 8.3,
8.3.1/[V2 8013], 8.3.2/[V2 8014], 8.3.3/[V2
8020], 8.3.4/[V2 11005], 8.4.1.1/[V2 8022],
8.4.1.4/[V2 8025], 8.4.2.2/[V2 8028],
8.4.2.3/[V2 8029], 8.4.3.2/[V2 8031],
8.4.3.3/[V2 8032], 8.5, 8.5.1/[V2 8033],
8.5.6/[V2 8038], 8.5.3/[V2 8040], 8.5.4/[V2
8041], 8.5.5/[V2 8042], 8.6, 8.6.1/[V2 8043],

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8.6.2/[V2 8045], 8.6.3/[V2 8049], 8.6.4/[V2


8050], 8.7, 8.7.1/[V2 8051], 8.7.6/[V2 8055], 9,
9.1.3/[V2 9003], 9.3.1.11/[V2 9016],
9.3.3.1/[V2 9017], 9.3.3.2/[V2 9018],
9.3.3.3/[V2 9019], 9.3.3.4.1/[V2 9020],
9.3.3.4.2/[V2 9021], 9.3.3.5/[V2 9022],
9.3.3.6/[V2 9023] and Table 21, 9.3.4.2/[V2
9025], 9.3.4.3/[V2 9026], 9.5.2.2/[V2 9031],
9.6.1/[V2 9034], 9.7, 9.7.1.1/[V2 9036],
9.7.1.3/[V2 9038], 9.7.2.4/[V2 9042],
9.7.3.2/[V2 9046]. 9.7.3.3/[V2 9047],
9.7.3.4/[V2 9048], 9.8.1.1.1/[V2 9053],
9.8.2.1/[V2 9059], 9.8.2.5/[V2 9063], 9.8.3/[V2
9064], 10, 10.1.1, 10.1.1.1/[V2 10001],
10.1.1.2/[V2 10002], 10.1.1.3/[V2 10003],
10.1.2/[V2 10004], 10.1.3.2/[V2 10006],
10.1.3.3/[V2 10007], 10.1.5.1/[V2 10015],
10.1.5.2/[V2 10016], 10.1.6.3/[V2 10020],
10.1.6.5/[V2 10022] and Table 22, 10.1.8.1/[V2
10027], 10.2.3, 10.3.4.2.1/[V2 10056],
10.5.3.2/[V2 10086], 10.5.3.3/[10087],
10.5.3.6/[V2 10090], 10.6, 10.6.1/[V2 10100],
10.6.4/[V2 10104], 10.6.5/[V2 10105],
10.6.6/[V2 10106], 10.6.9/[V2 10110], 10.7.2,
11, 11.1.3.6/[V2 11017], 11.1.4.1/[V2 11018],
11.1.4.2/[V2 11019], 11.1.5/[V2 11023],
11.2.1/[V2 11024], 11.2.3.2/[V2 11030],
11.2.6/[V2 11032], 11.3.5/[V2 11039] and
Table 26, 12, 12.1, 12.1.1/[V2 12003]
12.1.2.4/[V2 12007], 12.1.3.1/[V2 12010],
12.1.3.2/[V2 12011], 12.1.3.10/[V2 12019],
12.1.3.12/[V2 12021], 12.1.3.15/[V2 12024],
12.1.4.1/[V2 12028], 12.1.4.5/[V2 12032],
12.1.4.8/[V2 12035], 12.1.5.2/[V2 12037],
12.1.6.4/[V2 12041], 12.2/[V2 12044],
12.2.4/[V2 12046] and Table 27, Appendix A-E

Deletion of the following


sections/requirements:
4.1.1/[V2 4001], 4.1.2/[V2 4002], 4.1.3/[V2
4003], 4.1.4/[V2 4004], 4.2.1/[V2 4005],
4.2.2/[V2 4006], 4.3/[V2 4007], 4.4/[V2 4008],
4.5/[V2 4009], 4.6/[V2 4010], 4.7/[V2 4011],
4.8.1/[V2 4012], 5.2, [V2 5005], 6.2.3.1/[V2
6010], 6.2.4.4/[V2 6014], 6.2.5.2/[V2 6019],

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6.3.1.2/[V2 6027] and Table 3, 6.3.1.3/[V2


6105], 6.3.2.1/[V2 6029], 6.3.2.2/[V2 6030],
6.3.2.3/[V2 6031], 6.3.2.4/[V2 6032],
6.3.2.5/[V2 6033], 6.3.2.6/[V2 6034],
6.3.2.7/[V2 6035], 6.3.2.8/[V2 6036],
6.3.2.9/[V2 6037], 6.3.2.10/[V2 6038],
6.3.4.1/[V2 6041], 6.3.4.2/[V2 6042],
6.3.4.3/[V2 6043], 6.3.4.4/[V2 6044],
6.3.4.5/[V2 6045], 6.4.5.1/[V2 6054],
6.4.5.2/[V2 6055], 6.4.5.3/[V2 6056],
6.4.5.4/[V2 6057], 6.5.3.1/[V2 6068],
6.8.1.2/[V2 6096], 7.1.1.5/[V2 7005] and Table
12, 7.1.1.6/[V2 7006] and Table 13, 7.1.2.6/[V2
7013], 7.2.3/[V2 7018], 7.3.1.9/[V2 7028],
7.3.2, 7.3.2.1/[V2 7030], 7.3.2.2/[V2 7031],
7.3.2.3/[V2 7032], 7.3.2.4/[V2 7033],
7.3.2.6/[V2 7034], 7.3.2.8/[V2 7036],
7.3.2.9/[V2 7037], 7.4.2/[V2 7039], 7.5.1/Table
17, 7.5.2/[V2 7044], 7.5.4/[V2 7047], 7.5.5/[V2
7048], 7.8.2/[V2 7067], 7.8.3/[V2 7068],
7.10.4/[V2 7077], 8.1.2/[V2 8002], 8.1.3/[V2
8003], 8.2.2.2/[V2 8008], 8.2.2.3/[V2 8009],
8.2.3/[V2 8012], 8.3.3/[V2 8015], 8.3.4/[V2
8016], 8.3.5/[V2 8017], 8.3.6/[V2 8018],
8.3.7/[V2 8019], 8.3.9/[V2 8021], 8.3.10/[V2
11002], 8.4.1.5/[V2 8026], 8.5.2/[V2 8034],
8.5.3/[V2 8035], 8.5.4/[V2 8036], 8.5.5/[V2
8037], 8.5.7/[V2 8039], 8.5.11/[V2 11003],
8.5.12/[V2 11012], 8.6.1.3/[V2 8046],
9.3.1.10/[V2 9014], 9.3.1.11/[V2 9015],
9.7.2.2/[V2 9040], 9.7.2.3/[V2 9041],
9.7.3.5/[V2 9049], 10.1.6.3/[V2 10019],
10.3.4.2.4/[V2 10059], 10.6.1.4/[V2 10103],
10.6.1.8/[V2 10107], 10.6.1.12/[V2 10111]

The following sections/requirements were


added throughout this NASA Technical
Standard:
3.1.1, 3.2.2/[V2 3102], 3.2.3/[V2 3101],
4.1.1/[V2 4102], 4.1.2/[V2 4103], 4.1.3.
4.1.3.1/[V2 4103], 4.1.3.2/[V2 4104],
6.2.2.3/[V2 6150], 6.2.4.2/Figure 3, 6.2.4.3/[V2
6151], 6.2.4.4/[V2 6152], 6.2.7.3/Table 3,
6.2.7.5/[V2 6153], 6.2.8.1/[V2 6107],
6.2.8.2/[V2 6108], 6.3.2/[V2 6109], 6.3.3/[V2

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6110], Table 4, 6.5.5/[V2 6111], 6.5.6/[V2


6112], 6.5.7/[V2 6113], 6.6.1.6/[V2 6115],
6.7.1.2/Figure 12, 6.8.2.4/[V2 6117],
7.1.1.5/[V2 7100], and Table 14, 7.3.1.10/[V2
7101], 7.3.2.1/[V2 7102] and Table 16,
8.4.4/[V2 8101], 8.5.6/[V2 8102], 8.7.6/Table
17, 9.3.1.1/[V2 9101], 9.3.2/Tables 20-25,
Figures 14-18, 9.3.2.1/[V2 9102] and Table 26,
9.3.2.2/[V2 9103] and Table 27, 10.1.1.2/Table
29, 10.1.1.5/[V2 10200], 10.1.6.6/[V2 10201]
and Table 31, 11.1.6/[V2 11100], 11.5/[V2
11101], Appendix F

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FOREWORD

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performance risks for flight crew in human space flight programs. This NASA Technical
Standard applies to space vehicles, habitats, suits (extravehicular activity [EVA] and
intravehicular activity [IVA]/launch, entry and abort [LEA]), facilities, payloads, and related
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habitation.

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Requests for changes to this NASA Technical Standard should be submitted via Marshall Space
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04/08/2022

J. D. Polk, DO, MS, MMM, CPE, FACOEP, FAsMA Approval Date


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DOCUMENT HISTORY LOG .......................................................................................................2


FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 9
LIST OF APPENDICES ....................................................................................................... 11
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................... 12
LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................. 12

1. SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.1 Purpose......................................................................................................................... 15
1.2 Applicability ................................................................................................................ 16
1.3 Tailoring ....................................................................................................................... 17
1.4 Authority ...................................................................................................................... 17

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................. 18


2.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Government Documents .............................................................................................. 18
2.3 Non-Government Documents ...................................................................................... 19
2.4 Order of Precedence ..................................................................................................... 20

3. PROGRAM/PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS ............................ 21


3.1 Applicability of this NASA Technical Standard ......................................................... 21
3.2 Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements ..................................................... 23

4. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CAPABILITIES.................................. 25


4.1 Physical Data Sets ........................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Muscle Effects ............................................................................................................. 29
4.3 Aerobic Capacity ......................................................................................................... 30

5. PERCEPTION AND COGNITION ......................................................................... 30


5.1 Perceptual and Cognitive Characteristics and Capabilities ......................................... 30

6. NATURAL AND INDUCED ENVIRONMENTS .................................................. 32


6.1 Trend Analysis of Environmental Data ....................................................................... 33
6.2 Internal Atmosphere..................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Water ............................................................................................................................ 46
6.4 Environmental Hazards ................................................................................................ 53
6.5 Acceleration and Dynamic Loads ................................................................................ 56
6.6 Acoustics ...................................................................................................................... 68
6.5 Vibration ..................................................................................................................... 77
6.6 Radiation ...................................................................................................................... 80

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7. HABITABILITY FUNCTIONS ............................................................................... 87


7.1 Food and Nutrition ....................................................................................................... 87
7.2 Personal Hygiene ......................................................................................................... 92
7.3 Body Waste Management ............................................................................................ 93
7.4 Physiological Countermeasures ..................................................................................... 99
7.5 Medical ........................................................................................................................ 100
7.6 Stowage Provision and Accessibility ........................................................................... 102
7.7 Inventory Management System .................................................................................. 104
7.8 Trash Management System .......................................................................................... 105
7.9 Behavioral Health and Sleep ........................................................................................ 107
7.10 Clothing........................................................................................................................ 108
7.11 Housekeeping ............................................................................................................... 109
7.12 Recreational Capabilities ............................................................................................. 111

8. ARCHITECTURE ..................................................................................................... 111


8.1 Volume......................................................................................................................... 111
8.2 Configuration .............................................................................................................. 114
8.3 Translation Paths .......................................................................................................... 114
8.4 Hatches and Doorways ................................................................................................ 116
8.5 Restraints and Mobility Aids ....................................................................................... 120
8.6 Windows ...................................................................................................................... 124
8.7 Lighting ........................................................................................................................ 125

9. HARDWARE AND EQUIPMENT .......................................................................... 129


9.1 Standardization ............................................................................................................ 129
9.2 Training Minimization ................................................................................................. 129
9.3 Hazard Minimization ................................................................................................... 130
9.4 Durability ..................................................................................................................... 147
9.5 Assembly and Disassembly ......................................................................................... 148
9.6 Cable Identification and Management ......................................................................... 149
9.7 Design for Maintainability .......................................................................................... 150
9.8 Protective and Emergency Equipment ......................................................................... 154

10. HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND CREW INTERFACES ................................... 157


10.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 158

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10.2 Layout of Displays and Controls ................................................................................. 169


10.3 Displays........................................................................................................................ 170
10.4 Control Design ............................................................................................................. 178
10.5 Communication Systems ............................................................................................. 182
10.6 Automated and Robotic System................................................................................... 186
10.7 Information Management............................................................................................. 189

11. SPACESUITS ............................................................................................................. 193


11.1 Suit Design and Operations ......................................................................................... 194
11.2 Suited Functions........................................................................................................... 200
11.3 Suited Atmosphere ....................................................................................................... 203
11.4 Suited Metabolic Rate .................................................................................................. 205
11.5 Incapacitated Crew Rescue (ICR) ................................................................................ 206

12. GROUND ASSEMBLY DESIGN AND EMERGENCY EGRESS


OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................... 206
12.1 Ground Assembly Design ............................................................................................ 206
12.2 Emergency Egress Operations .................................................................................... 219

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX PAGE

A References Documents................................................................................................. 224


B Acroynyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols ................................................................... 233
C Definitions.................................................................................................................... 240
D Requirements Compliance Matrix .............................................................................. 254
E Spacesuit System Applicability Matrix ...................................................................... 281
F Physical Characteristics and Capabilities Data Sets ................................................... 293

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE

1 Applicability, Tailoring, and Verification of Requirements for


Programs/Projects ................................................................................................ 22
2 Crew Health Environmental Limits ..................................................................... 39
3 Crew Performance Environmental Zone .............................................................. 40
4 Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated) ................................... 58
5 Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated) ................................... 59
6 Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated) ................................... 60
7 Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing) ............................... 61
8 Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing) ............................... 62
9 Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing) ............................... 63
10 Rotational Velocity Limits ................................................................................... 64
11 NC Curves ............................................................................................................ 74
12 Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time during Dynamic
Phases of Flight .................................................................................................... 79
13 RF Electromagnetic Field Exposure Limits ......................................................... 85
14 Summary of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges ...................... 136
15 High TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (49°C) .................... 139
16 High TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (43°C) .................... 140
17 Low TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (15°C) .................... 141
18 Low TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (0°C) ...................... 142

LIST OF TABLES
TABLE PAGE

1 Inspired Oxygen Partial Pressure Exposure Ranges ............................................ 35


2 Average Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Post Landing Operations ....... 38
3 Recommended Combustion Product (CP) Monitoring Ranges ........................... 43
4 Water Quantities and Temperatures .................................................................... 52
5 Acceptable Injury Risk Due to Dynamic Loads .................................................. 66
6 Acoustic Limits for Launch, Entry, and Abort Phases ........................................ 69
7 Acoustic Limits for On-Orbit, Lunar, and Planetary Operations Phase .............. 70
8 Octave Band SPL Limits for Continuous Noise, dB re 20 µPa (micropascals) .. 74
9 Intermittent Noise A-Weighted SPL and Corresponding Operational Duration
Limits for any 24-Hour Period (measured at 0.6-m distance from the source) .. 75
10 Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time during Dynamic
Phases of Flight ................................................................................................... 79

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LIST OF TABLES (Continued)


TABLE PAGE

11 Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) to RF Electromagnetic Fields


(modified from IEEE C95.1-2005, lower tier) ................................................... 84
12 Natural Sunlight Exposure Limits for Different Damage Mechanisms ............. 86
13 EER Equations ................................................................................................... 88
14 Nutrient Guidelines for Space Flight ................................................................. 89
15 Food and Production Area Microorganism Levels ............................................ 90
16 Body Waste Quantities....................................................................................... 98
17 Physiological Lighting Specifications ............................................................... 128
18 Corners and Edges ............................................................................................. 132
19 Loose Equipment Corners and Edges ................................................................ 134
20 Summary Table of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges .......... 136
21 Skin Temperature Injury Limits......................................................................... 137
22 Range/Limits Pain/Non-Disabling Injury/Possibly Resulting in Illness............ 138
23 Inverse Thermal Inertia For Commonly Used Materials ................................... 138
24 High Temperature Constants: 49°C ................................................................... 139
25 High Temperature Constants: 43°C ................................................................... 140
26 Low Temperature Constants: 15°C .................................................................... 141
27 Low Temperature Constants: 0°C ...................................................................... 142
28 Leakage Currents – Medical and Bioinstrumentation Equipment ..................... 146
29 Maximum Observed Design-Induced Error Rates ............................................. 159
30 Maximum System Response Time(s) ................................................................ 167
31 LED Indicator Light Characteristics .................................................................. 167
32 Visual Display Parameters ................................................................................. 173
33 Visual Display Character Parameters ................................................................ 174
34 Average Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Suited Operations ................ 203
35 Spacesuit Inspired Partial Pressure of CO2 (PICO2) Limits ............................... 205
36 EES Acceleration Limits – Sustained ................................................................ 222
37 EES Acceleration Limits – Jerk ......................................................................... 223
38 Requirements Compliance Matrix ..................................................................... 254
39 Suit System Applicability Matrix ...................................................................... 282
40 Anthropometric Dimensions .............................................................................. 294
41 Unsuited Range of Motion ................................................................................. 295
42 Suited/Unpressurized Range of Motion ............................................................. 299
43 Suited/Pressurized Range of Motion.................................................................. 302
44 Body Surface Area of a Crewmember ............................................................... 305
45 Whole Body Mass, Unsuited ............................................................................. 307
46 Body Surface Area of a Crewmember ............................................................... 307
47 Whole Body Center of Mass Location ............................................................... 307
48 Body-Segment Center of Mass Location of the Crewmember, Unsuited.......... 308

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TABLE PAGE

49 Whole Body Moment of Inertia of the Crewmember, Unsuited........................ 311


50 Body-Segment Moment of Inertia of the Crewmember, Unsuited .................... 312
51 Whole-Body Volume of Crewmember .............................................................. 315
52 Body-Segment Volume of Crewmember ........................................................... 316
53 Crew Loads, Unsuited ........................................................................................ 317
54 Torque Values for Pronation and Supination, Unsuited .................................... 322
55 Crew Loads, Unpressurized Suited .................................................................... 322
56 Torque Values Pronation and Supination, Unpressurized Suited ...................... 326
57 Crew Loads, Pressurized Suited......................................................................... 327
58 Torque Values Pronation and Supination, Pressurized Suited ........................... 331

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NASA SPACEFLIGHT HUMAN-SYSTEM STANDARD


VOLUME 2: HUMAN FACTORS, HABITABILITY, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

1. SCOPE
The scope of this NASA Technical Standard is restricted to human space flight missions and
includes activities affecting crew in all phases of the life cycle (design, development, test,
operations, maintenance), both inside and outside the spacecraft, while on the ground, in space
and on extraterrestrial surfaces.

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this NASA Technical Standard is to provide uniform technical requirements for
the design, selection, and application of hardware, software, processes, procedures, practices, and
methods for human-rated systems.

NASA-STD-3001, Space Flight Human-System Standard, is a two-volume set of NASA


Agency-level requirements established by the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer
(OCHMO), directed at minimizing health and performance, safety, and engineering risks for
flight crews in human space flight programs. Volume 1 of NASA-STD-3001, Crew Health, sets
requirements for fitness for duty, space flight permissible exposure limits, permissible outcome
limits, health and medical care requirements, medical diagnosis, intervention, treatment and care,
and countermeasures. Volume 2 of NASA-STD-3001, Human Factors, Habitability, and
Environmental Health, focuses on human physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations and
defines requirements for spacecraft (including orbiters, habitats, and suits), internal
environments, ground processing, facilities, payloads, and related equipment, hardware, and
software systems.

Volume 1 of NASA-STD-3001 considers human physiologic parameters as a system, much as


one views the engineering and design of a mechanical device. Doing so allows the human-
system to be viewed as an integral part of the overall vehicle design process, as well as the
mission reference design, treating the human-system as one system along with the many other
systems that work in concert to allow the nominal operation of a vehicle and successful
completion of a mission. In Volume 2, the focus turns to human-system integration where the
context is about how the human crew interacts with designed systems and the environment. The
focus is on performance issues during a mission—whether the human and the designed system
can function together (within the environment) and accomplish the tasks necessary for mission
success.

Volume 2 of NASA-STD-3001 is applicable to all human space systems. Developers of a system


are to write design requirements tailored for their system that will ensure the end product meets
the requirements of Volume 2. It should be noted that while this document covers all phases of

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flight, tailoring must take into consideration a lack of emphasis on partial gravity operations and
spacecraft that will be used in both microgravity and partial gravity. This may include
adjustments to existing requirements as well as inclusion of additional requirements to
encompass the same intent as the content of this document. A supplementary NASA document,
NASA/SP-2010-3407, Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH), can help with the
preparation of the system-specific design requirements. The HIDH is a compendium of human
space flight history and knowledge. It is organized in the same sequence as NASA-STD-3001,
Volume 2, and provides useful background information and research findings. While the HIDH
is not a NASA Technical Standard or a requirement, it should be a resource to understand the
background associated with the standards to prepare the program- or project-specific
requirements. The HIDH can be used not only in the preparation of requirements but also as a
useful tool for designers. A complementary reference document to the HIDH is NASA/TP-2014-
218556, Human Integration Design Processes (HIDP). The HIDP describes the “how-to”
processes, including methodologies and best practices that NASA has used during the
development of crewed space systems and operations.

This NASA Technical Standard addresses the equipment and operational interfaces for both
flight crew and ground personnel. System requirements fall into one of two categories:

• Requirements for the design of systems that directly interface with the flight crew (and
only the flight crew) during a mission are in sections 3 through 11. These requirements
include such topics as environmental support systems, architecture, controls and displays,
and operations.

• Requirements for the design of systems that ground support personnel and/or flight crews
access during assembly, test, checkout, or troubleshooting procedures supporting ground
processing, launch, landing, and recovery operations, including simulations for training
and/or ground operations development/refinement purposes are addressed in section 12.
Section 12 ensures that ground personnel capabilities are accommodated during ground
processing and that the flight hardware will not be damaged during ground operations.
Requirements for these systems consider the unique characteristics, capabilities, and
needs of both the flight crew and ground support personnel.

This NASA Technical Standard contains fundamental, NASA-sanctioned information necessary


for building and verifying human-rated spacecraft and is to be used for the development of lower
level, program/project-specific requirements.

1.2 Applicability

This NASA Technical Standard is applicable to programs and projects that are required to obtain
a human-rating certification. NPR 8705.2, Human-Rating Requirements for Space Systems,
defines the requirements for space systems. HEOMD-003, Crewed Deep Space Systems Human
Rating Requirements and Standards is a tailoring of NPR 8705.2 for crewed deep space systems.
The intent of this NASA Technical Standard is to be the foundation for the program/project
requirements and verification documentation.

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This NASA Technical Standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers
and Facilities, and applicable technical requirements may be cited in contract, program/project,
and other Agency documents. It may also apply to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (a Federally
Funded Research and Development Center [FFRDC]), other contractors, recipients of grants and
cooperative agreements, and parties to other agreements only to the extent specified or
referenced in applicable contracts, grants, or agreements.

This NASA Technical Standard applies to all internationally provided space systems only if
required and documented in distinct separate agreements such as joint or multilateral agreements.

The NASA Technical Authorities—Health and Medical Technical Authority (HMTA), Chief
Engineer, and Chief, Safety and Mission Assurance—assess NASA programs and projects for
compliance with NASA-STD-3001. If the program or project does not meet the provisions of
this NASA Technical Standard, then the associated risk to the health, safety, and performance of
the crew is evaluated by the Technical Authorities.

Verifiable requirement statements are designated by the acronym “V2” (Volume 2), numbered,
and indicated by the word “shall.” Explanatory or guidance text is indicated in italics beginning
in section 3. To facilitate requirements selection and verification by NASA programs and
projects, a Requirements Compliance Matrix is provided in Appendix D, Table 38.

1.3 Tailoring

As per NPR 7120.5, NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements,
tailoring is the process used to adjust or seek relief from a prescribed requirement to
accommodate the needs of a specific task or activity (e.g., program or project). Tailoring is both
an expected and accepted part of establishing proper requirements. The tailoring of the
requirements and associated waivers and deviations from this NASA Technical Standard for
application to a specific program or project shall be formally documented as part of program or
project requirements and require formal approval from the HMTA/OCHMO in accordance with
NPR 7120.5.

1.4 Authority

NASA policy for establishing standards to provide health, performance, and medical programs
for crewmembers during all phases of space flight and to protect the health, performance, and
safety of the crew is authorized by NPD 1000.3, The NASA Organization, and NPD 8900.5,
NASA Health and Medical Policy for Human Space Exploration.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General

The documents listed in this section contain provisions that constitute requirements of this
NASA Technical Standard as cited in the text.

2.1.1 The latest issuances of cited documents apply unless specific versions are designated.

2.1.2 Non-use of a specifically designated version is approved by the delegated Technical


Authority.

The applicable documents may be accessed at https://standards.nasa.gov or obtained directly


from the Standards Developing Body or other document distributors. When not available from
these sources, information for obtaining the document is provided or user should contact the
office of primary responsibility or Center Library.

2.2 Government Documents

NASA

49 CFR Part II, Parts Department of Transportation, Federal Railway Administration:


213 and 238 Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and
High Cant Deficiency Operations; Final Rule March 13, 2013

NPR 7120.5 NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management


Requirements

NASA-STD-3001, NASA Space Flight Human-System Standard, Volume 1: Crew


Volume 1 Health

NASA/SP- NASA Human Systems Integration Handbook


20210010952 https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210010952

NASA/TM-2013- Application of the Brinkley Dynamic Response Criterion to


217380 Spacecraft Transient Dynamic Events

JPR-1880.4 Requirements and Limitations for Exposure to Reduced


Atmospheric Pressure

JPR-1800.5 Biosafety Review Board Operations and Requirements

JSC-20584 Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations for Airborne


Contaminants

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JSC-26895 Guidelines for Assessing the Toxic Hazard of Spacecraft


Chemicals and Test Materials
(https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/jsc_26895_r
ev1_final.pdf)

JSC-33124 41-Node Transient Metabolic Man Computer Program


Documentation – A thermal regulatory model of the human body
with environment suit applications

NPD 8020.7 Biological Contamination Control for Outbound and Inbound


Planetary Spacecraft
(https://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/npg_img/N_PD_8020_007G_/N_P
D_8020_007G__main.pdf)

2.3 Non-Government Documents

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) and Biological Exposure Indices


(BEIs®) Based on the Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values for
Chemical Substances and Physical Agents & Biological Exposure
Indices (www.acgih.org/)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI C78-377 (see Electric Lamps - Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid
NEMA C78.377) State Lighting (SSL) Products

ANSI/ASA S2.70 Guide for the Measurement and Evaluation of Human Exposure
(2006) to Vibration Transmitted to the Hand

ANSI/ASA S3.2 Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech over


(2009) (see LIA Communications Systems
Z136.1)

ANSI LIA Z136.1 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers
(2014)

ASTM International

ASTM C1057-17 Standard Practice for Determination of Skin Contact


Temperature

ASTM F2291-20 Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices

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Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

IES TM-30 Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE C95.1™ IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields, 0 Hz
to 300 GHz

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC/TR 60479 Effects of current on human beings and livestock

IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 2631-1:1997 Mechanical vibration and shock – Evaluation of human exposure


to whole-body vibration – Part 1: General requirements, Annex B
and Annex D

ISO 20283-5 Mechanical vibration—Measurement of vibration on ships; Part 5


- Guidelines for measurement, evaluation and reporting of
vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant
ships

ISO 7731:2003(E) Ergonomics -- Danger signals for public and work areas --
Auditory danger signals

Reference documents are provided in Appendix A.

2.4 Order of Precedence

2.4.1 The requirements and standard practices established in this NASA Technical
Standard do not supersede or waive existing requirements and standard practices found in other
Agency documentation.

2.4.2 Conflicts between this NASA Technical Standard and other requirements documents
will be resolved by the delegated Technical Authority.

Note: ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, and SYMBOLS are provided in Appendix B.

Note: DEFINITIONS are provided in Appendix C.

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3. PROGRAM/PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS


Methods for incorporating an understanding of human capabilities, limitations, and functions
(including ill, injured, and deconditioned states) are to be described in an implementation
process resulting in performance standards. This strategy ensures that human performance is
consistently addressed with system performance throughout the system life cycle and that the
design is informed and enhanced by evaluations of human performance-related risks and
considers human integration at all levels of the system, from individual components to the level
of the complete integrated system.

3.1 Applicability of this NASA Technical Standard

Applicability of individual requirements may change based on individual program/project


parameters and must be considered to ensure cost-effective implementation of this NASA
Technical Standard. Therefore, all requirements in this NASA Technical Standard are applicable
to all human space flight programs/missions/projects unless determined otherwise and agreed to
by the delegated Technical Authority based on the following criteria:

a. Gravitational Environment,
b. Full Mission Duration (see section 3.1.1),
c. Time to receive terrestrial medical capability,
d. Radiation Environment,
e. Spacesuit Capability (see Appendix E, spacesuit),
f. Destination,
g. Mission Phase, or
h. Other definable mission parameter.

As per NPR 7120.5, during the systems requirements phase of program or project development,
the appropriate requirements will be deemed applicable based on the program mission
parameters. Refer to Figure 1, Applicability, Tailoring, and Verification of Requirements for
Human Space Flight Programs/Projects, for the process of applicability, tailoring, and
verification of requirements for programs or projects.

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Standards Standard or Technical Standard (STD): A document


Agency Requirements that that establishes uniform health, medical, engineering or
are associated with an technical criteria, methods, processes, and practices.
agreed-to risk posture.

Applicability
Selection of which standards
are applicable to a program.

Tailoring Tailoring: The process used to adjust or seek relief


Modifying a standard or from a prescribed requirement to accommodate the
program requirement with needs of a specific task or activity (i.e., program or
approval to generate or project). The tailoring process results in the generation
modify a specific program of deviations and waivers depending on the timing of
requirement. the request. (Source: NPR 7120.5)

Program-Specific Requirements
A detailed requirement levied on a Program-Specific Requirement: Detailed verifiable
requirement based on a unique program’s detailed
program that must be verified. If not
mission operations and defined task. May be the same as
met, a waiver must be initiated and a standard—“Agency requirement.”
approved.

Figure 1—Applicability, Tailoring, and Verification of Requirements for Human Space


Flight Programs/Projects

3.1.1 Full Mission Duration Applicability

In order to protect human health and performance from exposures or conditions that have a
cumulative effect, requirements will be tailored into program requirements pertaining to the full
mission duration (from launch of crew through their landing back on Earth) for each human
space flight vehicle or habitat which is used to conduct one or more segments of a multi-segment
or multi-vehicle mission, even if their isolated segment would have allowed for higher exposures
on its own.

Missions may be comprised of consecutive segments that occur in different vehicles, take place
in different locations in space with varying distances from Earth, and last for different durations.
Many requirements that pertain to cumulative exposures and conditions (such as Permissible
Exposure Limits) have been tailored (relaxed) to accommodate short missions occurring in
single vehicles. However, for multi-segment or multi-vehicle missions, cumulative exposure over
the entire duration of the mission needs to be considered. Exposure in one vehicle that is
occupied for a segment of the full mission duration cannot be taken in isolation of the rest of the
mission. It is not advisable for each vehicle to maintain its own short duration exposure
requirements and expect other vehicles or habitats in the mission to lower their exposure limits
to compensate for a higher exposure level in another vehicle. Similarly, a vehicle cannot expect
other vehicles within the enterprise to compensate for lack of countermeasures in that vehicle.

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3.2 Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements

This NASA Technical Standard is tightly linked with NPR 7123.1, NASA Systems Engineering
Processes and Requirements, and NPR 8705.2. NPR 7123.1 requires a human-centered design
(HCD) process along with a Human Systems Integration Plan (HSIP). The HCD process is
characterized by task analysis, prototyping, early user involvement, and iterative, developmental
human-in-the-loop (HITL) testing. The HSIP includes guidance for integrating the
implementation of integration of human considerations into the system acquisition and
development processes to enhance human system design, reduce life-cycle ownership cost, and
optimize total system performance. NASA HSI domains include human factors engineering,
operations, safety, training, maintainability and supportability, and habitability and
environment. These six NASA HSI domains are considered concurrently and integrated with all
other systems engineering design activities. NPR 8705.2 requires the program/project to
establish a human-systems integration team to support the implementation of the HSIP. NASA-
STD-3001 extends human-centric design and HSI as outlined in NPR 7123.1 and NPR 8705.2.

3.2.1 Human-Centered Task Analysis

[V2 3006] Each human space flight program or project shall perform a human-centered task
analysis to support systems and operations design.

[Rationale: A task analysis is a methodical and iterative process that analyzes tasks allocated to
the human by decomposing individual tasks into simpler actions (task steps) and identifying the
task parameters and conditions that can either enable or constrain human interface interactions,
including identification of information required to perform the task. The focus of the task
analysis is on the human and how they interact, both physically and mentally, with the hardware,
software, procedures, and other users of the system to perform the tasks. It spans all mission
phases and includes nominal, maintenance, contingency, and emergency operations. A task
analysis may be performed for any human interaction with the system and is not restricted to
flight crew.

The task analysis can be initiated as early as the Concept and Technology Development phase,
when baseline mission concepts, requirements, technologies, and the human role are being
defined. As design concepts are iteratively evaluated and matured, task definitions are refined.
By the critical design phase, the task analysis should be a mature product. A task analysis can
continue to be iteratively updated after the critical design phase and even after certification to
reflect changes in design or operational use between missions. Task analysis can be used in the
development or identification of gaps in requirements. The analysis is used to drive design,
developmental HITL evaluation, and verification efforts for task effectiveness, efficiency,
satisfaction and safety. It also informs the development of human error analysis, operational
procedures, and training. Task analysis is critical to the implementation and verification of
numerous other standards. For more information, see 4.1 in the HIDP.

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Task analysis will be updated and delivered throughout the development lifecycle as contractual
data requirements in Statements of Work, Data Requirements Documents (DRDs), Data
Procurement Documents (DPDs), and/or relevant Verification Closure Notices (VCNs).]

3.2.2 Human Error Analysis

[V2 3102] Each human space flight program or project shall perform a task-based human error
analysis (HEA) to support systems and operations design.

[Rationale: HEA is a systematic approach to evaluate human actions and identify potential
human error, consequences, and mitigations. Potential human errors include inadvertent
operator actions, failure to perform an action, performing a wrong action, performing an action
incorrectly, and performing an action with incorrect timing. The intent of the HEA is to identify
human error and apply the appropriate error management to mitigate its effect on the system by
designing the system according to the following precedence: (1) prevent the error, (2) reduce the
likelihood of the error and provide the capability for detection in time to correct and recover,
and (3) limit the negative effects of the error.

HEA spans all mission phases and includes nominal, contingency, and emergency operations,
including ground operations when crew is present. It includes interactions with hardware,
software, procedures, and other users of the system. Since the number of tasks associated with a
system’s operation and maintenance can be immense, the HEA should focus on those tasks, as
defined by task analysis and safety hazard analyses, that are most important to mission success,
starting with those that could result in catastrophic failure.

The HEA is used to identify and mitigate error traps in design and assist in scoping the selection
of task sequences and scenarios for HITL verification testing. The HEA will be updated and
delivered throughout the development lifecycle as contractual data requirements in either
Statements of Work, Data Requirements Documents (DRDs), Data Procurement Documents
(DPDs) and/or Verification Closure Notices (VCNs). A summary of the human error analysis
performed and how the results influenced the system design is required to be included in the
Human Error Analysis Summary Report in the Human Rating Certification Package at each
lifecycle milestone design review.]

3.2.3 Iterative Developmental Testing

[V2 3101] Each human space flight program or project shall perform iterative HITL testing
throughout the design and development cycle.

[Rationale: As a key component of the HCD process as defined in Human Integration Design
Process (NASA/TP-2014-218556) and the HSI process as defined by the NASA Human Systems
Integration Handbook (NASA/SP-20210010952), iterative testing is an important method for
identifying issues early, when changes are affordable and feasible. It is a structured way to
mature the design and to track readiness for verification. Iterative HITL testing is required
throughout the design and development cycle to identify issues related to usability, operability,

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workload, situation awareness, display design, and commonality. Test report products and
evidence of the influence of outcome on design are to be delivered throughout the development
lifecycle as contractual data requirements in the Statement of Work, Program and Design
Milestone entry and exit criteria, or Data Procurement Documents.]

4. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CAPABILITIES


A systems engineering process that adequately considers human performance variability and
limitations during spacecraft design, development, testing, and evaluation is of critical
importance to the health, safety, and performance of flight crews, as well as to the protection of
hardware and systems. As with any other system component, there are limits to human
capabilities. The conditions encountered during space flight can degrade human capabilities.
These performance-limiting conditions may include environmental factors such as
weightlessness and g-transitions, physiological effects such as space sickness and spatial
disorientation, and other factors such as confinement and protective clothing.

The human performance envelope is bounded by physical as well as cognitive limitations.


Accommodating these limitations during space flight is critical to all aspects of mission success,
including the maintenance of crew health and safety.

Physical characteristics and capabilities include body dimensions, range of motion, mass,
volume, surface area, and strength. It is important that the design of equipment, including
vehicles, spacesuits, and other interfaces, accommodates the physical characteristics of the
entire user population. Adjustments for the effects of external factors such as gravity
environments, clothing, pressurization, and deconditioning related to mission duration are to be
included in the design.

A system designed for human use or habitation must accommodate the range of human
characteristics and capabilities relevant to the system and operating environment for the NASA-
defined crew population. Datasets are provided that include characteristics and capabilities for
anthropometric dimensions, range of motion, strength, mass, volume, and surface area. The
datasets and their supplemental information in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics and
Capabilities, take into account human characteristics such as age, sex, and physical condition as
well as mission characteristics such as clothing and suit pressurization.

4.1 Physical Data Sets

4.1.1 Functional Anthropometric Accommodation

[V2 4102] The system shall ensure the range of potential crewmembers can fit, reach, view, and
operate the human systems interfaces by accommodating crewmembers with the anthropometric
dimensions and ranges of motion as defined in data sets in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics
and Capabilities, Sections F.2 and F.3.

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[Rationale: All crewmembers need to be able to perform any planned tasks efficiently and
effectively. Physical crew interfaces need to be located within the visible and functional reach
limits of the worst case (i.e., most limited) crewmember in his/her working posture using the
most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated. Design constraints may dictate layouts
or tasks that force a crewmember to move, twist, or stretch into awkward positions. However, the
system design must not require the crewmember to achieve ranges of motion outside those
defined in Appendix F. When applied to suit design, the suit must allow an unpressurized and
pressurized suited crewmember to achieve the entire range of motion defined in the appendix.
The suit must be designed to allow for suited crewmembers to operate in an independently
designed vehicle or habitat, and the vehicle or habitat must not require a range of motion a suit
cannot provide.

A task analysis that identifies hardware interfaces and obstructed/confined/restrained reaches


for planned tasks is used with Appendix F to define critical anthropometric dimensions and
ranges of motion and provide design considerations for crew interfaces. The task analysis also
identifies other parameters and constraints (e.g. mission phase, recumbent postures, etc.) that
may require adjustments to the anthropometric data in the Appendix. Guidance on the
evaluation of design for anthropometry and range of motion can be found in section 4.5 of the
HIDH.

The intent of this requirement is to accommodate the entire potential user population, not just
meet the criteria in the datasets, which provide the most frequently used values in standard
reference postures. When a design requires a posture outside of the standard reference posture,
such as rotation from upright to recumbent seating, minimum and maximum values for the new
posture must be developed for the unique design posture.

Identification of a posture, dimension, or range of motion not provided in the table needs
coordination and concurrence from NASA Stakeholders. When a system must accommodate a
suited crewmember, an additional suited dataset can be provided that accurately identifies suited
human dimensions. A tailored data set may be provided by NASA based on program or mission
specific criteria, especially when a specific spacesuit has been identified.]

4.1.2 Body Mass, Volume, and Surface Area Data

[V2 4103] The system shall accommodate the body characteristic data for mass, volume, and
surface area as defined in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics and Capabilities, Sections F.4,
F.5, and F.6.

[Rationale: Depending on mission or design requirements, system developers could need body
mass, volume, and body surface area data that accurately describe the entire size range of
potential crewmembers.

Surface area data could be needed when assessing radiation exposure or designing a body
contact cooling system. Volume data may be needed for center of gravity or buoyancy
calculations.

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Body mass data can describe both whole body mass and body segment mass. In addition to
simple body mass, data includes centers of gravity and moments of inertia. Body mass data is
important for multiple systems. Propulsion and dynamic systems calculations depend on
accurate data of crewmember mass to size hardware systems and design proper vehicle dynamic
controls. Body mass data is used to characterize forces exerted between crewmembers and
equipment such as body support systems (e.g. seats, brackets, and restraints) under all
anticipated acceleration and gravity environments. Body segment centers of gravity may be an
important design consideration for crewmember balance and stability during dynamic mission
phases or for understanding how loads are distributed during acceleration. Guidance on the
evaluation of design using body characteristic data can be found in NASA/TP-2014-218556
Human Integration Design Process (HIDP).

The intent of this requirement is to accommodate the entire potential user population, not just
meet the criteria in the datasets provided, which provide the most frequently used values.
Identification of body characteristic data not provided in the table needs coordination and
concurrence from NASA Stakeholders. A tailored set may be provided by NASA based on
program or mission specific criteria.]

4.1.3 Crew Strength

All crewmembers need to be able to perform any planned tasks efficiently and effectively, without
risk of injury and without undue concern of the hardware sustaining damage. Human-System
Interfaces need to accommodate both the minimum and maximum anticipated strength of
potential crewmembers. Strength refers to a person’s ability to generate force. The system must
withstand the load that is imparted and must not require excessive forces to operate.

4.1.3.1 Crew Operational Loads

[V2 4104] The system shall be operable by crew during all phases of flight, including prelaunch,
ascent, orbit, entry, and postlanding, with the lowest anticipated strength as defined in Appendix
F, Physical Characteristics and Capabilities, Section F.7.

[Rationale: All crewmembers need to be able to perform any planned tasks efficiently and
effectively. The crew operating load data in Appendix F defines the lowest anticipated forces that
can be applied by crewmembers in unsuited, suited-unpressurized, and suited-pressurized
conditions, taking into account deconditioning and factors of safety for critical tasks. A task
analysis that identifies planned crew tasks, hardware interfaces, expected postures, and task
criticality, frequency, and duration is used with Appendix F to define the maximum acceptable
value for actuation and continued operation of hardware interfaces. Guidance on the evaluation
of design using crewmember strength data can be found in NASA/TP-2014-218556 Human
Integration Design Process (HIDP).

The intent of this requirement is to accommodate the entire potential user population, not just
meet the criteria in the datasets provided, which provide the most frequently used values.

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Identification of postures or forces not provided in the table needs coordination and concurrence
from NASA Stakeholders. A tailored data set may be provided by NASA based on program or
mission specific criteria.]

4.1.3.2 Withstand Crew Loads

[V2 4105] The system shall withstand forces imparted by the crew during all phases of flight,
including prelaunch, ascent, orbit, entry, and postlanding, as defined in Appendix F, Physical
Characteristics and Capabilities, Section F.7 without sustaining damage.

[Rationale: Vehicle hardware are to be designed to withstand large forces exerted by a


crewmember during nominal operations without breaking or sustaining damage that would
render the hardware inoperable. Additionally, crew may exert high forces when operating
controls in emergency situations, such as attempting to open a hatch for emergency egress. The
resulting damage to equipment could make it impossible to respond safely to the emergency. To
avoid overdesign, a task and error analysis which defines planned crew tasks, hardware
interfaces, expected postures, and task criticality is used to identify which interfaces must
tolerate maximum crew operational loads. This includes identifying critical hardware that may
be inadvertently used as a mobility aid or restraint. Guidance on the evaluation of design using
crewmember strength data can be found in NASA/TP-2014-218556 Human Integration Design
Process (HIDP); information on task analysis process can be found in Section 4.1. Durability of
the Structural Integrity of Hardware Due to Unintentional Crew Forces is addressed in [V2
9027] Protect Crew and Equipment.

The intent of this requirement is to accommodate the entire potential user population, not just
meet the criteria in the datasets provided, which provide the most frequently used values.
Identification of postures or forces not provided in the table needs coordination and concurrence
from NASA Stakeholders. A tailored data set may be provided by NASA based on program or
mission specific criteria.]

Deleted:

[V2 4001] Requirement merged into [V2 4102], [V2 4103], [V2 4104], and [V2 4105].

Deleted:

[V2 4002] Requirement merged into [V2 4102], [V2 4103], [V2 4104] and [V2 4105].

Deleted:

[V2 4003] Requirement merged into [V2 4102], [V2 4103], [V2 4104] and [V2 4105].

Deleted:

[V2 4004] Requirement merged into [V2 4102], [V2 4103], [V2 4104] and [V2 4105].

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Deleted:

[V2 4005] Requirement merged into [V2 4102].

Deleted:

[V2 4006] Requirement merged into [V2 4102].

Deleted:

[V2 4007] Requirement merged into [V2 4102].

Deleted:

[V2 4008] Requirement merged into [V2 4102].

Deleted:

[V2 4009] Requirement merged into [V2 4103].

Deleted:

[V2 4010] Requirement merged into [V2 4103].

Deleted:

[V2 4011] Requirement merged into [V2 4103].

Deleted:

[V2 4012] Requirement split into [V2 4104] and [V2 4105].

4.2 Muscle Effects

[V2 4013] The effects of muscle endurance and fatigue shall be factored into system design.

[Rationale: Tasks with high force requirements and repetitive tasks (even with low force
requirements) can cause fatigue. The crew task analysis is to identify factors that can lead to
overexertion or fatigue such as task frequency, duration, repetitive motions, high forces, current
and previous gravity environments and duration, suit configuration, etc. The applicable factors
are needed for NASA to provide an appropriate strength dataset and they should be considered
in designs for crewmember operation. Apollo EVA crew reported forearm muscle fatigue due to
repetitive force exertion to grasp and manipulate items while wearing pressurized gloves. The
issue was exacerbated by the design of the gloves having fingers that returned to extended
position rather than neutral, curved position requiring the crew to exert additional, unproductive
movement and force. The effects of muscle fatigue may be mitigated through task design that
includes providing mechanical aids, recovery rest periods, or varies the use of muscle groups.

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4.3 Aerobic Capacity

[V2 4015] The system shall be operable by crewmembers with the aerobic capacity as defined in
NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1.

[Rationale: An individual’s aerobic capacity determines the ability to perform a task at a given
level of work. The aerobic capacity in conjunction with the operational concept provides an
upper bound for oxygen (O2) demand, carbon dioxide (CO2) production, heat rejection
requirements, etc. This information is vital for all spacecraft Environmental Control and Life
Support System (ECLSS) designs, including the EVA suits. This information would help in sizing
the primary and emergency O2 systems, scrubbers, etc., and help the engineers perform trade
studies on various designs based on the operational scenarios and metabolic expenditure.]

5. PERCEPTION AND COGNITION


This section articulates human perceptual and cognitive characteristics that must be
accommodated by the system design to support effective and efficient user performance. These
characteristics can be described in terms of capabilities and limitations that vary such as age,
sex, fatigue, and exposure to environmental factors. As there are limitations within the design of
system components, there are limits to human capabilities. The environmental conditions of
space flight can further degrade human capabilities. Systems need to be designed to support
human perceptual and cognitive capabilities to meet system performance, safety, and mission
requirements. Specific user performance and interface design requirements are in section 10,
Crew Interfaces, of this NASA Technical Standard.

For detailed discussions regarding human performance capabilities, e.g., visual perception,
auditory perception, cognition, and workload, see chapter 5, Human Performance Capabilities,
of the HIDH. For detailed discussions regarding the design of user interfaces, e.g., visual
acquisition of displays, visual displays, layout of displays and controls, see chapter 10, Crew
Interfaces, of the HIDH.

5.1 Perceptual and Cognitive Characteristics and Capabilities

5.1.1 Visual Capabilities

Visual capabilities include, at a minimum, visual acuity, spatial contrast sensitivity, visual
accommodation, field of regard, color discrimination, stereoscopic depth perception, and
temporal contrast sensitivity. Further explanation of these terms can be found in Appendix C,
Definitions, of this NASA Technical Standard.

[V2 5001] The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew visual capabilities under
expected task demands.

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[Rationale: Design of interface elements such as text, graphics, and icons, as well as design of
the display itself and its placement relative to the user, are to ensure that relevant visual
information is visible and readable (text) or interpretable (graphical icons or symbols) while a
crewmember performs mission tasks. Determination of anticipated levels of crewmember
capability and anticipated levels of task demands is based on a detailed task analysis.]

5.1.2 Auditory Perceptual Capabilities

[V2 5002] The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew auditory perceptual
capabilities under expected task demands.

[Rationale: Auditory capabilities include, at a minimum, absolute threshold of hearing, auditory


localization, and speech intelligibility. Auditory localization refers to the aural sensation of the
location of a sound in space. Speech intelligibility refers to the ability to correctly identify speech
material (typically words) in accordance with a standardized testing method. Maximum limits
are provided in Section 6.6.1, Acoustic Limits, to avoid injury to crewmember.

Audio-communications can play an essential role in completing mission operations. This is


especially true for operations that require coordination of individuals remote from each other (a
feature of all space missions). Audio-communications are also critical to successful completion
of non-scripted operations such as emergency recovery from an off-nominal event.
Communication engineering calculations require metrics for ensuring speech intelligibility and
quality under all mission phases. All vehicle systems are to be designed with respect to the noise
and vibration environment and other sources of auditory masking (from excessive noise).
Vehicle systems are to also accommodate suited (LEA, IVA and EVA) versus unsuited conditions,
accounting for auditory capabilities at identified suit pressures. Determination of anticipated
levels of crew capability and anticipated levels of task demands can be made through a detailed
task analysis. For detailed discussions regarding the effects of space flight on auditory
capabilities, see chapter 5, Human Performance Capabilities, of the HIDH.]

5.1.3 Sensorimotor Capabilities

[V2 5003] The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew sensorimotor capabilities
under expected task demands.

[Rationale: Sensorimotor functional capabilities include balance, locomotion, eye-hand


coordination, visual control, tactile perception, and orientation perception. Controls and
displays can provide information to the operator through sensorimotor perception channels.
Requirements are to be written to ensure successful use of that information channel. Transmittal
of information through sensorimotor channels is dependent on the nature of the information
(rate, direction, quantity, etc.), clothing worn by the operator (gloves, footwear, helmet, etc.),
control and display characteristics (control shape, control forces, display orientation, etc.), and
the environment (vibration, lighting, acceleration, gravity, etc.). Determination of anticipated
levels of crew capability and anticipated levels of task demands is based on a detailed task
analysis. For detailed discussions regarding the effects of space flight on

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vestibular/sensorimotor alterations, see chapter 5, Human Performance Capabilities, of the


HIDH.]

5.1.4 Cognitive Capabilities

[V2 5004] The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew cognitive capabilities under
expected tasks demands.

[Rationale: Cognitive capabilities include attention, memory, decision making, problem solving,
logical reasoning, and spatial cognition applied in both an individual and team. Accommodating
cognitive performance capabilities is important to ensure optimal task performance and crew
safety. Design of hardware, including displays and controls, and software, including problem-
solving aids, is to take into account the capabilities and limitations of humans to acquire,
interpret, and retain information such that the relevant information is available and intelligible.
Tasks assigned to humans are to be those best-suited to humans (i.e., dealing with unexpected
events or complex problem solving). Tasks requiring memory, calculations, and speed are to be
assigned to computer automation. This approach considers the relative strengths of the human
versus the computer and minimizes risk of errors by assigning tasks accordingly. This is
especially important during space flight, where microgravity can cause deconditioning and
affect spatial orientation, and where stress can affect several cognitive processes. For detailed
discussions regarding the effects of stress on cognitive performance, see chapter 5, Human
Performance Capabilities, of the HIDH. Determination of anticipated levels of crew capability
and anticipated levels of task demands is based on a detailed task analysis with consideration of
all nominal, off-nominal, and emergency scenarios, including those of low probability.]

Deleted:

[V2 5005] Requirement merged into [V2 10003].

Moved:

[V2 5006] Requirement moved to Section 10.1.1.

Moved:

[V2 5007] Requirement moved to Section 10.1.1.

Deleted:

[V2 5008] Requirement merged into [V2 5007].

6. NATURAL AND INDUCED ENVIRONMENTS


Natural and induced environmental factors include air, water, contamination, acceleration,
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human performance such as crew station layout and lighting are discussed in section 8,
Architecture, in this NASA Technical Standard. Overall, the system’s environment is to be
compatible with tasks to be performed and promote crew health and performance.

6.1 Trend Analysis of Environmental Data

[V2 6001] The system shall provide environmental monitoring data in formats compatible with
performing temporal trend analyses.

[Rationale: Requirements are to consider all environmental parameters that may require trend
analysis for a given mission. Trending of environmental parameters such as internal atmosphere
constituents, temperature, humidity, water, acoustics, radiation, acceleration and dynamic loads
see sections 6.2 through 6.8 in this NASA Technical Standard for the detailed requirements) is
necessary for both anticipating harmful conditions before they occur and troubleshooting using
previously stored data. To properly trend, aspects of the data such as the measurement rate are
also to be considered, as some parameters may otherwise only be measured infrequently.]

6.2 Internal Atmosphere

A safe, breathable atmosphere is critical to human health and performance. Early identification
of potential air quality issues enables mitigation by design. Monitoring atmospheric quality and
evaluating trends are essential. The system is to be robust enough to control or allow crew
control of atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature, ventilation flow rate, airborne
particulates, inspired partial pressure of O2 (PIO2), partial pressure of CO2 (ppCO2), and trace
contaminants within ranges necessary to maintain task performance and human health and
safety. Although the following requirements address these components individually, they must be
considered as a whole because they are dependent on each other. Additional information about
the interplay among internal atmosphere components and the effects on the human is available
in section 6.2 of the HIDH. An iterative process should be employed to integrate the human
system internal atmospheric limits into the design process, ensuring optimization of the design to
afford the most protection possible, within other constraints of the vehicle systems. Atmospheric
requirements specific to suited operations can be found in section 11.1, Suit Design and
Operations, in this NASA Technical Standard.

6.2.1 Atmospheric Constituents

6.2.1.1 Inert Diluent Gas

[V2 6002] Cabin atmospheric composition shall contain at least 30% diluent gas (assuming
balance oxygen).

[Rationale: This mitigates clinically significant absorption atelectasis. The assumption is that
the diluent gas will be nitrogen (N2). Use of helium (He) or argon (Ar) has been considered, but
would affect decompression sickness (DCS), thermal and ventilation requirements. Validation
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another requirement set be developed. Measurable oxygen absorption atelectasis (lung collapse)
occurs with fractions of oxygen above 50%. A diluent gas is required to prevent excessive levels
of oxygen absorption atelectasis during prolonged exposures, in addition to reducing the
ignition/flammability threshold. Unacceptable risk occurs when breathing less than 20% diluent.
Although oxygen absorption atelectasis can be observed in the 25-50% diluent range, clinical
and space flight experience shows that diluent fractions as low as 25% maintain acceptable
levels of pulmonary function for long duration space flight activities. The choice of diluent gas is
dependent on many factors, including physiological activity and contribution to (DCS).
Reference [V2 6003] O2 Partial Pressure Range for Crew Exposure in this NASA Technical
Standard for hyperoxic/hypoxic limits. Clinically significant atelectasis is unlikely when
combining the expected habitat total pressures (typically 8.2 to 14.7 psia) with the hyperoxic
bounds established in Table 1, Inspired Oxygen Partial Pressure Exposure Ranges.]

6.2.1.2 O2 Partial Pressure Range for Crew Exposure

[V2 6003] The system shall maintain inspired oxygen partial pressure (PIO2) in accordance with
Table 1, Inspired Oxygen Partial Pressure Exposure Ranges.

[Rationale: For all systems, the range of ambient dry-gas ppO2 is to be considered in the
context of PIO2. Since physiological limits for hypoxic (and hyperoxic) exposure during space
flight are unknown, systems designed for humans are to be normoxic unless strong rationale is
provided for an alternative suggestion. For confined and enclosed spaces at sea level, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines oxygen-deficient atmosphere as
<19.5% oxygen by volume, and oxygen-enriched atmosphere as >23.5% oxygen by volume
(Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, 1910.146(b)(3), current through July 29, 2021 ) with a
correlating normoxic PIO2 range between 139-168 mmHg. The OSHA-enriched atmospheric
limit is more applicable to material flammability than human hyperoxic limit. Hyperoxia limits
are provided to allow needed prebreathe and if necessary, DCS treatment. It is generally
accepted that there are no medical or performance issues with constant exposure to one-half an
atmosphere of O2 partial pressure (Clarke, J.M., Oxygen Toxicity [Chapter 6]. The Physiology
and Medicine of Diving [4th ed], Bennett, P.B., Elliott, D.H. [eds]. W.B. Saunders Company Ltd:
Philadelphia, 1993, pp. 153-69); this is a pp O2 of 7.35 psia, or 380 mmHg, or as PIO2, it is 333
mmHg. NASA operates the extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) at 4.3 psia with 100% O2, so this
is a pp O2 of 222 mmHg; or as PIO2, it would be 175 mmHg, and there are no performance or
medical issues to date with this limit. A practical and defensible hyperoxic exposure limit would
be a PIO2 of 333 mmHg with the assumption that adaptations to microgravity do not modify this
terrestrial limit. As far as a hypoxic limit, it has been shown that a mildly hypoxic vehicle system
atmosphere as part of a denitrogenation protocol to reduce the risk of DCS is advantageous
during space flight (e.g., shuttle 10.2 psia/26.5% O2), as well as recommended by the
Exploration Atmospheres Working Group and endorsed by Human Exploration and Operations
Mission Directorate (Exploration Atmospheres, HEOMD memo, February 2013). There is no
indication on Earth that living and working with chronic PIO2 of 127 mmHg degrades health or
performance. There are no indications or predictions based on limited past experience that
extending exposure time with PIO2 of 127 mmHg in micro or partial gravity past 7 days leads to
degradation of health or performance in otherwise healthy astronauts. There is no opportunity to

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collect data in microgravity with PIO2 of 127 mmHg to cover the durations of Exploration Class
missions, so a health monitoring and mitigation plan are required to implement this condition.
These guiding PIO2 values may change as further research yields information to better define the
physiological limits and acceptable duration for an alternative space flight system environment.]

Table 1—Inspired Oxygen Partial Pressure Exposure Ranges


Inspired O2 partial pressure Normoxia Indefinite Short-Term Mild Hypoxia Lower
PIO2 = (PB-47)*FIO2 Target Hyperoxia Upper Hyperoxia Limit
Range Limit Upper Limit
PIO2 (mmHg)
145-155 356 791 127
PIO2 = (PB-47)* FIO2
PIO2 (psia) 2.80-3.00 6.89 15.30*** 2.46
Acceptable Duration Indefinite Indefinite 6-9 Hours * Indefinite with monitoring**
Examples EVA Preparation (ISS
Habitat and EVA and Cabin O2 Prebreathe
Campout, Shuttle 10.2,
Spacesuit Depress In-Suit for EVA
Exploration Atmosphere of
Minimum Survival Preparation
8.2 psia and 34% O2)
PB – Ambient Barometric Pressure
FI – Fractional concentration of inspired oxygen
FIO2 – The dry-gas decimal fraction of ambient O2
*From Johnson Procedural Requirements (JPR) 1830.6 (REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PERSONNEL PARTICIPATING
IN DIVING, HYPER/HYPOBARIC CHAMBERS, AND PRESSURIZED SUIT OPERATIONS). Page 15, subsection 4.2:
Limitations during Oxygen Breathing,” shows the limits for prebreathe in a spacesuit. The limit is nine hours when that is the
only exposure to enriched O2 in a 48-hour period. The limit is six hours when it is the only exposure to enriched O2 in a 24-hour
period and also states that consecutive daily exposures are not to exceed five consecutive days.
**There is no opportunity to collect data in microgravity with P IO2 of 127 mmHg to cover the durations of Exploration Class
missions, so a health monitoring and mitigation plan are required to implement this condition
***This PIO2 may be exceeded during DCS treatment.

6.2.1.3 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Carbon Dioxide Levels

[V2 6004] The system shall limit the average one-hour CO2 partial pressure (ppCO2) in the
habitable volume to no more than 3 mmHg.

[Rationale: Achieving this level is dependent on individual and total crew generation of CO2 for
all planned activities (factoring in metabolic rates and respiratory quotient), appropriate CO2
scrubbing and adequate ventilation flow rates to ensure that no localized pockets of CO2 are
generated throughout the habitat. Considerations from other payloads that generate CO2 are to
be taken into account of these totals.

Note: Off-nominal CO2 values are not included within this NASA Technical Standard due to the
unique circumstances of each mission (expected human performance, duration of exposure,
access to medical care, etc.) and will be derived as a lower level program/project requirement.]

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6.2.2 Atmospheric Pressure

6.2.2.1 Total Pressure Tolerance Range for Indefinite Crew Exposure

[V2 6006] The system shall maintain the pressure to which the crew is exposed to between
26.2 kPa < pressure ≤ 103 kPa (3.8 psia < pressure ≤ 14.9 psia) for indefinite human exposure
without measurable impairments to health or performance.

[Rationale: Designers and physiologists have to evaluate and trade off the various atmospheric
combinations. A low total pressure is desirable because it allows simple transfer to a low-
pressure EVA suit. (Low pressure EVA suits are less stiff and allow greater range of motion.)
Low total pressure requires a higher percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere to provide an
acceptable ppO2. Oxygen-rich atmospheres, however, present safety hazards because of their
ability to feed fires. The lowest pressure at which normoxia (PIO2 = 149 mmHg) is maintained at
100% O2 is 3.8 psia. Total pressure has to be considered in conjunction with O2 and CO2
requirements. Under certain spacesuit operations (e.g., DCS treatment, leak checks), the
crewmember may be exposed to pressure above or below this range for a limited period of time.]

6.2.2.2 Rate of Pressure Change

[V2 6007] For pressure changes >1.0 psi, the rate of change of total internal vehicle pressure
shall not exceed 13.5 psi/min.

[Rationale: This rate of pressure change is used across numerous environments and provides a
good boundary for human tolerance. This rate of change helps decrease risk of injury to
crewmembers’ ears and lungs during depressurization and repressurization but does not replace
the [V2 6150] Barotrauma Prevention requirement. Microgravity may have affected head and
sinus congestion and is therefore much more conservative than the 30 psi/min (1550 mmHg/min)
(75 ft/min) descent rate limit allowed by the U.S. Navy Diving Manual. The negative rate of
change limit is consistent with the U.S. Navy Diving Manual 13.5 psi/min (700 mmHg/min) (30
ft/min) ascent rate allowance, which is used primarily for DCS prevention, not barotrauma
prevention. For transient pressure changes ≤ 1.0 psi, the rate of change of total internal vehicle
pressure can exceed 13.5 psi/min.]

6.2.2.3 Barotrauma Prevention

[V2 6150] During a commanded pressure change, the system shall pause within 1 psi of the
pause command being issued by the unsuited or suited crewmember, with ability to increase or
decrease pressure as needed after the pause.

[Rationale: During all intentional pressure changes, crewmembers may need to pause the
pressure change within the system allowing additional time to adjust to the change in pressure
and to avoid barotrauma. If the pause does not alleviate discomfort, the crewmember needs to be
able to reverse the direction of the pressure change. This could be necessary if a crewmember is
unable to equalize pressure in their ears and sinuses.]

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6.2.2.4 Decompression Sickness (DCS) Risk Identification

[V2 6008] Each program shall define mission unique DCS mitigation strategies to achieve the
level of acceptable risk of DCS as defined below within 95% statistical confidence:

a. DCS ≤ 15% (includes Type I or isolated cutis marmorata).


b. Grade IV venous gas emboli (VGE) ≤ 20%.
c. Prevent Type II DCS.

[Rationale: DCS risk limits have been defined to develop coordinated requirements for the
habitat (e.g., vehicle, EVA suit) including total pressure, ppO2 and prebreathe before vehicle or
suit depressurization, which are all variables in DCS risk.]

6.2.2.5 Decompression Sickness Treatment Capability

[V2 6009] The system shall provide DCS treatment capability.

[Rationale: DCS is a potential hazard of space flight and EVA because of changes in the
operational pressure environment. Rapid and appropriate intervention is required to optimize
the outcome for the affected crewmember. If treatment for DCS is instituted quickly, the outcome
of therapy has a higher probability of success and will likely require less magnitude and
duration of hyperbaric O2 therapy.

It is important, therefore, to have the crewmember back to his/her initial saturation pressure as
soon as possible, which may resolve DCS symptoms. Initial saturation pressure is defined as the
highest pressure to which the crewmember has been exposed during the 36 hours before
beginning the EVA. If not addressed quickly, higher pressures may be required to address DCS
symptoms. The U.S. Navy Treatment, Table 6, Oxygen Treatment of Type II Decompression
Sickness (treatment in a hyperbaric treatment facility) found in the U.S Navy Diving Manual, is
the terrestrial standard for treating most forms of DCS; however, the terrestrial standard may
not be achievable, or required, because the resources required to support it would be
prohibitive, and the expected outcomes from sub-terrestrial standard therapy are likely to be
adequate for altitude-induced DCS symptoms.]

6.2.3 Post Landing Relative Humidity (RH)

[V2 6011] For nominal post landing operations, the system shall limit RH to the levels in
Table 2, Average Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Post Landing Operations.

[Rationale: Average humidity is to be maintained above the lower limits stated to ensure that
the environment is not too dry for the nominal functioning of mucous membranes. During low
humidity exposures, additional water is to be provided to the crew to prevent dehydration.
Humidity is to be maintained below the upper limits for crew comfort to allow for effective
evaporation and to limit the formation of condensation. In unsuited scenarios, high RH may
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high RH in warm environments can pose an additional hazard for core body temperature
excess.]

Table 2—Average Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Post Landing Operations
Average RH Time Allowed
25% < RH ≤ 75% (nominal range1) Indefinite2
75% < RH ≤ 85% 24 hr3
85% < RH ≤ 95% 12 hr3
95% < RH 8 hr3
1. Nominal humidity range is included for completeness.
2. Assumes temperature is within nominal range in accordance with requirement [V2 6012] Crew Health Environmental
Limits in this NASA Technical Standard.
3. Only after doffing a suit post landing; duration may be shorter if temperature is outside nominal range (specified in
requirement [V2 6012] Crew Health Environmental Limits in this NASA Technical Standard).

Deleted:

[V2 6010] Requirement merged into [V2 6012].

6.2.4 Temperature and Humidity for Crew Health and Performance

6.2.4.1 Crew Health Environmental Limits

[V2 6012] The system shall maintain levels of cabin humidity and temperature within the
boundaries of the Operating Limits as shown in Figure 2, Crew Health Environmental Limits, to
protect for crew health during pressurized operations when crew occupies the cabin, excluding
suited operations, ascent, entry, landing, and post landing.

[Rationale: The intent of the Crew Health Environmental Limits is to provide the range of cabin
humidity and temperature that protects crew health. Figure 2 is based on ASHRAE 55 and
anchored at 18°C and 75% humidity on the upper left corner and 27 °C and 25% humidity on
the lower right corner. Operations outside of these boundaries may cause crewmembers to
experience health impacts (dry, stuffy and/or irritated mucous membranes), skin rashes (due to
microbial growth at high humidity levels) thermal discomfort (overheating depending on tasks)
and/or decreased performance. From an engineering perspective, average humidity is to be
maintained above this lower limit (25%) to ensure that the environment is not too dry to prevent
static electricity buildup within the cabin, which could pose an electrical hazard to crew and a
possible ignition hazard. Refer to [V2 6013] Crew Health and Performance Environmental Zone
for the range that protects for both health and performance. This requirement does not apply to
EVA suits. Corresponding EVA suit requirements addressing temperature, humidity, pressure,
and other elements that affect comfort in a spacesuit are defined in section 11 of this NASA
Technical Standard.]
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Figure 2—Crew Health Environmental Limits

6.2.4.2 Crew Performance Environmental Zone

[V2 6013] The system shall be capable of reaching atmospheric humidity and temperatures of
nominally occupied habitable volumes within the zone provided in Figure 3, Crew Performance
Environmental Zone, during all nominal operations, excluding suited operations, ascent, entry,
landing, and post landing.

[Rationale: This temperature zone is defined as the operating zone of environmental conditions
in which humans can achieve thermal comfort and not have their performance of routine
activities affected by thermal stress. Operating outside of this zone will cause performance
decrements and impact productivity. Due to individual variability among crewmembers and the
likelihood of different crewmembers performing different tasks at different metabolic rates, it is
necessary to have the capability to change temperature set points, adjust localized air flow,
and/or have various clothing options available to achieve thermal comfort for all crew. Studies
of office working environments and OSHA recommendations generally find these atmospheric
parameters (20°C -25°C and 30-60% humidity) to support human comfort and performance
(T.M. Ikaheimo, 2014; Seppanen, Fisk, & Lei, 2006; OSHA Policy on Indoor Air Quality: Office
Temperature/Humidity and Environmental Tobacco Smoke, 2003).]

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Figure 3—Crew Performance Environmental Zone

6.2.4.3 Temperature Selectability

[V2 6151] The system shall provide selectable set points for internal atmosphere temperature in
step sizes no greater than 0.5°C increments in the habitable volume.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to allow the crew to adjust the temperature to
accommodate crew performance and provide some adjustment for crew preference. It is
expected that the system can be set to temperatures in the environmental operating range (per
[V2 6012] Crew Health Environmental Limits) and the system will accommodate those
temperatures if the capability exists.]

6.2.4.4 Temperature Adjustability

[V2 6152] The system shall be capable of adjusting temperature in the habitable volume by at
least 1°C/hr.

[Rationale: The cabin temperature needs to be capable of being adjusted in a timely manner (1°
Celsius per hour) in order to accommodate real-time crew activities, performance, and crew
preference.]

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[V2 6014] Requirement merged into [V2 6012].

6.2.4.5 Environmental Control

[V2 7041] The system environmental control shall accommodate the increased O2 consumption
and additional output of heat, CO2, perspiration droplets, odor, and particulates generated by the
crew in an exercise area.

[Rationale: The ppO2 in the exercise area(s) is to be maintained at normal levels; otherwise, the
required physiological capabilities of crewmembers may be impaired. This requirement also
addresses any particulate that may be generated by the exercise activity, e.g., skin, hair, or lint
from clothing or other materials.]

6.2.5 Atmospheric Control

[V2 6017] The system shall allow for local and remote control of atmospheric pressure,
humidity, temperature, ventilation, and ppO2.

[Rationale: The ability to control atmospheric conditions is important for crew comfort, e.g.,
temperature and humidity, and for mission tasks, e.g., ppO2 and total pressure for expected
cabin depressurization, to ensure efficient and effective performance. This requirement does not
apply to spacesuits. The corresponding spacesuit requirement is defined in requirement [V2
11033] Suited Thermal Control, in this NASA Technical Standard. The ability to adjust
atmospheric parameters remotely is important for cases in which a crewed vehicle is to dock
with an uncrewed vehicle whose atmosphere is to be habitable before ingress. This may be done
from other spacecraft located in microgravity, extraterrestrial body surfaces, or Earth- or lunar-
based control centers

Deleted:

[V2 6019] Requirement merged into [V2 6017].

6.2.6 Atmospheric Data Availability

6.2.6.1 Atmospheric Data Recording

[V2 6020] For each isolatable, habitable compartment, the system shall automatically record
pressure, humidity, temperature, ppO2, and ppCO2 data continuously.

[Rationale: Access to atmospheric data is needed for each habitable compartment (that can be
isolated with a pressure hatch) to which the crew has access, as each of these parameters is
critical to crew health and comfort. Additionally, the ability to view past recorded data helps to
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troubleshoot problems. This requirement does not apply to spacesuits. The corresponding
spacesuit requirement is defined in requirement [V2 11034] Suited Atmospheric Data Recording,
in this NASA Technical Standard.]

6.2.6.2 Atmospheric Data Displaying

[V2 6021] The system shall display real-time values for pressure, humidity, temperature, ppO2,
and ppCO2 data to the crew locally and remotely.

[Rationale: These atmospheric parameters are critical to human health and comfort, and access
to this atmospheric data needs to be provided to the crew. The crew needs to view the
environmental status in real time to help prevent environmental conditions that could harm them
or the vehicle. This requirement does not apply to spacesuits. The corresponding spacesuit
requirement is defined in requirement [V2 11035] Suited Atmospheric Data Displaying in this
NASA Technical Standard.]

6.2.7 Atmospheric Monitoring and Alerting

6.2.7.1 Atmospheric Monitoring and Alerting Parameters

[V2 6022] The system shall alert the crew locally and remotely when atmospheric parameters,
including atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature, ppO2, and ppCO2 are outside safe limits.

[Rationale: Systems are to be capable of alerting the crew when atmospheric parameters are
outside set limits so the crew can take appropriate actions to maintain health and safety. See
sections 10.3.4, Audio Displays, and 10.7.2, Caution and Warning, in this NASA Technical
Standard for additional information. This requirement does not apply to spacesuits. The
corresponding spacesuit requirement is defined in requirement [V2 11036] Suited Atmospheric
Monitoring and Alerting, in this NASA Technical Standard.]

6.2.7.2 Trace Constituent Monitoring and Alerting

[V2 6023] The system shall monitor trace volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the cabin
atmosphere and alert the crew locally and remotely when they are approaching defined limits.

[Rationale: Monitoring and alerting are required to identify when hazardous contaminants are
detected and to alert the crew so they can take appropriate actions to maintain health and safety.
Trace contaminant monitoring is important for identifying a wide range of contaminants that
may impact human health and safety, including toxic substances that cannot be predicted now or
substances that are not normally thought of as part of the atmosphere. Accepted limits may be
based on JSC-20584, Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations (SMACs), or on
agreements from international partners. There may be specific mission scenarios (e.g., short-
duration missions and alternate controls) where trace contaminant monitoring may not be
required.]

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6.2.7.3 Combustion Monitoring and Alerting

[V2 6024] The system shall monitor in real-time the toxic atmospheric components listed in
Table 3, Recommended Combustion Product (CP) Monitoring Ranges, that would result from
pre-combustion and combustion events in the ranges and with the accuracy and resolution
specified in the table, and alert the crew locally and remotely in sufficient time for them to take
appropriate action.

[Rationale: Monitoring of toxic by-products of combustion is generally used for operational


decisions and response. Because of the extreme danger of combustion in a spacecraft,
combustion product monitors are to be readily accessible and provide quick, stable, and
accurate readings. Monitoring and alerting are required to identify when toxic combustion
products are present and to notify the crew to take appropriate actions to maintain health and
safety.]

Table 3—Recommended Combustion Product (CP) Monitoring Ranges


CP Target Required Rangea Accuracyb Resolution
CO 5-1000 ppm ±10% 1 ppm
HCN 2-50 ppm ±25% 1 ppm
HCl 2-50 ppm ±25% 1 ppm
Acid Gases (Hydrogen HF 2-50 ppm ±25% 1 ppm
Halides) OR
HXb 2-50 ppm ±25% 1 ppm
a ppm is parts-per-million by volume at 1 atm
b accuracy across full listed range
c HX = the total concentration of halide acid gases, i.e., [HCl] + [HF] + [HBr]
Source: V.E. Ryder (2012). Volatile Combustion Product Monitoring in Spacecraft, TOX-VER-2016-03

6.2.7.4 Contamination Monitoring and Alerting

[V2 6025] The system shall monitor and display atmospheric compound levels that result from
contamination events, e.g., toxic release, systems leaks, or externally originated, before, during,
and after an event and alert the crew locally and remotely in sufficient time for them to take
appropriate action.

[Rationale: Alerting the crew when contaminants are present is necessary for them to take
appropriate action to maintain health and safety. In addition, monitoring after the event is
important to verify that levels are safe for human exposure. Monitoring is required to identify
when components are detected so that alerting can occur. Potential contaminants, e.g.,
hydrazine, monomethylhydrazine (MMH), unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH), nitrogen
tetroxide/nitrogen dioxide and ammonia, need to be monitored after EVA.]

6.2.7.5 Celestial Dust Monitoring and Alerting

[V2 6153] The vehicle shall monitor celestial dust and alert the crew locally and remotely when
they are approaching defined limits.

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[Rationale: Celestial dust includes, but is not limited to, lunar, Martian and other
extraterrestrial bodies. In-flight monitoring of habitable environments is required to
characterize concentrations of celestial dust which enables any necessary crew action to
maintain health and safety, tracking of average exposure, while also informing necessary
treatment options after the mission, and providing a record of crew exposures. Lunar dust
monitoring frequency and particle size fraction is dependent on mission characteristics and
whether crew health concerns are based on chronic or acute exposure considerations as noted in
[V2 6053] Lunar Dust Contamination. There may be other specific mission scenarios (e.g.,
surface launch vehicle docking to orbital vehicle) where dust monitoring may be required.]

6.2.8 Atmospheric Ventilation

6.2.8.1 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Atmospheric Ventilation

[V2 6107] The system shall maintain a ventilation rate within the internal atmosphere that is
sufficient to provide circulation that prevents CO2 and thermal pockets from forming, except
during suited operations, toxic cabin events, or when the crew is not inhabiting the vehicle.

[Rationale: Crew and equipment give off heat, moisture, and CO2 that will lead to parameters
outside the bounds of environmental requirements if adequate ventilation is not provided.
Maintaining proper ventilation within the internal atmosphere is necessary to ensure that
stagnant pockets do not form, and the temperature, humidity, and atmospheric constituents are
maintained within their appropriate ranges. Similar values have been used on the International
Space Station (ISS). Exceptions and more detail on ventilation rate measurement are listed in the
verification requirement. The two-thirds value for atmosphere velocities in the requirement has
historically proven to be a reasonable balance between design constraints such as power,
acoustics, and safety. The effective atmosphere velocity range of 4.57-36.58 m/min (15-120
ft/min) pertains to the time averaged velocity magnitudes in the crew occupied space using
averages over time periods sufficient to achieve stability. This range is considered sufficient to
provide circulation that prevents CO2 and thermal pockets from forming. Cabin ventilation is not
required during suited operation since the suit will provide necessary air circulation. Fire or any
toxic release into the atmosphere are examples of periods during which the mentioned
ventilation rates are not in the best interest of air quality and crew health. In those cases, the
ventilation system may need to be shut down to protect the safety of the crew.

6.2.8.2 Off-Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Atmospheric Ventilation

[V2 6108] The system shall control for ppO2, ppCO2, and relative humidity during off-nominal
operations, such as temporary maintenance activities in areas not in the normal habitable volume.

[Rationale: The crew may be required to perform maintenance behind a panel in an area that is
not part of the normal habitable volume, and which therefore does not have ventilation.
Maintaining proper ventilation within the internal atmosphere is necessary to ensure that
stagnant pockets do not form and the temperature, humidity, and atmospheric constituents are
maintained within their appropriate ranges. See [V2 6003] O2 Partial Pressure Range for Crew

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Exposure, [V2 6004] Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Carbon Dioxide Levels, and [V2 6012] Crew
Health Environmental Limits, in this NASA Technical Standard. Examples of historical
ventilation techniques include equipment such as flexible (reconfigurable) ducting, portable fans,
or diverters.]

6.2.9 Atmospheric Contamination

Note: For contamination, units of measure are expressed in metric units only in the sections that
follow.

6.2.9.1 Atmosphere Contamination Limit

[V2 6050] The system shall limit gaseous pollutant accumulation in the habitable atmosphere
below individual chemical concentration limits specified in JSC-20584, Spacecraft Maximum
Allowable Concentrations for Airborne Contaminants (SMACs).

[Rationale: Exposure limits for expected airborne spacecraft contaminants are established to
protect crewmembers from illness and injury. The SMACs provide guidance for short-term (1
and 24 hours), medium-term (7 and 30 days), and long-term (180 days and 1,000 days) exposure
of these constituents. The SMACs take into account several unique factors of human space flight
missions, including the stress on human physiology, the uniform good health of astronauts, and
the absence of pregnant or very young individuals. Short-term SMACs are intended for off-
nominal events and are not to be used for system design or evaluation of routine exposures.
Considerations are to be taken for scenarios where there is a period of dormancy or uncrewed
operations.]

6.2.9.2 Particulate Matter

[V2 6052] The system shall limit the habitable atmosphere particulate matter concentration for
total dust to <3 mg/m3 with a crew generation rate of 1.33 mg/person-minute, and the respirable
fraction of the total dust <2.5 μm (micrometer) in aerodynamic diameter to <1 mg/m3 with a
crew generation rate of 0.006 mg/person-minute.

[Rationale: These values were derived by applying a factor of five to the OSHA limits for
nuisance dusts, which is the best analog for the ordinary dust present in spacecraft. They do not
apply to reactive dust, e.g., lithium hydroxide (LiOH) or extraterrestrial dust. The factor of five
is applied to adjust from intermittent occupational exposure to continuous space flight exposure.
The basis for the particulate matter generation rates is documented in ICES-2019-58, The
Impacts of Cabin Atmosphere Quality Standards and Control Loads on Atmosphere
Revitalization Process Design. The generation rate for the respirable fraction of the total dust
was calculated by adding the generation rate for particles <1 μm in diameter and one-half the
generation rate for particles with diameters between 1 μm and 5 μm.]

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6.2.9.3 Lunar Dust Contamination

[V2 6053] The system shall limit the levels of lunar dust particles less than 10 μm in size in the
habitable atmosphere below a time-weighted average of 0.3 mg/m3 during intermittent daily
exposure periods that may persist up to 6 months in duration.

[Rationale: This limit was based on detailed peer-reviewed studies completed by the Lunar
Atmosphere Dust Toxicity Assessment Group (LADTAG) and is specific to the conditions
relevant to the lunar surface, i.e., this requirement would not necessarily be applicable to other
missions. The requirement assumes that the exposure period is episodic and is limited to the time
before ECLSS can remove the particles from the internal atmosphere (assumed as eight hours
post introduction). Although the requirement is being conservatively applied to all inhalable
particles (all particles ≤10 μm), it is most applicable to dusts in the respirable range (≤2.5 μm)
that can deposit more deeply into the lungs. Studies show that the particle size of lunar dust
generally falls within a range of 0.02-5 µm . The ability to meet this requirement will depend
upon factors such as the level of lunar dust introduction and ECLSS removal rates. The
monitoring of dust is captured in [V2 6153] Celestial Dust Monitoring and Alerting.]

6.2.9.4 Microbial Air Contamination

[V2 6059] The system shall provide air in the habitable atmosphere that is microbiologically safe
for human health and performance.

[Rationale: Microbiologically safe air is essential to prevent infection, allergic response, and
mitigate risk to crew health and performance. Assessing microbiological safety of air relies
primarily on the enumeration and identification of viable, medically significant microorganisms
(bacteria and fungi) that are known to cause disease. Historically, atmospheric microbial
concentrations in spacecraft habitable atmosphere have been controlled by maintaining a
continuous flow of air through High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that remove at
least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 μm in diameter, or larger. Medical significance of
microorganisms and allowable levels of microorganisms are set based on guidance from the JSC
Microbiology Laboratory. Program level requirements for atmospheric quality include
considerations for factors such as vehicle architecture and mission duration. Considerations are
to be taken for scenarios where there is a period of dormancy or uncrewed operations.]

6.3 Water

The challenges of providing quality water vary for different system designs and diverse water
sources, e.g., recycled humidity condensate and ground-supplied water. In the design process,
early identification of potential water quality impacts enables mitigation by design. Water
quality monitoring through the use of in-flight and preflight analysis techniques are essential
tools for use in verifying water quality, evaluating trends, and documenting potential exposures.

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6.3.1 Water Quality and Monitoring

6.3.1.1 Potable Water Quality

[V2 6026] At the point of crew consumption or contact, the system shall provide aesthetically
acceptable potable water that is chemically and microbiologically safe for human use, including
drinking, food rehydration, personal hygiene, and medical needs.

[Rationale: Point of crew consumption or contact refers to the location from which potable
water is dispensed for use in drinks, food rehydration, personal hygiene, and medical needs and
any potential in-flight maintenance sites. Safe water pollutant levels have been established for
certain prioritized compounds specifically for human-rated space vehicles by the JSC Toxicology
and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in cooperation with a subcommittee of the National
Research Council Committee on Toxicology; however, the current list in JSC-63414, Spacecraft
Water Exposure Guidelines (SWEGs), is not all inclusive, and other compounds may be of
concern. For these other compounds, the United States Environmental Protection Agency
maximum contaminant levels can be utilized as conservative screening limits. (For additional
guidance, reference chapter 6, Natural and Induced Environments, in the HIDH.) To determine
which contaminants are present, a complete chemical characterization of potential water
sources is to be performed. Evaluation of aesthetic properties is important to ensure that the
potable water does not have an adverse odor or taste such that it would cause crewmembers to
diminish consumption and increase the risk of underhydration or dehydration of the
crewmember. Aesthetic acceptability can either be assessed qualitatively by an evaluation panel
or indirectly through compliance with the applicable water quality requirements.

Special consideration should be taken with treatment chemicals and residual biocides. For
example, at effective biocidal levels iodine can alter the aesthetics of the water as well as cause
iodine-related illness; refer to Section 6.3 of the HIDH, NASA/SP-2010-3407. Allowable
concentrations for other treatment chemicals and biocides can be found in JSC-63414 and
United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.

Microbially safe water is essential to prevent infection and mitigate risk to crew health and
performance. Microbiological assessment of water safety relies primarily on the identification of
viable, medically significant microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and parasitic protozoa) that are
known to cause disease. Monitoring targets have included specific categories of microorganisms
(e.g., coliform bacteria) that indicate that the water may have been contaminated or not
adequately treated. Microbial enumeration of potable water has also been used historically as
an indicator of overall system performance. Previous space flight missions have used a
combination of these monitoring approaches in combination with mitigation strategies to
confirm the safety of potable water. Medical significance of microorganisms and allowable
levels of microorganisms are set based on guidance from the JSC Microbiology Laboratory.
Program level requirements for water quality include considerations for factors such as water
source, vehicle architecture, and mission duration.]

[V2 6027] Requirement merged into [V2 6026].

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6.3.1.3 Water Contamination Control

[V2 6051] The system shall prevent potable and hygiene water supply contamination from
microbial, atmospheric (including dust), chemical, and non-potable water sources to ensure that
potable and hygiene water are provided.

[Rationale: While ensuring the delivery of potable water to crew on orbit is important,
contamination from sources within the delivery system or from the environment is also possible.]

6.3.1.4 Water Quality Monitoring

[V2 6046] Water quality monitoring capability shall include preflight, in-flight, and post landing
sampling and analysis.

[Rationale: On-orbit water quality is critical to the health of the crew. Rigorous ground
processing with preflight water sampling and contamination assessment prevents in-flight water
quality problems and thus minimizes the need for in-flight contamination monitoring and
remediation of any water quality parameters that are out of specification. In-flight sampling
capability supports real-time contaminant monitoring and remediation of stored or regenerated
water systems as needed for long-duration missions. Ground-based quality analyses of in-flight
and post landing samples provide a record of crew exposures and are used to determine follow-
on ground processing steps.]

Deleted:

[V2 6105] Requirement merged into [V2 6026].

6.3.2 Water Quantity

[V2 6109] The system shall provide a minimum water quantity as specified in Table 4, Water
Quantities and Temperatures, for the expected needs of each mission, which should be
considered mutually independent.

[Rationale: To maintain crewmember hydration status and allow crewmembers to perform


duties nominally, adequate water intake is needed, which is a culmination of drinking water,
dietary intake from food and drinks, as well as fluid loading and recovery needs. Proper
hydration contributes to adequate urine output to clear metabolic wastes and to account for
perspiratory and other insensible losses. Dehydration of the crewmember will have
consequences ranging from poor communication and crewmember performance caused by dry
mucous membranes, nosebleeds, headache, malaise, and fitful sleep to urinary tract infection or
urinary calculi if the under-hydration state is continued. Dehydration also cancels many of the
thermal benefits of heat acclimatization and aerobic fitness. Potable water is also necessary
during suited operations to prevent dehydration related to perspiration and insensible water
loss, as well as to improve comfort.

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For fluid loading, 1.5 L of water per crewmember is based on the Space Shuttle and the
Commercial Crew Program (CCP) prescriptions for reentry fluid loading. Table 4 calls out a
minimum of 1 L (33.8 fl oz) of water per crewmember, and an additional 500 mL (16.9 fl oz) will
be available per crewmember from their unused daily water allocation. Vehicles that may wave
off prior to reentry need to protect for two fluid loadings per crewmember. Fluid loading is
based on crewmember weight and requires the use of salt tablets in addition to water, unless an
alternative solution is used. Without fluid loading, the crew is more likely to experience
orthostatic intolerance (passing out when standing) during and after deorbit.

Of note, the water required during the post landing phase, for up to about 36 hours, is to ensure
crewmembers are properly hydrated. Less water may be needed for hydration following a launch
abort, since crewmembers will not have undergone space flight fluid loss. Additionally, for
missions longer than a few days, hot and cold food and beverages provide an important
psychological benefit. The amount of hot and cold water to be provided depends on the number
of crew, mission length, and types of food and beverage available. To ensure the crew have
adequate hydration, the Potable Water for Hydration minimum amount per day is available for
drinking, and for rehydrating foods/drinks. This value does not change with removal of
rehydratable foods or addition of thermostabilized food as the minimum amount is based on the
physiological needs and not how it is consumed.

Water is also needed for personal hygiene, which will depend on the mission length, number of
crewmembers, and design of the hygiene system. Clean water is necessary for maintaining skin,
hair, and dental health of the crew. Water may not be required for some hygiene activities where
alternatives, e.g., rinseless shampoo, pre-wetted towels, are provided. Water for medical
contingency use is required for many situations, including wound irrigation during the various
activities of a mission, which is based on experience and data from Shuttle, ISS, and Apollo
programs. The amount of contingency water will be determined on the expected events to occur
and frequency of events. Eye wash capability for particulate events is expected, especially for
lunar and planetary missions, as there is an increased risk of exposure to dust and regolith on
the lunar or other planetary surfaces. Some medical situations require large quantities of water,
for example, LiOH or other toxic substances in the eye or skin, or in a wound. However, these
events are off-nominal and occur at lower frequency during the mission than particulate events
and may be considered contingencies. The quantity of water to be provided depends on the
number of crewmembers, duration of mission, and expected contingency events and should
ensure that medical treatment can be provided.

Additional considerations for water quantities should include sampling needs for routine water
testing and monitoring, as well as any agricultural or hydroponic systems that would be in
addition to the crew needs for hydration. All quantities should be considered mutually
independent. Water quantities provided are not limited to only what is replenished with the
arrival of cargo or crew vehicles and can be obtained by other means, include that of recycling.]

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Deleted:

[V2 6029] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6030] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6031] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6032] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6033] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6034] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6035] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6036] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6037] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

Deleted:

[V2 6038] Requirement merged into [V2 6109].

6.3.3 Water Temperature

[V2 6110] The system shall provide the appropriate water temperature as specified in Table 4,
Water Quantities and Temperatures, for the expected needs of each mission and task.

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[Rationale: Over the course of long-duration missions, crewmembers can tire of repetitive
beverages and foods. Providing hot and cold water is an important way of keeping the
crewmembers interested in their meals and providing a familiar contact to normal Earth living,
as well as making the food items more acceptable and palatable. Additionally, the use of higher
water temperatures allows for faster rehydration of beverages and foods, as well as aiding in the
prevention of microbial growth.

Additionally, providing proper temperature of the hygiene and medically used waters will
support comfortable body cleansing and preventing thermal injury to the tissue, especially when
performing irrigations. Terrestrially, building code for typical shower valves is to limit the outlet
temperature to 120F (48.9C), which is at the tissue damage limit. Note that the average ISS
Potable Water Dispenser (PWD) hot water is 180°F (~82°C) but can vary from 150-200°F (~65-
93°C). Crewmembers are trained to use a combination of Ambient and Hot to get the desired
temp for hygiene.]

Deleted:

[V2 6041] Requirement merged into [V2 6110].

Deleted:

[V2 6042] Requirement merged into [V2 6110].

Deleted:

[V2 6043] Requirement merged into [V2 6110].

Deleted:

[V2 6044] Requirement merged into [V2 6110].

Deleted:

[V2 6045] Requirement merged into [V2 6110].

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Table 4—Water Quantities and Temperatures


Quantity Temperature
Requirement (quantities are mutually
independent) Hot Nominal Cold
Minimum 2.5 L (84.5 fl oz)
per crewmember per day between 68ºC between 18ºC
Potable Water for maximum temperature of
(allocation to include 600 mL per (155ºF) and (64ºF) and
Hydration†† 16ºC (60ºF)
meal per crewmember to be 79ºC (175ºF)** 27ºC (81ºF)
available as Hot Water)

Minimum 400 mL (13.5 fl.


Potable Water Quantity for
oz.) per crewmember per between 29ºC (85ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF)
Personal Hygiene
day

Potable Water Quantity for Minimum 500 mL (16.9 fl


Eye Irrigation oz) per crewmember

Potable Water for Medical between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF)
Minimum of 5 L (169.1 fl
Use and Medical
oz) per event
Contingency
Minimum 240 mL (8.1 fl
Potable Water for EVA
oz) per crewmember per
Operations
EVA hour
Potable Water for Fluid
between 68ºC between 18ºC
Loading for Reentry from Minimum of 1 L (33.8 fl maximum temperature of
(155ºF) and (64ºF) and
Microgravity to Partial or oz) per crewmember* 16ºC (60ºF)
79ºC (175ºF) 27ºC (81ºF)
Earth Gravity
Potable Water for Crew Minimum of 1 L (33.8 fl
Recovery During Entire oz) per crewmember for
Recovery Period every 8-hour period

Sampling Water Quantity Mission dependent*** N/A

Agriculture Water
Mission dependent*** TBD
Quantity
* Vehicles that may wave-off prior to reentry are to protect for this quantity of water for fluid loading for each of two deorbit
attempts.
** Critical for missions longer than three days.
*** Mission dependent as sized by appropriate sampling or plant science personnel.
†† The bulk supply of water should be accessible as ambient and/or cold.

6.3.4 Water Dispensing

6.3.4.1 Potable Water Dispensing Rate

[V2 6039] Water shall be dispensed at a rate that is compatible with the food system.

[Rationale: A water dispensing rate is to be defined as a rate that is compatible with the food
packaging and time demands of the allotted meal schedule to ensure that the crew is able to

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prepare for and perform tasks, e.g., filling drink bags and/or rehydrating food in a reasonable
amount of time. The rate will depend on the design of the food system and the amount of water
required, if necessary, to rehydrate beverages and food. The program will define appropriate
increments in accordance with HMTA. This rate is not intended to require an additional water
quantity beyond that required for nominal mission water usage. It needs to be compatible with
the increments. For example, a rate of 500 mL/minute (16.9 oz/minute) can ensure timely food
preparation when rehydration is needed for multiple meals or drinks for all crewmembers and
meals.]

6.3.4.2 Potable Water Dispensing Increments

[V2 6040] To prevent overflow, water shall be dispensable in specified increments that are
compatible with the food preparation instructions and time demands of the allotted meal
schedule.

[Rationale: Water dispensing increments are to be defined to properly hydrate food and
beverages. In addition, palatability is to be included as part of the assessment when determining
the proper hydration of food and beverages. On ISS today, water is dispensed at 25 mL
(milliliter) increments. All food portions are sized to be compatible with this increment (i.e.,
25 mL to 250 mL). The increment was different in previous missions, as low as 15 mL. The
program will define appropriate increments in accordance with HMTA.]

Moved:

[V2 6046] Requirement moved to section 6.3.1.

6.4 Environmental Hazards

The system interior atmosphere, water, or surfaces can become contaminated from multiple in-
flight sources during operations, including material offgassing, payloads, other vehicles, crew,
and planetary environments. Accordingly, only those materials or substances that, if offgassed or
released into the habitable volume, are not or will not form hazardous substances and would not
threaten human health are to be used within the spacecraft.

6.4.1 Toxic Chemicals

6.4.1.1 Toxic Hazard Level Three

[V2 6047] The system shall use only chemicals that are Toxic Hazard Level Three or below, as
defined in JSC-26895, Guidelines for Assessing the Toxic Hazard of Spacecraft Chemicals and
Test Materials, in the habitable volume of the spacecraft.

[Rationale: Potential contamination assessed as Toxic Hazard Level Four cannot be cleaned up
by the crew and pose a risk of permanent injury or death. As such, only materials that either
pose limited risk to crew or can be contained and disposed of by an appropriate clean-up

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procedure should be used in the habitable volume or in systems that may credibly be released
into the habitable volume (i.e., thermal working fluids). Toxic Hazard Level ratings are assigned
by JSC Toxicology based on information received per JSC-27472, Requirements for Submission
of Data Needed for Toxicological Assessment of Chemicals and Biologicals to be Flown on
Manned Spacecraft.]

6.4.1.2 Toxic Hazard Level Four

[V2 6048] The system shall prevent Toxic Hazard Level Four chemicals, as defined in
JSC-26895, from entering the habitable volume of the spacecraft.

[Rationale: Potential contamination assessed as Toxic Hazard Level Four cannot be contained
by crew and may cause appreciable effects on coordination, perception, and memory, long-term
serious injury (e.g., cancer), or may result in internal tissue damage. Toxic Hazard Level ratings
are assigned by JSC Toxicology based on information received per JSC-27472, Requirements for
Submission of Data Needed for Toxicological Assessment of Chemicals.]

6.4.1.3 Chemical Decomposition

[V2 6049] The system shall use only chemicals that, if released into the habitable volume, do not
decompose into hazardous compounds that would threaten health during any phase of operations.

[Rationale: Only a few compounds, such as fluorinated coolants, have been shown to
decompose into hazardous compounds during nominal spacecraft Atmosphere Revitalization
System (ARS) operation. These compounds could present a toxic threat if the amount of the
compound involved is sufficient, the ARS temperature is adequate, and the product compound is
hazardous. Halon is an example of such a chemical; if it is sufficiently heated during its normal
use as a fire suppressant, it breaks down into highly toxic gaseous compounds.]

Moved:

[V2 6050] Requirement moved to section 6.2.9.

Moved:

[V2 6051] Requirement moved to section 6.3.1.

Moved:

[V2 6052] Requirement moved to section 6.2.9.

Moved:

[V2 6053] Requirement moved to section 6.2.9.

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[V2 6054] Requirement merged into [V2 6059].

Deleted:

[V2 6055] Requirement merged into [V2 6059].

Deleted:

[V2 6056] Requirement merged into [V2 7081].

Deleted:

[V2 6057] Requirement merged into [V2 7081].

Moved:

[V2 6058] Requirement moved to section 7.11.5.

Moved:

[V2 6059] Requirement moved to section 6.2.9.

6.4.2 Cross-Contamination Prevention

6.4.2.1 Biological Payloads

[V2 6060] Biological payloads, as well as the associated operational procedures and supporting
personal protective equipment, shall meet the criteria defined by the JSC Biosafety Review
Board guidelines contained in JPR-1800.5, Biosafety Review Board Operations and
Requirements.

[Rationale: Biohazardous agents, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, cell cultures,
and recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), may be infectious and result in disease or
contamination of water and food supplies or the internal environment. Payloads that contain
biohazardous materials are to ensure that these materials are properly contained, handled, and
discarded. JPR-1800.5 establishes requirements for the identification and assessment of
biohazardous materials used in payload or ground-based experiments.]

6.4.2.2 Environment Cross-Contamination

[V2 6061] The system shall provide controls to prevent or otherwise minimize (as appropriate)
biological cross-contamination between crew, payloads and vehicles to acceptable levels in
accordance with the biosafety levels (BSL) defined in JPR-1800.5, as well between crew,

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payloads, vehicles and extraterrestrial planetary environments with the extent of application
specific to individual planetary bodies and special locations thereon.

[Rationale: Biological contamination from crew, payloads (e.g., animals, plants,


microorganisms), vehicle systems, waste, suits, spacecraft vehicle and planetary environments
can negatively affect crew health, performance of the vehicle and its systems, the collection and
integrity of scientific data (including the potential detection of microbial life forms).
Additionally, biological contamination may risk planetary protection of the Earth via back-
contamination upon return. Planetary protection categories and guidance to determine the
applicability and extent of planetary protection measures for extraterrestrial environments as
well as for return to Earth are documented in NPD 8020.7, Biological Contamination Control
for Outbound and Inbound Planetary Spacecraft, and NID 8715.129 (or superseding documents)
for the Moon and Mars. These documents are founded on, and consistent with the Committee for
Space Research (COSPAR) Policy for Planetary Protection, an accepted approach for
complying with the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and
Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (UN, 1967), Article IX.]

6.4.3 Availability of Environmental Hazards Information

[V2 6062] The system shall provide toxicological and environmental hazard information in
formats accessible by the crew throughout the mission.

[Rationale: In case of accidental contact with hazardous materials during a mission, crew
access to hazard information, e.g., Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), is necessary to determine methods
of cleanup and exposure treatment.]

6.4.4 Contamination Cleanup

[V2 6063] The system shall provide a means to remove or isolate released chemical and
biological contaminants and to return the environment to a safe condition.

[Rationale: In the event of a contamination event, contaminants are to be removed, isolated, or


reduced from the environment to ensure the crew’s health and ability to continue the mission. In
some cases, such as a spill, vehicle systems may be unable to remove the contaminant; and the
crewmembers will have to perform the cleanup themselves. Cleanup of a contamination includes
the control and disposition of the contamination.]

6.5 Acceleration and Dynamic Loads

Exceeding acceleration limits can significantly impair human performance and cause injury,
thereby threatening mission success and crew survival.

For mission durations > 30 days, the crew is considered deconditioned. For mission durations ≤
30 days, the crew is considered non-deconditioned. Emergency conditions refer to off-nominal

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conditions within first 30 days of Earth launch where crew survival is prioritized (e.g. launch
aborts, emergency entry).

6.5.1 Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits

[V2 6064] The system shall limit the magnitude, direction, and duration of crew exposure to
sustained (>0.5 seconds) translational acceleration by staying below the limits in Figure 4, Gx
Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated), Figure 5, Gy Sustained Translational
Acceleration Limits (Seated), and Figure 6, Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits
(Seated) for seated posture, and Figure 7, Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits
(Standing), Figure 8, Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing), and Figure 9,
Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing) for standing posture.

[Rationale: The limits in these figures represent safe levels of sustained translational
acceleration under nominal and off-nominal conditions. Exposure to acceleration above these
limits could significantly affect human performance for maneuvering and interacting with a
spacecraft. A separate limit was defined for deconditioned crew because crewmembers are
expected to have capabilities due to deconditioning from exposure to reduced gravity. For the
extreme conditions of a launch abort or emergency entry, limits are higher because it may be
necessary to expose the crew to accelerations more severe than those experienced nominally.
Humans are never to be exposed to translational acceleration rates greater than these elevated
limits, as this significantly increases the risk of incapacitation, thereby threatening crew
survival. The acceleration vectors are relative to the “axis” of the upper body, particularly with
a focus on a line running from the eye to the heart with the neck in a neutral posture. However,
the acceleration limit charts do not account for all body types or temporary off-axis
accelerations or body positions. Each axis is to be analyzed separately, and conservatism in the
limits for each axis covers any cumulative effect of acceleration in multiple axes.

All limits further assume adequate restraint(s) are provided for all body postures during the
period of sustained loading. Adequate restraint for the purposes of Linear Sustained
Acceleration Limits are defined as devices sufficient to arrest motion between the occupant and
vehicle interior by applying counterforce. Restraints must also prevent unintended contact
between the crewmember and the interior of the vehicle within the linear sustained acceleration
limits described herein, while facilitating continual access to and operation of vehicle displays
and controls. All limits also assume the crew is wearing a counterpressure garment intended to
mitigate the effects of orthostatic intolerance.

For applying the standing limits refer to NASA/TM-20205008196 Artemis Sustained


Translational Acceleration Limits: Human Tolerance Evidence from Apollo to
International Space Station.]

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Acceleration limits for emergency conditions (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 120 300 1200
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 373 86.3 73.5 49.0
Duration [s] 0.5 120 300 1200
Lower limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] -284 -75.5 -60.8 -42.2

Acceleration limits for non-deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 5 300
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 186 157 73.5
Duration [s] 0.5 5 120 400
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -216 -147 -58.8 -39.2

Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 10 30 50 90 120 150 10000
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 137 98.1 78.5 61.8 49.0 42.2 39.2 39.2
Duration [s] 0.5 10 30 50 90 100 10000
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -132 -78.5 -58.8 -46.1 -39.7 -39.2 -39.2
Figure 4—Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated)

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Acceleration limits for emergency conditions (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 1000 1000
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 49.0 19.6 19.6
Duration [s] 0.5 1000 1000
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -49.0 -19.6 -19.6

Acceleration limits for non-deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 1000 1000
Upper limit
Acceleration [m/s2] 29.4 19.6 19.6
Duration [s] 0.5 1000 1000
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -29.4 -19.6 -19.6

Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 100 10000
Upper limit
Acceleration [m/s2] 19.6 9.81 9.81
Duration [s] 0.5 100 10000
Lower limit 2 -
Acceleration [m/s ] -19.6 -9.81
9.81
Figure 5—Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated)

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Acceleration limits for emergency conditions (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 120 1200
Upper limit
Acceleration [m/s2] 167 58.8 37.3
Duration [s] 0.5 120 1200
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -63.7 -22.6 -15.7

Acceleration limits for non-deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 5 1200
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 81.4 62.8 39.2
Duration [s] 0.5 5 60 1200
Lower limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] -58.8 -37.3 -21.6 -9.81

Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (seated)


Duration [s] 0.5 15 30 50 80 100 120 1000
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 19.6 12.3 9.81 7.85 6.67 5.88 4.90 4.90
Duration [s] 0.5 1000
2 2
Lower limit Acceleration (GT < 9.81 m/s ) [m/s ] * 0 0
Acceleration (GT ≥ 9.81 m/s2) [m/s2] * 1.96 1.96
* The lower Gz acceleration limit is 0 m/s2 from Entry Interface until the total Linear Reaction GT reaches 9.81 m/s2,
then the limit is 2 m/s2, where GT = √Gx 2 + Gy 2 + Gz 2 .

Figure 6—Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated)

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Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (standing)


Duration [s] 0.5 10 30 50 90 120 150 10000
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 137 98.1 78.5 61.8 49.0 42.2 39.2 39.2
Duration [s] 0.5 10 30 50 90 100 10000
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -132 -78.5 -58.8 -46.1 -39.7 -39.2 -39.2
Figure 7—Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing)

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Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (standing)


Duration [s] 0.5 100 10000
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 19.6 9.81 9.81
Duration [s] 0.5 100 10000
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -19.6 -9.81 -9.81
Figure 8—Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing)

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Acceleration limits for non-deconditioned crew (standing)


Duration [s] 0.5 0.5 < t < 900 900 Sustained
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 9.81 9.81 4.90 4.90
Duration [s] 0.5 Sustained
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -0.5 -0.5

Acceleration limits for deconditioned crew (standing)


Duration [s] 0.5 30 50 80 100 120 Sustained
Upper limit 2
Acceleration [m/s ] 9.81 9.81 7.85 6.67 5.88 4.90 4.90
Duration [s] 0.5 Sustained
Lower limit
Acceleration [m/s2] -0.5 -0.5
Figure 9—Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing)

6.5.2 Rotation Limits

6.5.2.1 Rotational Velocity

[V2 6065] The system shall limit crew exposure to rotational velocities in yaw, pitch, and roll by
staying below the limits specified in Figure 9, Rotational Velocity Limits.

[Rationale: The limits in this figure represent safe levels of sustained rotational acceleration for
crewmembers under nominal and off-nominal conditions. Exposure to rotational acceleration
above these limits could significantly affect human performance for maneuvering and interacting
with a spacecraft. The limits for deconditioned crewmembers are lower because crewmembers

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are expected to have degraded capabilities due to deconditioning from exposure to reduced
gravity. For emergency conditions, limits are higher because it may be necessary to expose the
crew to accelerations more severe than those experienced nominally. Humans are never to be
exposed to rotational acceleration rates greater than these elevated limits as this significantly
increases the risk of incapacitation, thereby threatening crew survival.]

Data for Curves


Duration [s] 0.5 1 700
Emergency conditions
Rotational Velocity [rad/s] 14 13 6.3
Non-deconditioned Duration [s] 0.5 1 700
crew Rotational Velocity [rad/s] 6.6 5.2 0.63
Duration [s] 0.5 1 700
Deconditioned crew
Rotational Velocity [rad/s] 4.9 3.9 0.47
Figure 10—Rotational Velocity Limits

6.5.2.2 Sustained Rotational Acceleration Due to Cross-Coupled Rotation

[V2 6066] The system shall prevent the crew exposure to sustained (>0.5 second) rotational
accelerations caused by cross-coupled rotations greater than 2 rad/s2.

[Rationale: Crewmembers are not expected to be able to tolerate sustained cross-coupled


rotational accelerations (simultaneous rotations about two different axes) in excess of 2 rad/s2
without significant discomfort and disorientation. Sustained cross-coupled rotational
accelerations exceeding this amount have been found to significantly impact human performance
and autonomic function (e.g., nausea, dizziness, and disorientation; degradations in
neurovestibular and sensorimotor performance, physical reach, and cognition), potentially for
an extended period of time after exposure. Note that rotational acceleration due to cross-coupled
rotation can be computed for rotational velocity components represented in any vehicle- or

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head-referenced coordinate frame. Ideally, rotational velocities should be decomposed into their
orthogonal principal components before computing the acceleration due to cross-product terms.
For scientific references regarding this subject, see chapter 6, Natural and Induced
Environments, of the HIDH.]

6.5.2.3 Transient Rotational Acceleration

[V2 6067] The system shall limit transient (≤0.5 seconds) rotational accelerations in yaw, pitch,
or roll to which the crew is exposed and the limit used appropriately scaled for each crewmember
size from the 50th percentile male limits of 2,200 rad/s2 for nominal and 3,800 rad/s2 for off-
nominal cases.

[Rationale: Crewmembers are not expected to be able to tolerate sustained rotational


accelerations in excess of 2,200 rad/s2 for nominal and 3,800 rad/s2 for off nominal cases. This
could occur as a result of an impact, whereby brief, high-magnitude rotational accelerations are
imparted to the crew. These values relate to a risk of 5% or 19% risk of brain injury,
respectively, for a 50th percentile male. These values should be appropriately scaled to other
crewmember sizes as needed. For additional information scaling these limits, see Petitjean, A., et
al. (2015). Normalization and Scaling for Human Response Corridors and Development of
Injury Risk Curves. Accidental Injury: Biomechanics and Prevention. N. Yoganadan, A. Nahum
and J. Melvin. New York, Springer Science+Business Media: 769-792.]

Deleted:

[V2 6068] Requirement deleted.

6.5.3 Acceleration Injury Prevention

[V2 6069] The system shall mitigate the risk of injury to crewmembers caused by accelerations
during dynamic mission phases per Table 5, Acceptable Injury Risk Due to Dynamic Loads.

[Rationale: During dynamic flight phases, there is potential for impact and flail injury, which
includes crewmember extremities impacting vehicular surfaces or objects, hyperextending,
hyperflexing, hyper-rotating, fracturing, or dislocating if proper restraints and supports are not
used. Features such as harnesses, form-fitting seats, and tethers may help maintain the proper
position of the crewmember's body and limbs to reduce movement or contact with vehicle
surfaces that would produce injury. In addition, the design of spacesuits may contribute to
reducing injury to the crew. Preventing the inadvertent contact of extremities with vehicular
structure or interior components significantly reduces the likelihood of limb fracture or soft
tissue injury during a dynamic flight event. Extremity guards, tethers, garters, and handholds
have been used to reduce injury in other spacecraft, aircraft, and automotive vehicles. Injury
classifications are based on the Operationally Relevant Injury Scale defined in NASA/TP-2015-
218578, Final NASA Panel Recommendations for Definition of Acceptable Risk of Injury Due to
Space Flight Dynamic Events. Occurrence of dynamic cases identified in Table 5 are based on
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information. For example, during the reentry of Space Transportation System (STS)-107, the
crew had notable flail injuries in their extremities, upper body, and head from the dynamic
accelerations and motions that were determined to be a lethal event. Contributing factors to this
involved both inertial reels from the seat belts and the helmet when the crew were exposed to
cyclical motions. The seat belt inertial reel mechanisms failed, which resulted in crew body flail.
The helmets did not conform to crew head, which resulted in lethal head injuries when exposed
to cyclical forces.]

Table 5—Acceptable Injury Risk Due to Dynamic Loads


Injury Severity (Class)* >95% of dynamic cases <5% of dynamic cases
Minor (I) <4% <23%
Moderate (II) <1% <4%
<0.7%
Severe (III) <0.1%
[<1%]
Life-Threatening/Fatal (IV) <0.1% <0.7%
*Injury classes are defined in NASA/TP-2015-218578.
Acceptance of higher occurrence in brackets assumes Search and Rescue forces are able to access crewmembers
within 30 minutes of mishap occurrence.

6.5.4 Injury Risk Criterion

[V2 6070] The system shall limit crew exposure to transient translational acceleration (≤0.5
seconds) by limiting the injury risk criterion (β/beta) to no greater than 1.0 (Low) for seated or
standing crew as defined by Dynamic Response (DR) limits in NASA/TM-20205008198 Table 2
“Updated Dynamic Response Limits for Standing”, while crew are restrained as required in
NASA/TM-2013-217380REV1 for seated crew, or NASA/TM – 20205008198 for standing
crew.

[Rationale: The Brinkley Dynamic Response model will provide an injury risk assessment
during dynamic phases of flight for accelerations <0.5 second. Application of this model
assumes that a crewmember will be similarly restrained during all events where the Brinkley
model is applied. Human tolerance for injury risk limits for development of space vehicles that
are based on human volunteer impact test data and operational emergency escape system
experience such as the Brinkley criterion have been adjusted for landing impact after reentry
considering existing knowledge of the physical and physiological deconditioning related to long-
term exposure to the microgravity of space. The vast experience in human testing of aircraft
ejection seats and operational experience with emergency escape systems have enabled the
highest fidelity for injury prediction, using the Brinkley model in the Gz axis. Although the
maximum allowable Brinkley β value is 1.0 for any given level of risk, the vehicle occupant
protection system design is to strive to achieve β values as low as reasonably achievable for as
many of the landing conditions and scenarios as possible. The criteria include dynamic response
limits that have been established for varying probabilities of injury. This model may be used
primarily for landing scenarios, but it is applicable for all dynamic phases of flight for
accelerations less than 0.5 second. Application of the Brinkley Dynamic Response model is
described in NASA/TM-2013-217380REV1. Structural failure may present an occupant
protection hazard through impinging upon occupant volume in such a way as to injure
crewmembers.

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The threshold for what constitutes standing posture is less than 80% of the total +Gz axis force
being transmitted through the crewmember’s buttock and thighs. Crewmembers in a standing
posture without the protections offered by a seat or similar support structure will have lower
tolerance to transient acceleration. Lower acceleration limits have been established to account
for the risk of injury to the lower extremities. For transient accelerations occurring more than 30
days mission elapsed time, a lower limit is specified to account for space flight deconditioning
effects on injury tolerance. These additional limits assume additional equipment mass, such as
the spacesuit, borne by the crewmember is less than 20% of the crewmember’s shirtsleeve mass.
They also assume sufficient extremity and torso restraints to prevent flail and motion that could
result in further injury not accounted for by the reduced limits. It is assumed that the primary
direction of loading will be in +GZ direction for the standing posture, and that the crewmember
will remain in an upright orientation during the dynamic event, as it assumed the load would be
primarily in the +Gz direction. The limits specified in NASA/TM-20205008198, Table 2
“Updated Dynamic Response Limits for Standing” are only valid if the restraint configuration
prevents the crewmember from losing balance during the dynamic event.]

6.5.5 Dynamic Mission Phases Monitoring and Analysis

[V2 6111] The system shall collect vehicle and crewmember acceleration parameters, specific
kinematic responses, and associated metadata, during all dynamic mission phases and suited
operations (defined as ascent, abort, entry, descent, landing, post landing, and EVA operations)
to correlate with any injuries incurred by crewmembers.

[Rationale: Systems are to be capable of monitoring the vehicle and crewmember-specific


acceleration levels and associated crewmember kinematic responses (e.g., in-cabin video,
crewmember-worn accelerometry, suit instrumentation during dynamic mission phases to
correlate with any crewmember injuries. This assessment is critical to understanding the loads
imparted to the human to: 1) aid in the assessment of any injuries incurred; 2) predict and
correct harmful conditions before they occur; and 3) identify appropriate design changes to
minimize injuries on future flights/vehicles. This data is also critical to inform modeling and
analysis capabilities for future vehicles. The collection of associated metadata will enable
mitigation of risks associated with dynamic mission phases, including the ability of the crew to
egress during off-nominal events. Such metadata may include, but is not limited to: Vehicle-
related data such as vehicle position at landing (upright/side-lying/inverted), cabin temperature
and humidity, duration of crew egress from the vehicle, and any anomalies that occurred during
the dynamic phase (e.g. toxin leaks, hardware/software failures, etc.); environmental data such
as wave height for water landings, time of day, and weather conditions; and physiological data
such as percentage of crew with nausea/vomiting, crew fatigue and fitness level, crew
postlanding task performance data, and any injuries or close-calls. Accelerometers and other
sensors can be located in the suit, in the seat, or elsewhere in the vehicle.]

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6.5.6 Hang Time Limit

[V2 6112] The system shall limit crew exposure to suspension trauma conditions to seven
minutes or less.

[Rationale: The hang time tolerance limit of seven minutes was chosen to protect the crew from
a variety of life-threatening post landing complications when their vehicle lands in an inverted
posture. This time limit reduces the probability the crew will experience suspension trauma
symptoms. Suspension trauma, or harness hang syndrome, is the closest comparable terrestrial
condition to the crew hanging in an inverted seated position. Space Flight Medicine literature
review identified that cognitive deficits could occur within three and a half minutes for a
deconditioned crew, affecting their ability to take action if required. They also concluded that
uprighting should be complete within seven minutes to prevent a decrease in blood pressure and
loss of consciousness to the crew. This could be met through a variety of mechanisms in addition
to uprighting, such as allowing crewmember seat egress. See Barr, Y & Fogarty, J (2010).
Assessment of Prone Positioning of Restrained, Seated Crewmembers in a Post Landing Stable 2
Orion Configuration, JSC-CN-19414.]

6.5.7 Crew Limits in Launch Orientation

[V2 6113] The time in which crewmembers are on back with feet elevated in a launch
configuration shall not exceed 3 hours and 15 minutes, excluding subsequent safing and egress
time.

[Rationale: This position can be extremely fatiguing, painful, and cause musculoskeletal
discomfort and difficulty urinating. These effects have the potential to impair a crewmember’s
ability to perform launch duties, emergency egress procedures, and post launch tasks, and,
coupled with the length of the crew day, can also affect cognitive performance. The time interval
ends with lift-off. The “crew time on back” is the period from the first crewmember’s adoption of
an on-back posture until launch or, in the event of a scrub, until vehicle safing begins. This time
accounts for crew ingress and hold time leading to the planned launch time. It does not include
vehicle safing or egress time.]

6.6 Acoustics

This section establishes requirements to ensure an acceptable acoustic environment to preclude


noise-related hearing loss and interference with communications and to support human
performance. For specifications on using sound to relay information, see section 10.3.4, Audio
Displays, in this NASA Technical Standard. Table 6, Acoustic Limits for Launch, Entry, and
Abort Phases, and Table 7, Acoustic Limits for On-Orbit, Lunar, and Planetary Operations
Phase are summaries of the acoustic requirements listed in the following sections, referenced by
requirement number.

To ensure that an integrated vehicle (including suit systems) meets the acoustic limits, it is
necessary to develop an Acoustic Noise Control Plan that establishes the overall noise control

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strategy, acoustic limit allocations, acoustic testing, analyses, remedial action steps, schedule,
and follow-up activities. This plan needs to be initially released early in the design cycle and
then updated as new data and design information become available. The included acoustic limit
allocations would define a set of allocated and sub-allocated acoustic limits for systems, sub-
systems, and hardware components so that the total contributions of all hardware will result in
compliance with this NASA Technical Standard. As part of the Acoustic Noise Control Plan, it is
best practice to verify acoustic requirements with test of the actual flight hardware. Modeling the
acoustic environment of the vehicle with measured noise sources and propagation paths is best
practice. Small design changes or even different part numbers of the same design such as with
fans can change the acoustic level. Previous space flight experience has shown that without such
a plan, it is difficult to develop an integrated system that can meet acoustic limits.

Table 6—Acoustic Limits for Launch, Entry, and Abort Phases


24-Hour Hazardous Infrasonic
Impulse Referenced
Mission Phase Noise Exposure Ceiling Noise 1-20
Noise Requirements
Limits Hz
<105 dBA V2 6073
Noise dose <100,
allows 10 dBA <140 dB peak V2 6074
Launch equivalent to 8-hour 85 <150 dB*
headroom for SPL† V2 6076
dBA TWA
Personal Comm V2 6085
<105 dBA V2 6073
Noise dose <100,
allows 10 dBA <140 dB peak V2 6074
Entry equivalent to 8-hour 85 <150 dB*
headroom for SPL V2 6076
dBA TWA
Personal Comm V2 6085
V2 6073
Noise dose <100,
<140 dB peak V2 6075
Launch Abort equivalent to 8-hour 85 <115 dBA < 150 dB*
SPL V2 6076
dBA TWA
V2 6085
Noise dose <100, V2 6073
Personal <140 dB peak Not
equivalent to 8-hour 85 <115 dBA V2 6076
Communication SPL Applicable
dBA TWA V2 6106
*Hearing protection CANNOT be used to satisfy this limit.

Sound Pressure Level

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Table 7—Acoustic Limits for On-Orbit, Lunar, and Planetary Operations Phase*
24-Hour
Mission Hazardous Continuous Hazardous Intermittent Impulse Referenced
Phase Noise Exposure Noise Noise Noise Noise Requirements
Limits
Specified
Noise dose ≤100, NC-50 Octave Sound Level V2 6077
equivalent to 8- Band SPL limits. (dBA) <140 dB V2 6078
On-Orbit <85 dBA
hour 75 dBA See Figure 9 and depending on peak SPL V2 6080
TWA Table 8 duration, see V2 6083
Table 6
Noise dose ≤100,
a. For NC-40 Octave +10 dB
equivalent to 8- +10 dBA or V2 6077
Sleep on Band SPL limits. peak or less
hour 75 dBA <85 dBA less above V2 6079
Missions See Figure 9 and above
TWA background V2 6082
>30 days Table 8 background
b. For Noise dose ≤100, NC-50 Octave +10 dB V2 6077
equivalent to 8- +10 dBA or
Sleep on Band SPL limits. peak or less V2 6078
hour 75 dBA <85 dBA less above
Missions See Figure 9 and above V2 6079
TWA background
<30 days Table 8 background V2 6082
*Hearing protection CANNOT be used to satisfy these limits.

6.6.1 Acoustic Limits

6.6.1.1 Launch, Entry, and Abort Noise Exposure Limits

[V2 6073] During launch, entry, and abort operations, the noise exposure level (not including
impulse noise) at the crewmember's ear, calculated over any 24-hour period, shall be limited
such that the noise dose (D) is ≤100:

N
Cn
D = 100 , (Eq.1)
n =1 Tn

where:
N = the number of noise exposure events during the 24-hour period
Cn = the actual duration of the exposure event in minutes
Tn = the maximum noise exposure duration allowed, based on the specific sound level (Ln) of an
exposure event in dBA, calculated using the following equation:

480
Tn = ( Ln −85 ) / 3
(Eq. 2)
2

[Rationale: A noise dose of D = 100 is equivalent to an 8-hour, 85 dBA time-weighted average


(TWA) using a 3 dB exchange rate. Equivalent noise exposure levels above 85 dBA for more
than 8 hours have been shown to increase the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The above
formulae can be used to calculate the 24-hour noise exposure levels based on the 8-hour, 85
dBA criterion recommended by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),

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using the 3 dB trading rule. The noise attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or
communications headsets may be used to satisfy this requirement. Any planned use of hearing
protection to satisfy this requirement is to be well documented and approved. Requirements
established to meet this requirement are to be included in the Acoustic Noise Control Plan. The
Acoustic Noise Control Plan allocates noise levels to individual components and is maintained
to ensure that the total system meets the levels defined in this NASA Technical Standard.]

6.6.1.2 Ceiling Limit for Launch and Entry

[V2 6074] During launch and entry operations, the system shall limit the combined A-weighted
sound levels (not including impulse noise) at the crewmembers’ ears to a maximum of 105 dBA.

[Rationale: Noise levels above 115 dBA have been shown to produce noise-induced hearing
loss. In cases where audio communications are required, e.g., launch, entry, a 105 dBA limit is
recommended to allow 10 dB of headroom for alarms and voice communications. The noise
attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or communications headsets may be used to
satisfy this requirement; however, any planned use of hearing protection is to be well
documented and approved. Requirements established to meet this requirement are to be included
in the Acoustic Noise Control Plan.]

6.6.1.3 Ceiling Limit for Launch Abort

[V2 6075] During launch abort operations, the system shall limit the combined A-weighted
sound levels (not including impulse noise) at the crewmembers’ ears to a maximum of 115 dBA.

[Rationale: Noise levels above 115 dBA have been shown to produce noise-induced hearing
loss. In cases where no audio communications are required, e.g., during abort operations, there
is no need to allow 10 dB of headroom for alarms and voice communications. The noise
attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or communications headsets may be used to
satisfy this requirement; however, any planned use of hearing protection is to be well
documented and approved.]

6.6.1.4 Launch, Entry, and Abort Impulse Noise Limits

[V2 6076] During launch, entry, and abort operations, impulse noise measured at the
crewmember’s ear location shall be limited to less than 140 dB peak SPL.

[Rationale: A limit of 140 dB peak SPL for impulse noise prevents trauma to the hearing organs
caused by impulse noise (MIL-STD-1474, current version, Department of Defense Design
Criteria Standard, Noise Limits). The noise attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or
communications headsets may be used to satisfy this requiremen; however, any planned use of
hearing protection to satisfy this requirement is to be well documented and approved.
Requirements established to meet this requirement are to be included in the Acoustic Noise
Control Plan.]

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6.6.1.5 Hazardous Noise Limits for All Phases Except Launch, Entry, and Abort

[V2 6077] For off-nominal operations, broadcast communications, depressurization valves, and
maintenance activities, the A-weighted sound level (excluding impulse noise and alarm signals)
shall be less than 85 dBA, regardless of time duration; except in the case of depressurization
valves, the noise attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or communications headsets may
not be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: The 85 dBA overall SPL defines the hazardous noise limit during all phases except
launch, entry, and abort, at which action to reduce the noise level is to be taken so that
interference with voice communications and alarms, as well as increased risk for hearing loss,
does not occur. This is to help ensure that the habitable volume is safe. This is not intended for
nominal hardware emissions but to limit the sound level of sources such as communications
systems, depressurization valves, and levels that occur during planned off-nominal operations
and maintenance activities. Nominal on-orbit acoustic levels are limited by requirements [V2
6078] Continuous Noise Limits and [V2 6080] Intermittent Noise Limits of this NASA Technical
Standard.]

6.6.1.6 24-Hour Noise Exposure Limits

[V2 6115] The noise exposure level (not including impulse noise) at the crewmember's ear,
calculated over any 24-hour period, except during launch, entry, and abort operations, shall be
limited such that the noise dose (D) is ≤100:
(Eq. 3)
N
Cn
D = 100 ,
n =1 Tn

where:
N = the number of noise exposure events during the 24-hour period
Cn = the actual duration of the exposure event in minutes
Tn = the maximum noise exposure duration allowed, based on the specific sound level

(Ln) of an exposure event in dBA, calculated using the following equation:


(Eq. 4)

𝟒𝟖𝟎
𝑻𝒏 =
𝟐(𝑳𝒏 −𝟕𝟓)/𝟑

[Rationale: A noise dose of D = 100 is equivalent to an 8-hour, 75 dBA time-weighted average


(TWA) using a 3 dB exchange rate. Equivalent noise exposure levels above 75 dBA for more
than 8 hours have been shown to increase the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. The above
formulae can be used to calculate the 24-hour noise exposure levels based on the 8-hour, 75 dBA
criterion recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), using the 3 dB trading rule,
which corresponds to a 24-hour noise exposure level of 70 dBA. The noise attenuation

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effectiveness of hearing protection or communications headsets may not be used to satisfy this
requirement. Requirements established to meet this are to be included in the Acoustic Noise
Control Plan. The Acoustic Noise Control Plan allocates noise levels to individual components
and is maintained to ensure that the total system meets the levels defined in this NASA Technical
Standard.]

6.6.1.7 Continuous Noise Limits

[V2 6078] In spacecraft work areas, where good voice communications and habitability are
required, SPLs of continuous noise (not including impulse noise) shall be limited to the values
given by the Noise Criterion (NC)-50 curve in Figure 11, NC Curves, and Table 8, Octave Band
SPL Limits for Continuous Noise, dB re 20 µPa (micropascals); hearing protection cannot be
used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: NC-50 limits noise levels within the habitable volume to allow adequate voice
communications and habitability during mission operations. The noise limit at 16 kHz does not
appear in Figure 11 but is given in Table 8. SPLs for continuous noise do not apply to alarms,
communications, or noise experienced during maintenance activities. The corresponding
spacesuit requirement is defined in requirement [V2 11009] Continuous Noise in Spacesuits, in
this NASA Technical Standard.]

6.6.1.8 Crew Sleep Continuous Noise Limits

[V2 6079] For missions greater than 30 days, SPLs of continuous noise shall be limited to the
values given by the NC-40 curve (see Figure 11, NC Curves, and Table 8, Octave Band SPL
Limits for Continuous Noise, dB re 20 µPa) in crew quarters and sleep areas. Hearing protection
cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: For a crewmember to relax the auditory system, a quiet environment is to be


provided during crew sleep; the NC-40 limit provides adequate auditory rest. The noise limit at
16 kHz does not appear in Figure 9 but is given in Table 8. For missions 30 days or less in
duration (short-duration missions), acoustic levels during sleep are limited by the requirement
[V2 6078] Continuous Noise Limits (NC-50). Intermittent and impulse noise during sleep are
controlled by the requirement [V2 6082] Annoyance Noise Limits for Crew Sleep.]

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90

Octave Band Sound Pressure Level, dB re 20 µPa 80 77


NC-70
70 70
67
NC-60
60
60 58
NC-50
51
50 49
NC-40

40 41
40
NC-30

31 31
30 NC-20
Approximate
threshold of 21
20 hearing for
continuous noise

10

0
63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k A- SIL(4)
wtd.
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz SPL

Figure 11—NC Curves

Note: Corresponding A-weighted SPLs and speech interference levels (SILs) are given for reference only
(Beranek and Vér, 1992). SIL (4) is Speech Interference Level, 4-band method.

Table 8—Octave Band SPL Limits for Continuous Noise, dB re 20 µPa


Octave Band Center Frequency (Hz)
63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16 k NC
Work Areas
71 64 58 54 51 49 48 47 46 50
Maximum (NC-50)
Sleep Areas
64 56 50 45 41 39 38 37 36 40
Maximum (NC-40)

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6.6.1.9 Intermittent Noise Limits

[V2 6080] For hardware items that operate for eight hours or less (generating intermittent noise),
the maximum noise emissions (not including impulse noise), measured 0.6 m from the loudest
hardware surface, shall be determined according to Table 9, Intermittent Noise A-Weighted SPL
and Corresponding Operational Duration Limits for any 24-hour period (measured at 0.6 m
distance from the source). Hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: Table 9 limits crew exposure to intermittent noise levels of hardware items that are
inherently noisy but that operate for short time periods. Intermittent sources can result in
unacceptable noise levels, add to the overall crew noise exposure, impede communications, and
cause disruption in crew rest/sleep.]

Table 9—Intermittent Noise A-Weighted SPL and Corresponding Operational Duration


Limits for any 24-Hour Period (measured at 0.6 m distance from the source)
Maximum Noise Duration Sound Pressure Level
per 24-hr Period (dBA re 20 µPa)
8 hr 49
7 hr 50
6 hr 51
5 hr 52
4.5 hr 53
4 hr 54
3.5 hr 55
3 hr 57
2.5 hr 58
2 hr 60
1.5 hr 62
1 hr 65
30 min 69
15 min 72
5 min 76
2 min 78
1 min 79
Not allowed * 80
* To leave a margin from the 85-dBA nominal hazardous noise limit

6.6.1.10 Alarm Maximum Sound Level Limit

[V2 6081] The maximum alarm signal A-weighted sound level shall be less than 95 dBA at the
operating position of the intended receiver.

[Rationale: This allows alarm sound levels to exceed the 85 dBA hazard limit because of the
need for alarm audibility. Also, alarms can be silenced at the crew’s discretion.]

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6.6.1.11 Annoyance Noise Limits for Crew Sleep

[V2 6082] With the exception of communications and alarms, the system shall limit impulse and
intermittent noise levels at the crewmember’s head location to 10 dB above background noise
levels during crew sleep periods. Hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: Impulse and intermittent noise is to be limited to 10 dB or less above the


background noise to avoid waking crewmembers who are sleeping. Communications and alarms
are not subject to this requirement.]

6.6.1.12 Impulse Noise Limit

[V2 6083] The system shall limit impulse noise measured at the crewmember’s head location to
less than 140 dB peak SPL during all mission phases except launch and entry. Hearing protection
cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: A limit of 140-dB peak SPL for impulse noise prevents acoustic trauma (MIL-STD-
1474, current version).]

6.6.1.13 Narrow-Band Noise Limits

[V2 6084] The maximum SPL of narrow-band noise components and tones shall be limited to at
least 10 dB less than the broadband SPL of the octave band that contains the component or tone.

[Rationale: Narrow-band noise component and tone levels should be limited to 10 dB below the
broadband level to prevent irritating and distracting noise conditions which could affect crew
performance.]

6.6.1.14 Infrasonic Sound Pressure Limits

[V2 6085] Infrasonic SPLs, including frequencies from 1 to 20 Hz but not including impulse
noise, shall be limited to less than 150 dB at the crewmember’s head location. Hearing
protection cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

[Rationale: The 150 dB limit for infrasonic noise levels in the frequency range from 1 to 20 Hz
provides for health and well-being effects. (Refer to ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®),
Infrasound and Low-Frequency Sound, 2001.)]

6.6.1.15 Noise Limit for Personal Audio Devices

[V2 6106] The system shall limit the maximum A-weighted sound level at the crewmember’s
ear created by a personal audio device to 115 dBA or less.

[Rationale: Noise levels above 115 dBA have been shown to produce noise-induced hearing
loss. Sound levels produced by personal audio devices are allowed to be at high levels to

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overcome the noise generated during launch and descent. A personal audio device may be an
integrated part of the EVA helmet or an independent communication or listening headset but
does not include cabin or broadcast speakers. OSHA identifies 115 dBA as the allowable ceiling
for noise exposure limits. This ceiling limit is allowed as long as it does not result in the overall
daily TWA exposure exceeding the limit of 85 dBA per requirement [V2 6073] Launch, Entry,
and Abort Noise Exposure Limits.]

6.6.2 Acoustic and Noise Monitoring

6.6.2.1 Acoustic Monitoring

[V2 6087] Broadband and frequency-dependent SPLs shall be monitored and quantified as
needed for crew health and safety.

[Rationale: Acoustic monitoring is needed to ensure that sound levels during the mission are
below established limits for crew health and performance. Periodically on ISS, the crew uses
acoustic monitors to monitor their environment.]

6.6.2.2 Individual Noise Exposure Monitoring

[V2 6088] Noise exposure levels shall be monitored and quantified for each crewmember as
needed for crew health and safety.

[Rationale: To protect the crew from excessive noise exposure, the noise exposure experienced
by the crew is to be understood. Understanding of noise exposure is critical to the protection of
crew hearing and helps determine the degree of remedial actions, including moving to a different
environment, hardware shutdown, or proper implementation of countermeasures. Periodically
on ISS, the crew uses acoustic monitors to monitor their environment.]

6.7 Vibration

Limiting crew exposure to vibration is important for mission success. Excessive whole-body
vibration can cause injury, fatigue, discomfort, and vision degradation, whereas the primary risk
resulting from hand vibration is reduced fine motor control.

6.7.1 Whole Body Vibration

6.7.1.1 Vibration during Preflight

[V2 6089] The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the frequency-weighted
acceleration between 0.1 to 0.5 Hz in each of the X, Y, and Z axes is less than 0.05 g
(0.5 m/s2) root mean square (RMS) for each 10-minute interval during prelaunch (when
calculated in accordance with ISO 2631-1:1997(E), Mechanical Vibration and Shock -

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Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole-Body Vibration - Part 1: General Requirements,


Annex D, Equation D-1).

[Rationale: Low-frequency vibration, especially in the range between 0.1 and 0.5 Hz, has the
potential to cause motion sickness over relatively short exposure periods. This may be
encountered while the crew is in the vehicle during the prelaunch period, given that a tall vehicle
stack may be susceptible to back-and-forth sway. Reducing the amount of sway will prevent the
onset of motion sickness during the prelaunch phase. According to ISO 2631-1: 1997(E), Annex
D, the percentage of unadapted adults who may vomit is equal to 1/3 motion sickness dose value.
The value 0.05 g weighted RMS acceleration indicates that approximately 14% or one out of
seven crewmembers may vomit. Although ISO 2631-1:1997(E) limits the acceleration
measurement for assessing motion sickness to the vertical direction, this is based on the
assumption that the human is in the seated upright posture. Since occupants of a vehicle are
likely to be in the semi-supine posture, the requirement is applied to all three orthogonal axes (X,
Y, and Z). The purpose of the 10-minute integration time is to constrain the deviations around
the permitted average sway during a 2-hour prelaunch period.]

6.7.1.2 Vibration Exposures during Dynamic Phases of Flight

[V2 6090] The system shall limit vibration during dynamic phases of flight to the crew such that
the vectorial sum of the X, Y, and Z accelerations between 0.5 and 80 Hz, calculated in 1-s
intervals and weighted in accordance with ISO 2631-1:1997(E), is less than or equal to the levels
plotted for the accumulated durations in Table 10, Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by
Exposure Time during Dynamic Phases of Flight, and Figure 12, Frequency-Weighted Vibration
Limits by Exposure Time during Dynamic Phases of Flight.

[Rationale: Although there are limited data on the effects of high levels of vibration on health,
especially during concurrent hypergravity acceleration, i.e., >1-g bias, internal organs and
tissue structures may be damaged if the vibration amplitude goes over these time durations. This
duration (under 10 minutes) is expected to bracket the vibration period during ascent and return.
If the dynamic event exceeds this 10-minute duration, requirement [V2 6091] Long-Duration
Vibration Exposure Limits for Health during Non-Sleep Phases of Mission has to be used from
the 10-minute point onward. In accordance with ISO 2631-1, Section 6.3.1, vibration
calculations are based on a running 1-second time window.]

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Table 10—Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time during Dynamic


Phases of Flight
Maximum Vibration Exposure Maximum Frequency-
Duration per 24-hr Period Weighted Acceleration
10 min 3.9 m/s2 RMS (0.4 g RMS)
1 min 5.9 m/s2 RMS (0.6 g RMS)

Figure 12—Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time during Dynamic


Phases of Flight

6.7.1.3 Long-Duration Vibration Exposure Limits for Health during Non-Sleep Phases
of Mission

[V2 6091] The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the vectorial sum of the X, Y,
and Z frequency-weighted accelerations, as computed according to ISO 2631-1:1997(E), do not
exceed the minimum health guidance caution zone level defined by Figure B.1 in ISO 2631-
1:1997(E), Annex B.

[Rationale: Biodynamic and epidemiological research provides evidence of elevated health risk
related to long-term exposure to high-intensity whole-body vibration. According to ISO 2631-
1:1997(E) Annex B.3.1, “[f]or exposures below the [health guidance caution] zone, health
effects have not been clearly documented and/or objectively observed.”]

6.7.1.4 Vibration Exposure Limits during Sleep

[V2 6092] The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the acceleration between 1.0
and 80 Hz in each of the X, Y, and Z axes, weighted in accordance with ISO 20283-5,
Mechanical Vibration—Measurement of Vibration on Ships; Part 5 - Guidelines for the
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and Merchant Ships, Annex A, is less than 0.01 g (0.1 m/s2) RMS for each two-minute interval
during the crew sleep period.

[Rationale: For long-duration (approximately eight hours), smaller vibration exposure can
adversely affect crew sleep.]

6.7.1.5 Vibration Limits for Performance

[V2 6093] Crew tasks shall be evaluated for performance (e.g., motor control accuracy and
precision, vision/readability, speech clarity, attentional focus) for all expected (nominal and off-
nominal) vibration levels.

[Rationale: It is critical to ensure that the crew can perform mission tasks in the environment to
which they will be exposed. For example, ascent and landing are typically accompanied by
periods of significant vibration that can affect the crewmembers’ motor control and visual
performance. Off-nominal conditions such as an aborted launch will expose crewmembers to
challenging vibration levels that will limit their ability to perform functions such as reading
display panels, turning knobs, activating switches, using touch screens and/or utilizing joystick
controllers.]

6.7.2 Hand Vibration

[V2 6094] The system, including tools, equipment, and processes, shall limit vibration to the
crewmembers’ hands such that the accelerations, as computed according to ANSI/ASA S2.70-
2006, Guide for the Measurement and Evaluation of Human Exposure to Vibration Transmitted
to the Hand, do not exceed the Daily Exposure Action Value defined by ANSI/ASA S2.70-2006,
Annex A, Figure A.1.

[Rationale: In accordance with ANSI/ASA S2.70-2006, Annex A.1.1, the Daily Exposure Action
Value delineates the health risk threshold defined as “the dose of hand-transmitted vibration
exposure sufficient to produce abnormal signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings in the
vascular, bone or joint, neurological, or muscular systems of the hands and arms in some
exposed individuals.”]

6.8 Radiation

6.8.1 Ionizing Radiation

Crew occupational exposure to ionizing radiation (radiation consisting of particles, X-rays, or


gamma rays with sufficient energy to cause ionization in the medium through which it passes) is
managed through system design, in-flight monitoring and procedures, mission architecture and
planning, and the application of appropriate countermeasures. Space Permissible Exposure
Limits (PELs) are specified in NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1, and include career cancer risk limits
and dose limits for short–term and career non-cancer effects. As defined in NASA-STD-3001,
Volume 1, exposures are maintained as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) to ensure

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astronauts do not approach radiation limits and that such limits are not considered as tolerance
values. In practice, the application of the ALARA principle dictates that actions be taken during
design and operational phases to manage and limit exposures to ionizing radiation.

6.8.1.1 Ionizing Radiation Protection Limit

[V2 6095] The program shall set system design requirements to prevent potential crewmembers
from exceeding PELs as set forth in NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1.

[Rationale: The radiation design requirement is imposed to limit the risk of exposure-induced
death (REID) and to prevent clinically significant health effects, including performance
degradation or sickness in-flight as discussed in NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1. The mission
scenario and prior crewmember exposure are to be considered for mission planning and
allocation of system design limits across architectural elements, including EVA. The program is
to consider the cumulative REID over several missions for individual astronauts in setting the
design requirements. This allows experienced crewmembers to potentially support multiple
missions; however, the minimum functionality of protection to the most restrictive career limit
does not allow unrestricted crew selection related to a crewmember having prior radiation
exposures. That is, previous exposures are to be taken into account during crew selection to
ensure that career PELs are not violated. Examples of the various mission and crew selection
scenarios are discussed in the HIDH.]

Deleted:

[V2 6096] Requirement deleted.

6.8.1.2 Crew Radiation Exposure Limits

[V2 6097] The program/project shall design systems using the ALARA principle to limit crew
radiation exposure.

[Rationale: The ALARA principle is a legal requirement intended to ensure astronaut safety. An
important function of ALARA is to ensure that astronauts do not approach radiation limits and
that such limits are not considered tolerance values. ALARA is an iterative process of integrating
radiation protection into the design process, ensuring optimization of the design to afford the
most protection possible, within other constraints of the vehicle systems. The protection from
radiation exposure is ALARA when the expenditure of further resources would be unwarranted
by the reduction in exposure that would be achieved.]

6.8.1.3 Radiation Environments

[V2 6098] The program shall specify the radiation environments to be used in verifying the
radiation design requirements.

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[Rationale: The relevant space radiation environment is to be used in establishing system design
requirements, vehicle design and development of all program architectural elements, and
verification of requirements. System design requirements derived from the uncertainty in the
calculation of cancer career risk limits are to specify the relevant radiation environment used in
determining the requirement. Relevant space radiation parameters include solar maximum and
minimum conditions, energy spectra, or precise model inputs, assumptions, and model options.]

6.8.1.4 Space Weather Monitoring

[V2 6099] The program shall set requirements specifying appropriate capabilities to be provided
for real-time monitoring of space weather (solar particle events (SPE), galactic cosmic rays
(GCR), etc.) for characterization of the radiation environment and operational response by
ground personnel and the crew.

[Rationale: Radiation protection for humans in space differs from that on Earth because of the
distinct types of radiation, the small population of workers, and the remote location of astronauts
during space flight. Radiation sources in space have distinct physical and biological damage
properties compared to terrestrial radiation, and the spectrum and energy of concern for
humans differ from that for electronics. Space weather can directly impact a broad portion of the
space radiation environment on short- and long-time scales. Space weather conditions are to be
known at all times during missions to allow for appropriate radiation protection planning.]

6.8.1.5 Ionizing Radiation Alerting

[V2 6100] The system shall include a method to alert the crew locally and remotely when
radiation levels are expected to exceed acceptable levels.

[Rationale: The data from charged particle monitoring are the fundamental environmental
information required for radiation transport calculations and crew exposure evaluation. Given
an accurately measured energy spectra incident on the vehicle during an SPE, detailed crew
exposure can be evaluated. This limits the uncertainty of a single absorbed dose measurement in
determining crew exposure from an SPE. The crew, at all times, is to be alerted to excessive
fluence of particles. Should communications from the ground be interrupted or lost, the crew
requires onboard warnings when the radiation environment crosses dangerous thresholds so
that appropriate countermeasure actions can be taken. Varying user-defined thresholds may be
set according to the radiation environmental conditions that may be encountered, depending on
mission phase. The intent is for the vehicle data management system to provide the alerting
functionality. Crew need to be given sufficient time to prepare for a high radiation event.]

6.8.1.6 Ionizing Radiation Dose Monitoring

[V2 6101] To characterize and manage radiation exposures, the program shall provide methods
for monitoring personal dose and dose equivalent exposure, ambient monitoring of particle
fluence as a function of direction, energy, and elemental charge and monitoring of ambient dose
and ambient dose equivalent.

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[Rationale: These measurements are the primary means for controlling crew exposure during
missions to ensure that short-term and career space PELs, as specified in NASA-STD-3001,
Volume 1, are not exceeded. Tissue-equivalent micro-dosimeters have been used extensively for
crew exposure monitoring in space for this purpose. There is a large set of data and calculations
in the published literature that can be directly applied to crew exposure and risk determination,
using tissue-equivalent micro-dosimeters. Passive area monitors provide a time-integrated
measure of the spatial distribution of exposure rates. The exposure rates change with stowage
reconfigurations. Knowledge of the spatial distribution of exposure rate is necessary to identify
areas that have a relatively high exposure rate, i.e., avoidance areas, and to reconstruct a
crewmember’s exposure in the event of lost or unusable personal dosimeter data. The data are
used to track the crew exposure throughout the mission, as well as to provide positive indication
of proper health and status of the absorbed dose instrument. Passive dosimeters collect data
even during situations when power is lost to other instruments. Radiation data are vital for
quantifying in-flight risks to the crew and for allowing mission operations to advise the crew on
appropriate action in response to an SPE. For periods of time when the crew is not in
communication with mission operations, the crew is to be able to ascertain the radiation
conditions within the vehicle and take appropriate actions as required. The changes in the
radiation environment that could cause additional crew exposure can occur in time periods as
small as 1 to 5 minutes. The corresponding EVA spacesuit requirement for radiation dose
monitoring is defined in requirement [V2 11010] EVA Suit Radiation Monitoring in this NASA
Technical Standard.]

6.8.2 Non-Ionizing Radiation

Sources of non-ionizing radiation are present in space flight applications, and exposure is
potentially hazardous. Astronaut occupational exposure to non-ionizing radiation is managed
through mission architecture, system design, procedures and planning, and application of
appropriate countermeasures. This NASA Technical Standard classifies non-ionizing radiation
into four categories: radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation, lasers, natural incoherent
light, and artificial incoherent light.

6.8.2.1 RF Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure Limits

[V2 6102] The system shall maintain the crew exposure to RF electromagnetic fields to or below
the limits stated in Table 11, Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) to RF Electromagnetic
Fields, and shown graphically in Figure 13, RF Electromagnetic Field Exposure Limits.

[Rationale: Examples of devices that generate radio frequency radiation include, but are not
limited to, antennas and wireless systems. These limits are modified from the C95.1-2005,
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). They are intended to establish exposure
conditions for radio-frequency and microwave radiation to which it is believed that nearly all
workers can be repeatedly exposed without injury. Modifications were made to the C95.1-2005
power density values to remove a safety margin that was added in the C95.1 standard to include
the children population. This is not applicable to astronaut corp and resulted in the relaxation of

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the C95.1-2005 limits as per Figure 5.7.3.2.1-1, Occupational Exposure Limits for Radio-
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.]

Table 11—Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) to RF Electromagnetic Fields (modified


from IEEE C95.1-2005, lower tier)
Frequency RMS Electric RMS Magnetic RMS Power Density (S) Averaging Time b
Range Field Field Strength E–Field, H–Field |E|2, |H|2, or S
(MHz) Strength (E)a (H) a (W/m2) (min)
(V/m) (A/m)
0.1 – 1.34 614 16.3/ƒM (1,000, 100,000/ƒM2) c 6 6
1.34 – 3 823.8/ƒM 16.3/ƒM (1,800/ƒM2, 100,000/ƒM2) ƒM2/0.3 6
3 – 30 823.8/ƒM 16.3/ƒM (1,800/ƒM2, 100,000/ƒM2) 30 6
30 – 100 27.5 158.3/ƒM1.668 (2, 9,400,000/ƒM3.336) 30 0.0636ƒM1.337
100 – 300 27.5 0.0729 2 30 30
300 - 5000 – – ƒ/150 30
5000 - 15000 – – ƒ/150 150/ƒG
15000 – 30,000 – – 100 150/ƒG
30,000 – 100,000 – – 100 25.24/ƒG0.476
100,000 – 300,000 – – 100 5048/[(9ƒG-
700)ƒG0.476]
Note: ƒM is the frequency in MHz; ƒG is the frequency in GHz.
(a) For exposures that are uniform over the dimensions of the body such as certain far-field plane-wave exposures, the exposure
field strengths and power densities are compared with the MPEs in the table. For non-uniform exposures, the mean values of
the exposure fields, as obtained by spatially averaging the squares of the field strengths or averaging the power densities over
an area equivalent to the vertical cross section of the human body (projected area) or a smaller area, depending on the
frequency, are compared with the MPEs in the table. For further details, see IEEE C95.1-2005, notes to Table 8 and Table 9.
(b) The left column is the averaging time for |E|2; the right column is the averaging time for |H|2. For frequencies greater than 400
MHz, the averaging time is for power density (S).
(c) These plane-wave equivalent power density values are commonly used as a convenient comparison with MPEs at higher
frequencies and are displayed on some instruments in use.

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Magnetic Field Strength (A/m) 10000 10000

1000 614 V/m 1000


Electric Field Strength (V/m)

Power Density (W/m2)


Electric Field
100 W/m 2
100 163 A/m 100
27.5 V/m

Power Density
10 10

Magnetic Field 2 W/m 2

1 1

0.1 0.0729 A/m 0.1

0.01 0.01
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000

Frequency (MHz)
(Illustrated to show whole-body resonance effects around 100 MHz) (modified from IEEE C95.1-2005, lower tier)
Figure 13—RF Electromagnetic Field Exposure Limits

6.8.2.2 Laser Exposure Limits

[V2 6103] The system shall maintain the crew ocular and dermal exposure to laser systems and
the ocular exposure of the uncontrolled ground population to space lasers to or below the limits
specified in ANSI Z136.1, 2014, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers, Table 5
(ocular) and Table 7 (dermal) without Personal Protective Equipment.

[Rationale: This requirement limits crew ocular and dermal exposure to both continuous and
repetitively pulsed lasers to protect against eye injury. The limits are adopted from the Laser
Institute of America’s (LIA) publication ANSI Z136.1, 2014. The term laser system includes the
laser, its housing, and controls. This requirement applies to laser systems utilized both internal
and external to the vehicle. The safety analysis of all lasers will be carried out by ANSI Z136.1
methodology as specified in the verification requirement. In addition, this requirement limits
uncontrolled ground population ocular exposure to space lasers. The limits are adopted from
ANSI Z136.1, 2014. ANSI Z136.6, 2015 may be used for guidance on laser hazard analysis
methodology.]

6.8.2.3 Natural Sunlight Exposure Limits

[V2 6104] The system shall maintain the crew exposure to natural sunlight for spectral radiance
or irradiance (as applicable) within wavelengths between 180 nm and 3000 nm, as noted in Table
12, Natural Sunlight Exposure Limits for Different Damage Mechanisms.

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[Rationale: This requirement is intended to prevent ocular and dermal injury from sunlight
exposure with wavelengths between 180 and 3000 nm. Any exposure should consider the entire
window configuration of the incident radiation prior to its interaction with a crewmember's
body, including any concentration, diffusion, or filtering. The transmittance required for
windows, visors, and other optical devices can be reconciled with protection from natural
sunlight through the use of protective personal equipment, temporary filters, proper material
selection, apertures, or other appropriate means. The sun subtends an angle of approximately
9 milliradians when observed from the Earth and is, therefore, considered a small source. The
limits are based on the methodology given in the 2014 American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) standard, Threshold Limit Values® (TLVs) and Biological
Exposure Indices® (BEIs), sections Light and Near-Infrared Radiation and Ultraviolet
Radiation (2014 or newer). This requirement is applicable to both hatch and module windows.]

Table 12—Natural Sunlight Exposure Limits for Different Damage Mechanisms


ACGIH 2014 – TLVs
Equations in the Optical Damage
Requirement Radiation Section Units Pass Criteria Mechanism
Visible and Near- Equations 4a, 4b Seconds T ≥ 0.25s Retinal
max
Infrared Radiation (Section 1)* (Eq. 4a) (Eq. 4a) Thermal
380-3000 nm
(relaxed 2x) Factors over Weighted irradiance
allowable irradiance divided by
(Eq. 4b) TLV ratio ≤1
(Eq. 4b)
Visible Radiation Equation 8b Seconds Tmax ≥ 0.25 sec Retinal
305-700 nm (Small Source) (Eq. 8b) (Eq. 8b) Photochemical
(relaxed 5x) (Section 2)*
Ultraviolet Exposure Equations 3, 4 Minutes Tmax > 480 min Corneal, Skin
180-400 nm (Ultraviolet Radiation)* (Eq. 3, Eq. 4) (Eq. 3)
(not relaxed) Tmax > 17 min
(Eq. 4)
*Injury TLVs from visible light presume a dark-adapted pupil with additional factors of safety applied. A minimum safety factor of 2 in the
spectral radiance Lλ source terms has been included in the ACGIH standard. A minimum safety factor of 5 in the spectral irradiance E λ
source terms has been included in the ACGIH standard. To eliminate this excess conservatism, the requirement should relax the spectral
radiance Lλ by multiplying it by a factor of 1⁄2 and the spectral irradiance E λ by multiplying it by a factor of 1⁄5. Thus, Equations 4a and 4b
are subjected to the 2x relaxation factor, while Equation 8b is subjected to the 5x relaxation factor. This reduction does not apply to
ultraviolet radiation. Thus, Equations 3 and 4 are not subjected to any relaxation factors.
These limits do not apply to laser exposure (see laser exposure limits). Older versions of the ACGIH TLVs should not be utilized due to
substantial differences in hazard functions. These limits do not account for forced chronic solar viewing.
NOTE: Refer to ACGIH 2014 for all equations referenced in this table.

6.8.2.4 Artificial Light Exposure Limits for Ultraviolet (UV) Sources

[V2 6117] The system shall fully contain UV sources to prevent crew exposure.
[Rationale: This requirement is intended to prevent ocular injury and skin damage caused by
exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Acceptable methods of containment included the use of light-
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obstruction by other means (e.g., screens, shields, filters) before reaching the crew to prevent
exposure.]

7. HABITABILITY FUNCTIONS
This section addresses the features of the system required for human occupancy. The specific
needs and designs for each feature vary with the type of mission.

7.1 Food and Nutrition

7.1.1 Food Quality and Quantity

7.1.1.1 Food Quality

[V2 7001] The food system shall provide the capability to maintain food safety and nutrition
during all phases of the mission.

[Rationale: A nutritious, viable, and stable food system that the crew is willing and able to
consume is critical for maintaining the health of the crew. The viability of the food system
requires not only that food be available for consumption but also that the food has the
appropriate nutrient mix to maintain crew health over time. The food is to retain its safety,
nutrition, and acceptability for any space flight concept of operations, be it of short or long
duration.]

7.1.1.2 Food Acceptability

[V2 7002] The system shall provide food that is acceptable to the crew for the duration of the
mission.

[Rationale: A viable and stable food system that the crew is willing and able to consume is
critical for maintaining the health of the crew. The crew’s willingness to consume these nutrients
is impacted by the variety and flavor of the food. Consideration is given to provide a variety of
food frequency, texture, and flavor while maintaining nutritional integrity as these factors can
affect crew food acceptance.

The dynamics of space flight present numerous challenges to food acceptability. A NASA food
item measuring an overall acceptability rating of 6.0 or better on a 9-point hedonic scale for the
duration of the mission is considered acceptable. The hedonic scale is a quantitative method that
is accepted throughout the food science industry as a means to determine acceptability. Further
information regarding methods for determining food acceptability can be found in Meilgaard,
M., et al. (1999). Food freshness will impact acceptability over time; thus, it is imperative to
provide acceptable food initially and a packaging and storage system that will maintain this
freshness. Alternatives include growing food or providing basic ingredients and allowing
flexibility in their combination and preparation, as well as providing the crew with various
condiments to adjust flavors as needed due to the fluid shifts in their sinuses. The ability to

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customize with some preference foods and with condiments is important to add some variety and
customization, which can help to prevent menu fatigue and support adequate consumption,
especially as missions become longer.]

7.1.1.3 Food Caloric Content

[V2 7003] The system shall provide each crewmember with an average of 12,698 kJ (3,035 kcal)
per day, else an average energy requirement value is determined using Table 13, EER Equations
and applying an activity factor appropriate to the mission gravity and planned level of physical
activity.

[Rationale: The metabolic intake provisioning will need verification by analysis to determine
energy content of each food item and subsequent menu. The minimum number of calories per day
is based on the estimated energy requirements (EER) with an activity factor (AF) of 1.25 (active)
as calculated according to Table 13, EER Equations. With this activity factor applied, the
average for 84 male crewmembers with an average body mass of 82.9 kg is 12,724 kJ (3,041
kcal). The average for 20 female crewmembers with an average body mass of 65.1 kg is 9,807 kJ
(2,344 kcal). Refer also to document JSC 67378 Nutritional Requirements for Exploration
Missions up to 365 days, which notes activity factors ranging from 1.0 to 1.25 based on local
gravity and exercise capability.]

Table 13—EER Equations


Nominal Metabolic Intake
EER for men 19 years old and older
EER (kcal/day) = 662 – 9.53  Age [y] + AF  (15.9  Body Mass [kg] + 539.6  Height [m])

EER for women 19 years old and older


EER = 354 – 6.91  Age [y] + AF  (9.36  Body Mass [kg] + 726  Height [m])

7.1.1.4 EVA Food Caloric Content

[V2 7004] For crewmembers performing EVA operations, the food system shall provide an
additional 837 kJ (200 kcal) per EVA hour above nominal metabolic intake as defined by [V2
7003] Food Caloric Content, of this NASA Technical Standard.

[Rationale: Additional energy and nutrients are necessary during EVA operations, as
crewmember energy expenditure is greater during those activities. Consumption of an additional
837 kJ (200 kcal), similar in nutrient content to the rest of the diet, per hour of EVA would allow
a crewmember to maintain lean body weight during the course of the mission. This is the
metabolic energy replacement requirement for moderate to heavy EVA tasks.]

7.1.1.5 Food Nutrient Composition

[V2 7100] The system shall provide a food system with a diet including the nutrient composition
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Institutes of Health, with the exception of those adjusted for space flight as noted in Table 14,
Nutrient Guidelines for Space Flight.

[Rationale: Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories for energy and include
carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Micronutrients are essential elements the body uses in trace
amounts and can include vitamins and minerals. These are necessary to maintain the health of
the crew.]
Table 14—Nutrient Guidelines for Space Flight
Nutrients Daily Dietary Intake*
Vitamin D 25 µg (micrograms)
Vitamin C Women: 110 mg, Men: 125 mg (milligrams)
* This field is only expressed in metric units of measure.

Deleted:

[V2 7005] Requirement merged into [V2 7100].

Deleted:

[V2 7006] Requirement merged into [V2 7100].

Deleted:

Table 13 deleted.

7.1.1.6 Food and Production Area Microorganism Levels

[V2 7007] Microorganism levels in the food and production area shall not exceed those
specified in Table 15, Food Microorganism Levels.

[Rationale: To maintain the health and safety of the crew, it is necessary to control
microorganism growth.]

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Table 15—Food and Production Area Microorganism Levels


Area/Item Microorganism Tolerances
Food Production
Samples Collected Limits
Area
Surfaces 3 surfaces sampleda 3000 CFU/ft2 (total aerobic count)
Packaging
Before use 3000 CFU per Pouch, Septum, 25 cm2 or base
Materials
1 sample of 320 L 113 CFU/320 L (total aerobic count)
Air
monthly (total aerobic count)

Food Product Factor Limits


Non- 20,000 CFU/g for any single sample (or if any two samples
Total aerobic count
Thermostabilizedb from a lot exceed 10,000 CFU/g)
100 CFU/g for any single sample (or if any two samples from a
Enterobacteriaceae lot exceed 10 CFU/g). No detected serious or severe hazard
human enteric pathogenic organisms
Non-
Salmonella 0 CFU/g for any single sample
Thermostabilizedb
Commercially 1000 CFU/g for any single sample (or if any two samples from a
Sterile Products Yeasts and molds lot exceed 100 CFU/g or if any two samples from a lot exceed
(thermostabilized 10 CFU/g Aspergillus flavus)
and irradiated) No sample
submitted for
100% inspection for package integrity
microbiological
analysis
Notes:
a. Samples collected only on days that food facility is in operation. Additional environmental samples will be collected
when there is a one-hour break in activity, or after five hours of continuous work.
b. Food samples considered “finished” products that do not require additional repackaging are tested only for total
aerobic counts.

7.1.2 Food Preparation, Consumption, and Cleanup

7.1.2.1 Food Preparation

[V2 7008] The system shall provide the capability for preparation, consumption, and stowage of
food.

[Rationale: A viable and stable food system that the crew is willing and able to consume is
critical for maintaining the health of the crew. Preparation addresses the heating of the food, if
necessary, and the use of whatever equipment is required. Consumption relies on utensils or
implements such as forks or spoons, a method to open packaging, or a method to rehydrate.
Stowage is needed for the food, as well as all the implements for preparation and consumption.]

7.1.2.2 Food Preparation and Cleanup

[V2 7009] The food system shall allow the crew to unstow supplies, prepare meals, and clean up
for all crewmembers within the allotted meal schedule.

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[Rationale: Meal preparation and cleanup activity planning takes into account previous space
flight lessons learned, the water delivery and food heating systems, stowage configuration, and
desire of the crew to dine together. This is to help ensure that mission goals, objectives, and
timelines are not negatively impacted.]

7.1.2.3 Food Contamination Control

[V2 7010] The food storage, preparation, and consumption areas shall be designed and located to
protect against cross-contamination between food and the environment.

[Rationale: Contamination can occur from a number of sources, including proximity to cross-
contamination, toxic materials, and the growth of microorganisms. Food is to be processed
properly and stored to control or eliminate microbiological concerns. Furthermore, it is critical
for crew physical and psychological health that waste management systems (such as food waste,
body waste, personal hygiene, exercise) are separate from food preparation, stowage, and
consumption activities to protect from cross-contamination. Space flight lessons learned indicate
this has been an issue during Apollo and ISS missions.]

7.1.2.4 Food and Beverage Heating

[V2 7011] The system shall provide the capability to heat food and beverages to a temperature
appropriate for the given item.

[Rationale: Heating is necessary for the subjective quality of food. Heating food and liquid
enhances the palatability of some items, which is important for psychological health, as well as
for ensuring that crewmembers eat the food provided. Maintaining the temperature of
rehydrated food helps prevent microbial growth. The vehicle is to provide the ability to heat
dehydrated and non-rehydrated foods.]

7.1.2.5 Dining Accommodations

[V2 7012] Crewmembers shall have the capability to dine together.

[Rationale: Dining together has been shown to support the crew’s psychological health and
well-being. The food system should account for the volume for all the crewmembers to prepare
their meal, gather simultaneously, and accommodate any equipment needed to restrain the food
and implements, including utensils necessary for dining. The design and layout of the dining
space should be based on a functional task analysis. The specific volume and layout are to meet
the requirements defined in section 8, Architecture, in this NASA Technical Standard. Additional
guidance for design for habitable volume is provided in Chapter 8 of the HIDH.]

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7.1.2.6 Food Spill Control

[V2 7014] The system shall provide the ability to contain and remove food particles and spills.

[Rationale: The ability to clean spills or food particles in any area of the vehicle helps to
minimize contamination of the spacecraft. Contamination of the food system might occur if spills
are not contained, and the physical debris of food particles can jeopardize the safety and health
of the crew.]

7.1.2.7 Food System Cleaning and Sanitizing

[V2 7015] The system shall provide methods for cleaning and sanitizing food facilities,
equipment, and work areas.

[Rationale: The ability to clean and disinfect the food system areas helps to minimize microbial
contamination of the food system. Contamination of the food system by physical debris can
jeopardize the safety and health of the crew.]

7.2 Personal Hygiene

7.2.1 Personal Hygiene Capability

[V2 7016] Personal hygiene items shall be provided for each crewmember, along with
corresponding system capabilities for oral hygiene, personal grooming, and body cleansing.

[Rationale: Oral hygiene and personal grooming activities are to be accommodated by the
system through provision of adequate and comfortable bathing and body waste management
facilities as these enhance self-image, improve morale, and increase productivity of the
crewmember. Each crewmember is to have personal hygiene provisions, e.g., toothbrush,
toothpaste, moistened cloth wipes for body cleansing, deodorant for odor control, oral hygiene,
and personal grooming throughout each space mission. Personal hygiene equipment and
supplies are to accommodate the physiological differences in male and female crewmembers in
microgravity and partial gravity environments. Considerations for crew acceptability should be
taken into account as this will impact their overall behavioral performance.]

7.2.2 Body Cleansing Privacy

[V2 7017] The system shall provide for privacy during personal hygiene activities.

[Rationale: Certain hygiene functions are to have a degree of privacy, especially in a vehicle in
which other crewmembers may be performing other functions simultaneously. Privacy provides

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for the psychological well-being of the crew and is to be provided for whole-body and partial-
body cleaning and donning and doffing of clothing.]

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[V2 7018] Requirement merged into [V2 7016].

7.2.3 Hygiene Maintainability

[V2 7019] The system shall provide an environmentally compatible sanitization method for
personal hygiene facilities and equipment.

[Rationale: To remain hygienic, personal hygiene equipment is to be easily cleaned, sanitized,


and maintained. Cleaning and sanitizing helps control odor and microbial growth. As part of the
overall maintenance of the hygiene facilities, crewmembers are to have readily accessible trash
collection for disposable personal hygiene supplies to minimize crew exposure to the used
items.]

7.3 Body Waste Management

7.3.1 Body Waste Management Facilities

7.3.1.1 Body Waste Management Capability

[V2 7020] The system shall provide the capability for collection, containment, and disposal of
body waste for both males and females.

[Rationale: A body waste management system facilitates the clean, efficient, and reliable
collection and management of human waste (urine, feces, vomitus, and menses) and associated
equipment and supplies.]

7.3.1.2 Body Waste Management System Location

[V2 7021] The body waste management system shall be isolated from the food preparation and
consumption areas for aesthetic and hygienic purposes.

[Rationale: Contamination can occur from a number of sources, including proximity to cross-
contamination and the growth of microorganisms. It is critical for crew physical and
psychological health that any interference between body waste management functions and food
preparation and consumption be prevented. The isolation of the body waste management system
can be achieved by a physical barrier and/or distance from the food system areas to prevent
concerns from cross-contamination. Space flight lessons learned indicate this has been an issue
during Apollo and ISS missions. For example, due to the close proximity (about 1-foot) of the
food system area and body waste management areas, the Apollo crews commented on having

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diminished appetites. Additionally, complaints from Skylab included the difficulties during
defecation due to the awkward placement of the toilet.]

7.3.1.3 Body Waste Management Privacy

[V2 7022] The system shall provide privacy during use of the body waste management system.

[Rationale: Certain hygiene functions are to have a degree of privacy, especially in a vehicle in
which other crewmembers may be performing other functions simultaneously. Privacy provides
for the psychological well-being of the crew and is to be provided for use of the body waste
management system.]

7.3.1.4 Body Waste Management Provision

[V2 7023] Body waste management supplies shall be provided for each crewmember and be
located within reach of crewmembers using the body waste management system.

[Rationale: Personal hygiene and body waste management supplies such as tissues and towels
may need to be accessed rapidly.]

7.3.1.5 Body Waste Accommodation

[V2 7024] The body waste management system shall allow a crewmember to urinate and
defecate simultaneously without completely removing lower clothing.

[Rationale: Accidental discharge of one or both waste components into the habitable volume is
not wanted, and it may be difficult for a human to relax the gastrointestinal control sphincter
without relaxing the urinary voluntary control sphincter and vice versa. To minimize impact to
crew operations, waste elimination needs to be accomplished with minimal crew overhead, e.g.,
without completely removing clothing.]

7.3.1.6 Body Waste Containment

[V2 7025] The system shall prevent the release of body waste from the body waste management
system.

[Rationale: A release of waste into the closed environment of a spacecraft can contaminate the
human and risk the initiation or spread of disease but also can contaminate surfaces, materials,
and consumables.]

7.3.1.7 Body Waste Odor

[V2 7026] The system shall provide odor control for the body waste management system.

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[Rationale: Uncontrolled waste-associated odors can have an adverse effect on crew


performance and can exacerbate pre-existing symptoms of space motion sickness.]

7.3.1.8 Body Waste Trash Receptacle Accessibility

[V2 7027] Body waste management trash collection shall be accessible to and within reach of
crewmembers using the body waste management system.

[Rationale: Waste management items that cannot be collected and contained with human waste
are to be disposed of immediately after use. Waste management trash collection items are to be
within reach of the crewmember so that it is not necessary to egress the waste management
restraint system or to access closed compartments.]

Deleted:

[V2 7028] Requirement merged into [V2 8001].

7.3.1.9 Body Waste Management Maintenance

[V2 7029] All body waste management facilities and equipment shall be capable of being
cleaned, sanitized, and maintained.

[Rationale: To remain hygienic, body waste management equipment is to be easily cleaned,


sanitized, and maintained. Cleaning and sanitizing helps control odor and microbial growth. As
part of the overall maintenance of the hygiene facilities, crewmembers are to have readily
accessible trash collection for disposable personal hygiene supplies to minimize crew exposure
to the used items.]

7.3.1.10 Body Waste Isolation

[V2 7101] For missions greater than 30 days, the system shall provide separate dedicated
volumes for body waste management and personal hygiene.

[Rationale: Evidence from ISS suggests that locating personal hygiene (e.g., body cleansing,
personal grooming) in the same volume as body waste management is impractical and disliked
by the crew. Conducting personal hygiene in the Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) limits
its use by other crewmembers. Additionally, due to the effects of microgravity, the WHC volume
may not be sufficiently clean to support hygiene activities. ISS crewmembers improvise spaces
aboard station to conduct personal hygiene that are separate from the WHC volume, which may
lead to issues with space utilization and microbial growth due to water liberation. A dedicated
space for personal hygiene with appropriate surfaces that limit microbial growth needs to be
provided in future vehicles.]

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7.3.2 Body Waste Capacity

7.3.2.1 Body Waste Quantities

[V2 7102] The human body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and
containing the various human body waste as specified in Table 16, Body Waste Quantities, for
the expected needs of each mission and task.

[Rationale: Body waste collection is to be performed in a manner that minimizes the possible
escape of feces, urine, vomitus, or menses into the habitable volume during microgravity and
partial gravity operations, not only due to the high content of microbes present in the feces, but
also due to the potential injury to crewmembers and hardware that could result from inadvertent
discharge into the cabin. The presence of bacteria in urine is not typical for healthy crew;
however, during certain medical conditions, like urinary tract infections, there could be a
presence of bacteria, so precautions should consider this.

The body will generate the same quantity of fecal material as is normal in terrestrial
circumstances based on food consumption and an individual’s metabolism, with individual
variables being evacuation frequency and water content. An individual can only evacuate the
maximum value at a rate lower than average from limited food consumption inputs. Solid fecal
matter is used to describe fecal material that is eliminated as discrete boli and will have surface
characteristics that range from relatively dry to sticky depending on the internal water content,
which is graphically demonstrated in a Bristol Stool chart derived from Heaton and Lewis, 1997.
Diarrheal events are assumed to be in place of normal fecal elimination with the increased
quantity based on increased water content and minor amounts of intestinal cellular material. In
practice, a waste system should be capable of accommodating fecal consistency across the
continuum from solid low water content to diarrheal without allowing escapes of fecal material
to the cabin environment. Alternatively, the urine output may be slightly greater or lower in
various phases of the mission associated with gravity transitions and fluid intake levels.

Space Adaptation Syndrome (SAS) occurs in up to 70% of first-time fliers (30% of whom may
experience vomiting) during the first 48 to 72 hours of microgravity. Also, a possible water
landing may cause crewmembers to experience seasickness. Stowage and disposal are to be
adequate for a worst-case number of involved crew, severity, and duration of symptoms, as well
as the volume of gastrointestinal contents regurgitated. Vomiting and its associated odor, mainly
produced by the compound butyric acid, may trigger a wave of bystander nausea and vomiting
reaction in adjacent crewmembers in an enclosed space.

It is expected that female crew will have a menstruation cycle approximately every 27-31 days
with a discharge of 30-50 mL of menses, with approximately 80% discharged in the first 3-4
days. The frequency and volume will vary from each crewmember. It should not be assumed that
a crewmember is hormonally suppressed or that she will not have a change in her cycle or
breakthrough bleeding at any point during a mission, thus appropriate capabilities of containing
and disposing of menses should be accommodated.

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The average values and frequencies of various body waste are representative over the entire
mission (launch and return landing) and include occasional occurrences of the maximum values,
which are noted in Table 16. Mass and volume values are for the biological material only;
however, collection and containment will need to include both the biological material and all
hygiene products required for immediate body cleaning after evacuation.

The collection capacity accounts for the healthy adult maximum output during a single event.
The human body waste management system should always (nominally) be capable of collecting a
maximum fecal event, as it is unknown when a maximum event will occur. The fecal discharge
related to gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea) occurs at an increased frequency but is also
variable, unpredictable, and largely dependent on etiology. Terrestrial sources of infectious,
pathogenic diarrhea such as Rotavirus A and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) can
produce single-episode volumes as high as 1.5 L. For NASA missions, the preflight crew
quarantine period (refer to NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1) is utilized to reduce the risk of
infectious disease in-flight. Potential in-mission sources of comparable high-volume diarrhea is
from acute radiation events such as SPEs for missions beyond low earth orbit (refer to NASA-
STD-3001, Volume 1) and/or food that is not properly stored and prepared (refer sections [V2
7007] Food and Production Microorganism Levels, [V2 7008] Food Preparation, [V2 7010]
Food Contamination Control, [V2 7015] Food System Cleaning and Sanitizing and [V2 7021]
Body Waste Management System Location). Both of these potential risks need to be addressed as
part of whole mission planning. The total collection volume is to accommodate diarrhea caused
by likely pathogens or from diarrhea caused by salt/fluid shifts. When a diarrhea event will
occur is unknown, so the body waste management system may process the collection differently,
e.g., no compaction. The urinary collection system is to be capable of collecting all of the
crewmember's output in succession, as well as the simultaneous evacuation of urine and feces
with the presence of tissue from either sloughing or menses.]

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Table 16—Body Waste Quantities


Waste Average Per Event Maximum Per Event Duration/Frequency
Type
Fecesa Volume: 150 mL (5 fl oz) Volume: 500 mL (16.9 fl oz) Average of two events per day
Mass: 150 g (0.33 lb) Mass: 500 g (1.1 lb)
Length: 4-23 cm (0.2-9.1 in)
Diarrheab Volume: 500 mL (16.9 fl oz) Volume: 1.5 L (50.7 fl oz) Eight events per day for up to
Mass: 500 g Mass: 1.5 kg two days
Urinec Volume: 100-500 mL Volume: 1 L (33.8 fl oz) Average of seven events per
(3.4-16.9 fl oz) Flow Rate: 50 mL/s day
Flow Rate: 10-35 mL/s (0.34-1.2 fl oz/s) (1.69 fl. oz/s)
Mass: 100.7-513.8 g (0.2-1.1 lb) Mass: 1027.6 g (2.3 lbs)
Vomitus Volume: 500 mL (16.9 fl oz) Volume: 1 L (33.8 fl oz) Eight events per day for up to
Mass: (dependent on stomach contents) Mass: (dependent on stomach three days in-flight and post
contents) landing
Mensesd Volume: 30-50 mL (1.0-1.7 fl oz) Volume: 114 mL (3.9 fl oz) Approx. 80% released within
per cycle Mass: (see footnote) Mass: (see footnote) the first 3-4 days
Note: (a) Fecal material has a high water content and is assumed to have a specific gravity of 1.0 for purposes of this specification.
(b) Diarrhea values include fecal amounts. (c) Normal values for urine's specific gravity are between 1.002 and 1.028 which means
that normally, a gallon of urine weighs between 8.362 and 8.579 pounds, or slightly more than water. (d) Menses mass
considerations will need to accommodate for the method of collection, i.e., pads and tampons.

Deleted:

[V2 7031] Requirement merged into [V2 7102].

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[V2 7032] Requirement merged into [V2 7102].

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[V2 7033] Requirement merged into [V2 7102].

7.3.2.2 Fecal and Urine Elimination Concurrence

[V2 7085] The body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and containing all
waste during simultaneous defecation and urination.

[Rationale: It is common for individuals to not be able to separate defecation and urination.
Body waste collection systems design are to have sufficient capability to capture and contain
both.]

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7.3.2.3 Urine per Crewmember

[V2 7035] The human body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and
containing urine for either processing or disposal of an average total urine output volume of Vu =
3 + 2.5t liters per crewmember, where t is the mission length in days.

[Rationale: Urine production on the first day after launch, i.e., flight day 0, is 3 L
(101.4 fl oz) per crewmember. Urine output may be slightly greater or lower in various phases of
the mission associated with gravity transitions and fluid intake levels. Reference Table 16 for
maximum output values.]

Deleted:

[V2 7036] Requirement merged into [V2 7102].

Deleted:

[V2 7037] Requirement merged into [V2 7102].

7.4 Physiological Countermeasures

7.4.1 Physiological Countermeasures Capability

[V2 7038] The system shall provide countermeasures to meet crew bone, muscle, sensorimotor,
thermoregulation, and aerobic/cardiovascular requirements defined in NASA-STD-3001,
Volume 1.

[Rationale: Exercise is used to maintain crew cardiovascular fitness (to aid in ambulation
during gravity transitions, minimize fatigue, maintain cardiovascular health and function, and
preserve thermoregulation capacity), to maintain muscle mass and strength/endurance, for
recovery from strenuous tasks and confined postures, to rehabilitate minor muscle injuries, and
to maintain bone mass. Exercise also has behavioral health benefits. Exercise is to commence as
early as possible during the mission and continue throughout all mission phases in accordance
with results from the Apollo crew’s participation in the June 2006 Apollo Medical Summit
(NASA/TM-2007-214755, The Apollo Medical Operations Project: Recommendations to
Improve Crew Health and Performance for Future Exploration Missions and Lunar Surface
Operations), and recommendations from the 2005 Operational and Research Musculoskeletal
Summit. See Appendix A, Reference Documents, for complete citations.]

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7.4.2 Physiological Countermeasure Operations

[V2 7040] The physiological countermeasure system design shall allow the crew to unstow
supplies, perform operations, and stow items within the allotted countermeasure schedule.

[Rationale: The ease and the efficiency of the countermeasure system assist in the crew being
able to perform their countermeasure activities. The crew needs these activities to maintain
health and fitness. It can be expected that daily countermeasure activity will occur.]

Deleted:

[V2 7041] Requirement moved to section 6.2.4.

7.4.3 Orthostatic Intolerance Countermeasures

[V2 7042] The system shall provide countermeasures to mitigate the effects of orthostatic
intolerance when transitioning from weightlessness to gravity environments and during Gz (head-
to-foot) vehicle accelerations defined in the sustained acceleration limits.

[Rationale: Orthostatic protection is needed to minimize medical and operational impacts.


Impacts can include loss of consciousness and decreased cognitive function leading to inability
to operate controls, pilot mechanics, and egress vehicle without assistance, thus jeopardizing
success or safety of the crew during reentry and landing. Examples of methods that have been
successfully used to prevent orthostatic intolerance include fluid/salt loading regimens to restore
hydration, lower body (abdomen and leg) compression garments to prevent blood pooling, active
cooling to prevent peripheral blood pooling and heat injury, and recumbent crewmember seating
to protect cerebral blood flow during Gz (head-to-foot) vehicle accelerations (planetary and
lunar) and return to gravity (planetary).]

7.5 Medical

7.5.1 Medical Capability

[V2 7043] A medical system shall be provided to the crew to meet the medical requirements of
NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1.

[Rationale: NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1, includes Health and Medical Care Standards required
to reduce the risk that exploration missions are impacted by crew medical issues and that long-
term astronaut health risks are managed within acceptable limits. The Health and Medical Care
Standards and associated appendices define the health care, crew protection, and maintenance
capability required to support the crew as appropriate for the specific mission destination and
duration, as well as for the associated vehicular constraints.]

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Deleted:

[V2 7044] Requirement merged into [V2 8001].

7.5.2 Medical Equipment Usability

[V2 7045] Medical equipment shall be usable by non-physician crewmembers in the event that a
physician crewmember is not present or is the one who requires medical treatment.

[Rationale: Medical equipment is to be simple and easy to use and require minimal training so
that non-medical personnel can administer care to ill or injured crewmembers. Medical
equipment also is to have consistent interfaces to assist in crew usability.]

7.5.3 Medical Treatment Restraints

[V2 7046] The capability shall exist to position and restrain a patient, care provider, and
equipment during treatment.

[Rationale: Patient restraints are to be capable of preventing the motion of arms and legs, allow
stabilization of the head, neck, and spine, and provide attachment to the spacecraft or habitat.
Care provider restraints are to allow the care provider to remain close to the patient to
administer treatment but should be easily removable or allow movement to access nearby
equipment. Equipment restraints are to be able to safely restrain large items such as medical
kits, as well as individual items.]

Deleted:

[V2 7047] Requirement merged into [V2 7064].

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[V2 7048] Requirement merged into [V2 7064].

7.5.4 Deceased Crew

[V2 7049] Each human space flight program shall provide the capability to handle deceased
crewmembers.

[Rationale: Despite screening, health care measures, and safety precautions, it is possible for
crewmembers to die during a mission, particularly on extended duration missions. Problems that
can threaten the health and safety of remaining crewmembers include grief, mission delays, and
contamination. Facilities and plans for handling deceased crewmembers that are socially,
biologically, and physically acceptable are to be established during system development. The
plan needs to consider the following factors: minimizing risk to surviving crewmembers,
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containment unit) and legal jurisdiction which will involve working with other agencies (such as
the Federal Bureau of Investigation) and international partners (via treaties).]

7.6 Stowage Provision and Accessibility

7.6.1 Provision

Stowage provision includes stowage volume (e.g., containers, racks, shelves), and stowage
restraints. Defined stowage space is needed to accommodate items including but not limited to
crew personal items, crew hygiene and body waste supplies, medical supplies, cleaning supplies,
and food. Some stowed items are removed from stowage, used, and then returned to the provided
provisions/location. Other items are temporarily removed from stowage, relocated to another
use location, and much later stowed. Stowage design for crew access needs must be defined
through iterative crew task analysis and include frequency of use, stowed item criticality,
operational use/need timeline and priority, interference from/to adjacent or parallel tasks,
spacesuit or PPE configuration, anthropometry (e.g., reach, clearance). For operational
efficiency, design of stowage provisions should be integrated with inventory management,
labeling, and operational nomenclature.

7.6.1.1 Stowage Provisions

[V2 7050] The system shall provide for the stowage of hardware and supplies, to include
location, restraint, and protection for these items.

[Rationale: Some stowed items are removed from stowage, used, and then returned to the
provided provisions/location. Other items are temporarily removed from stowage, relocated to
another use location, and much later stowed.]

7.6.1.2 Personal Stowage

[V2 7051] The system shall provide a stowage location for personal items and clothing.

[Rationale: Stowage locations for personal items and clothing aids crew morale and well-being.
When integrated with inventory management, labeling, and operational nomenclature, the
stowing of and access to these personal items should be accomplished efficiently.]

7.6.1.3 Stowage Location

[V2 7052] All relocatable items, e.g., food, EVA suits, and spare parts, shall have a dedicated
stowage location.

[Rationale: To maintain a high level of efficiency in crew operations, it is important to locate


items within easy reach of their point of use or consumption. Although difficult to achieve
completely, all efforts are to be made to provide stowage for items manifested and flown. An
important consideration is the need to keep the translation pathways clear and protect the

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volume necessary for the crew to execute their tasks safely and efficiently. Stowage is not to
hinder the access to any emergency equipment.]

7.6.1.4 Stowage Interference

[V2 7053] The system shall provide defined stowage locations that do not interfere with crew
operations.

[Rationale: Having defined stowage locations supports efficient operations and helps prevent
the stowage system from interfering with operations such as translation and vehicle control.
Care is to be taken when designing the stowage system so that clear translation can occur in the
event of an emergency. To maintain a high level of efficiency in crew operations, it is important
to locate items within easy reach of their point of consumption.]

7.6.1.5 Stowage Restraints

[V2 7054] The system shall provide the capability to restrain hardware, supplies, and crew
personal items that are removed or deployed for use as defined by crew task analysis.

[Rationale: Stowed and deployed items are to be restrained so that they are secure for crew use
and prevent uncontrolled movement causing injury, damage, or inefficient task performance
under expected conditions for acceleration, vibration, or crew contact. Restraints must also be
designed to facilitate operations in expected gravity environment. For example, in microgravity,
restraints should be retainable in open or loosened position to facilitate stow/unstow of items
during stowage operations. Stowage restraints help protect the crew from injury and equipment
from damage or loss, and ensure that stowed or deployed items remain where required during
operations and crew tasks.]

7.6.2 Accessibility

Accessibility means having the ability to reach and retrieve objects with relative ease. The
following subsections define requirements for implementing this feature.

7.6.2.1 Priority of Stowage Accessibility

[V2 7055] Stowage items shall be accessible in accordance with their use, with the easiest
accessibility for mission-critical and most frequently used items.

[Rationale: Items should be stowed to promote efficient retrieval and operations.]

7.6.2.2 Stowage Operation without Tools

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[Rationale: To maximize the use of crew time, the stowage system is to permit crew access and
reconfiguration without the use of tools.]

7.6.2.3 Stowage Access while Suited

[V2 7057] The stowage system shall be accessible by a suited crewmember.

[Rationale: The stowage system must be designed to include features that allow a suited
crewmember to access, open, close, or manipulate stowed items. This means the integrated
system must accommodate suit constraints and volumetric requirements. This applies to normal
as well as contingency operations.]

7.6.3 Identification System

[V2 7058] The stowage identification system shall be compatible with the inventory
management system.

[Rationale: Space Shuttle and ISS experience has shown that stowage management and
identification—the knowledge of the quantity, location, and type of each supply—is crucial for
mission planning and maintaining crew productivity. Quantity and location are not the only
aspects of stowage identification. Stowage, labeling, inventory tracking, and operational
nomenclature are also to be considered when developing an integrated system.]

7.7 Inventory Management System

7.7.1 Inventory Tracking

[V2 7059] The system shall provide an inventory management system to track the locations and
quantities of items (including hazardous trash) throughout the mission.

[Rationale: Space Shuttle and ISS experience has shown that inventory/stowage management—
the knowledge of the quantity and location of each type of supply—is crucial for mission
planning and maintaining crew productivity. Quantity and location are not the only aspects of
inventory tracking. Stowage, labeling, and operational nomenclature are also to be considered
when developing an integrated system.]

7.7.2 Inventory Operations

[V2 7060] The system shall be designed to allow inventory management functions to be
completed within the allotted schedule.

[Rationale: The inventory management system is to be efficient, and the amount of time required
by the crew to perform the functions of the system minimized. A flexible system allows for
changes in stowage locations or quantities any time during missions. Lessons learned in past

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space flight have indicated that past inventory operations have exceeded the allocated time
required to accomplish the tasks. This can interfere with other expected tasks.]

7.7.3 Nomenclature Consistency

[V2 7061] The nomenclature used to refer to the items tracked by the inventory management
system shall be consistent with procedures and labels.

[Rationale: It is imperative that space flight operations personnel, including all ground
controllers and crewmembers, communicate using common nomenclature that unambiguously
and uniquely defines all hardware and software items. This nomenclature is also to be common
among all operational products, including commands, procedures, displays, planning products,
reference information, system handbooks, system briefs, mission rules, schematics, and payloads
operations products.]

7.7.4 Unique Item Identification

[V2 7062] Items that need to be uniquely identified shall have a unique name.

[Rationale: Unique names for inventory items assist in the location and clear identification of
the items. This promotes efficiency and reduces the likelihood of mis-selection of items for tasks.
This also assists to minimize training.]

7.7.5 Interchangeable Item Nomenclature

[V2 7063] Items within the inventory management system that are identical and interchangeable
shall have identical nomenclature.

[Rationale: Names for inventory items assist in the location and clear identification of the items.
This promotes efficiency and reduces the likelihood of mis-selection of items for tasks.]

7.8 Trash Management System

7.8.1 Provision

7.8.1.1 Trash Accommodation

[V2 7064] The system shall provide a trash management system to contain, mitigate odors,
prevent release, and dispose of all expected trash.

[Rationale: All wet and dry waste, including food, sharp items, biological, chemical, and
radioactive materials should be planned for and accommodated within the system for the
duration of the mission until planned disposal. Task analysis should identify waste generating
tasks, waste types and quantities, biological content, environmental conditions (including
gravity), odor, and other relevant task conditions. Odors may be mitigated by neutralizing,

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removing, or containing. Considering potential health effects to the crew, waste containment
systems should control microbial growth and not allow inadvertent escape of biological or
chemical contaminants and should protect crew from inadvertent injury from sharp items and
medical equipment. A good practice is to separate and isolate hazardous and non-hazardous
waste containment, such as body waste and food packaging waste. Hazardous waste containers
are to be clearly and visibly identified with text and/or symbolic labeling. If multiple types of
hazardous waste are accumulated in a single container, the outermost containment label
indicates the highest level of hazard (e.g., toxicity, biohazard) contained. Trash stowage volumes
and locations are to be defined to ensure stored waste does not interfere with crew operations.
The design should consider how crew will operate the system in their intended environment:
How will crew prevent waste particles from escaping in microgravity; How will the containment
system withstand changing pressure environment; What is the planned duration of containment
until trash can be removed from the vehicle.]

7.8.1.2 Trash Volume Allocation

[V2 7065] Trash stowage volumes shall be allocated for each mission.

[Rationale: The trash plan defines the types and quantities of trash expected during mission
operations. Trash buildup occurs, especially on missions where there is no expendable vehicle to
carry away the trash, or capability to jettison or recycle the waste. Dedicated trash stowage
volumes and locations are needed and are to be coupled with appropriate packaging and
containment. The volume and mass allocations for body waste are referenced in Table 16 of
requirement [V2 7102] Body Waste Quantities.]

7.8.1.3 Trash Stowage Interference

[V2 7066] The system shall provide defined trash stowage that does not interfere with crew
operations.

[Rationale: This requirement is intended to prevent the trash system from interfering with
normal operations such as translation and vehicle control. Design requirements are to ensure
that the trash system does not interfere with translation during emergency events. As well, in an
effort to maintain a high level of efficiency in crew operations, it is important to locate trash
receptacles within easy reach of their point of use.]

Deleted:

[V2 7067] Requirement merged into [V2 7064].

Deleted:

[V2 7068] Requirement merged into [V2 7064].

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7.8.2 Labeling of Hazardous Waste

[V2 7069] The hazard response level (HRL) of all liquids, particles, gases and gels shall be
labeled on the outermost containment barrier in location(s) visible to crew.

[Rationale: Hazard response labeling informs the crew of appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) and clean-up response in the event of an unintended release. Assessment of
liquids, gels, gasses, and particles used in the habitable volume are performed by NASA JSC
Toxicology, BioSafety, Materials, and Environmental Control teams to determine appropriate
HRL. System and hardware developers can submit information to NASA per JSC-27472,
Requirements for Submission of Data Needed for Toxicological Assessment of Chemicals and
Biologicals to be Flown on Manned Spacecraft. The requirements for HRL labeling are defined
in JSC-27260, Standard Flight Decal Catalog.]

7.9 Behavioral Health and Sleep

7.9.1 Sleep Accommodation

[V2 7070] The system shall provide volume, restraint, accommodations, environmental control
(e.g., vibration, lighting, noise, and temperature), and degree of privacy for sleep for each
crewmember, to support overall crew health and performance.

[Rationale: The sleep accommodation requirements depend primarily on the gravity


environment and the mission duration. However, in microgravity environments, restraints are
provided to secure blankets and maintain positioning, with a range from knees-to-chest to full-
body stature. Evidence from short- and long-duration missions and other relevant isolated,
confined, and extreme environments suggests that environmental factors such as noise,
temperature, vibration, and light inhibit sleep and impact well-being in space. Individual crew
preferences vary, so individual control of the sleep environment is necessary to ensure adequate
sleep and maintain physical and behavioral well-being during missions. Examples of sleep
accommodations provided to each crewmember include clothing, bedding, ear plugs, light
blockers, eye masks, etc. (See section 8.5, Restraints and Mobility Aids, in this NASA Technical
Standard.)]

7.9.2 Behavioral Health and Privacy

[V2 7071] For long duration missions (>30 days), individual privacy facilities shall be provided.

[Rationale: Isolation, confinement, mission task demands, social density, and other associated
aspects of space flight can lead to stress, which tends to increase with mission duration.
Therefore, privacy is a countermeasure needed to protect the behavioral health of the crew,
particularly in space flight vehicles with a relatively smaller volume. Terrestrial literature has
further shown that greater distance between workstations is associated with improved job
performance relative to smaller distances and that increased privacy is related to decreased
emotional exhaustion. Providing private accommodations for crew to accommodate sleep and

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social retreat will allow for improved sleep quality and completion of tasks with reduced
distractions and will allow for crew to temporarily withdraw for emotional restoration. Tasks
that require privacy, such as private medical or psychological conferences, will also need to be
facilitated by accommodations for visual and auditory privacy.]

7.9.3 Partial-g Sleeping

[V2 7073] The system shall provide for horizontal sleep surface areas for partial-g and 1-g
environments.

[Rationale: The sleeping area volume is to accommodate crew body sizes in all gravity
environments. Partial-g, i.e., lunar (1/6) and Mars (1/3) gravity, defines the orientation of the
volume. Orientation and body support (e.g., cushioning) should be considered in partial-g
environments.]

7.10 Clothing

7.10.1 Clothing Quantity

[V2 7074] Clean, durable clothing shall be provided in quantities sufficient to meet crew needs.

[Rationale: Requirements are to be based on acceptable definitions of “clean” and “durable.”


Requirements are then to include the number of days that an individual item of clothing can be
worn before laundering or disposal and, for laundered clothing, the lifetime of the clothing item.
Clothing should be designed so it can be donned and doffed in all situations without assistance
from other crewmembers.]

7.10.2 Clothing Exclusive Use

[V2 7075] Clothing shall be provided for each individual crewmember’s exclusive use.

[Rationale: Requirements for exclusive clothing use are to include considerations for individual
stowage areas, clothing identification (particularly if clothing is laundered), sizing, and
individual preference accommodation.]

7.10.3 Clothing Safety and Comfort

[V2 7076] Clothing shall be comfortable in fit and composition, for the environment, e.g.,
temperature and humidity, in which it will be worn.

[Rationale: Requirements for clothing types are to be based on anticipated crew activities, e.g.,
exercise, maintenance, lounging, work, etc., and gravity environments, e.g., very loose clothing
and shoes would be inappropriate in a microgravity environment. Layering of clothing may
accommodate temperature and personal preferences. (See Figure 2, Crew Health Environmental
Limits, [V2 6012] Crew Health Environmental Limits and [V2 7041] Environmental Control.)

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Clothing design is also dependent on the range of crew sizes as defined in the physical
characteristics database. (See section 4.1 Physical Data Sets in this NASA Technical Standard.)
Clothing material should be assessed as stated in NASA-STD-6016. Material selection should
include evaluation for material degradation that produces lint or fuzz.]

Deleted:

[V2 7077] Requirement merged into [V2 7074].

7.11 Housekeeping

7.11.1 Accessibility for Cleaning

[V2 7079] The system shall provide sufficient volume to access areas that need to be cleaned
and perform housekeeping duties.

[Rationale: Access to areas that need to be cleaned include physical access (e.g., panels and
covers can be easily removed) and the provision of sufficient volumes for cleaning activities and
associated hardware. The full-size range of personnel with appropriate cleaning tools and
equipment is to be able to access all areas for routine cleaning. Areas such as vents that need to
be cleaned regularly need to be easily accessible. Complex access procedures (e.g.,
disassembling panels, disconnecting alarms) add time and frustration to task performance. Fixed
equipment should not have to be unsecured and moved for routine cleaning. Inaccessible areas
are to be closed off to prevent the accumulation of trash, dirt and dust particulates.]

7.11.2 Particulate Control

[V2 7080] The system shall be designed for access, inspection, and removal of particulates that
can be present before launch or that can result from mission operations.

[Rationale: Manufacture, assembly, or other operations in a terrestrial or partial-g environment


may accumulate residue and debris. This residue may then contaminate the spacecraft during
flight or reduced-gravity environments. System development specifications are to ensure that
crews can access residue accumulations for removal.]

7.11.3 Microbial Surface Contamination

[V2 7081] The system shall provide surfaces that are microbiologically safe for human contact.

[Rationale: Microbiologically safe surfaces are essential to prevent infection and mitigate risk
to crew health and performance. Assessing the microbiological safety of internal surfaces relies
primarily on the enumeration and identification of viable, medically significant microorganisms
(bacteria and fungi) that are known to cause disease. Historically, microbial concentrations on
internal surfaces of crewed spacecraft have been controlled by the selection of materials that do
not promote microbial growth and can be cleaned/disinfected in-flight. Medical significance of

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microorganisms and allowable levels of microorganisms are set based on guidance from the JSC
Microbiology Laboratory. Program level requirements for surface contamination include
considerations for factors such as intended uses, vehicle architecture, and mission duration.
Considerations should be taken for scenarios where there is a period of dormancy or uncrewed
operations.]

7.11.4 Surface Material Cleaning

[V2 7082] The system shall contain surface materials that can be easily cleaned and sanitized
using planned cleaning methods.

[Rationale: Program requirements are to be established so that surface materials such as highly
textured materials are assessed for this feature.]

7.11.5 Cleaning Materials

[V2 7083] The system shall provide cleaning materials that are effective, safe for human use,
and compatible with system water reclamation, air revitalization, waste management systems,
and spacesuits.

[Rationale: Program requirements are to be established so that cleaning materials are assessed
for these features. Effective cleaning materials leave a cleaned surface ready for use without the
need for additional cleaning. For example, an effective window cleaning material leaves the
window with no accumulation, streaking, or any other artifact that could interfere with the use of
the window (photography or piloting tasks). On the other hand, cleaning material used on a
dining table could be considered effective even with the presence of streaks or accumulation, as
long as the surface is safe on which to prepare, serve, and consume food.]

7.11.6 Condensation Limitation

[V2 6058] The system shall prevent condensation persistence on surfaces within the vehicle.

[Rationale: The presence of free water can promote the growth of microbial organisms, which
poses a hazard to human health. The system is to provide controls and mitigation steps to
prevent the formation of condensate on internal surfaces for a length of time, thus preventing
microbial growth to unacceptable levels. Initial microbial concentration, the probable types of
organisms, the porosity of the surface materials, and exposure can affect the acceptable
persistence of the condensate based upon crew health risk mitigation. Examples of moisture
buildup from previous space flight missions that resulted in fungal growth include non-insulated
cold surfaces and designed operations, which moisten surfaces (such as wetting a cloth) without
appropriate drying. Condensation on a non-ventilated surface will be difficult to dry. Current
ISS requirements provide some flexibility in allowable condensate persistence for areas
determined to have minimal crew health risk.]

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7.12 Recreational Capabilities

[V2 7084] The system shall provide individual and team-oriented recreational capabilities for the
crew to maintain behavioral and psychological health.

[Rationale: Appropriate recreational facilities depend on the nature and duration of the
mission. Program development requirements are to provide time and resources for psychological
assessment of crew needs. The system design is to include recreational facilities, materials, and
operational accommodations identified in these assessments.]

8. ARCHITECTURE
Architecture is defined as the arrangement and configuration of the functional areas where the
crew lives and works. This includes any items necessary for translation, restraints and mobility
aids, hatches, windows, and lighting. For detailed requirements to accommodate the physical
characteristics of the crew, see section 4, Physical Characteristics and Capabilities, in this
NASA Technical Standard. Accommodations for the specific functions that occur within the
architecture of the habitat are addressed in section 7, Habitability Functions, in this NASA
Technical Standard. Environmental qualities of the architecture are in section 6, Natural and
Induced Environments.

See Appendix C for definitions of Pressurized Volume, Non-habitable Volume, Dedicated


Equipment Work Volume and Habitable Volume.

8.1 Volume

8.1.1 Volume Allocation

[V2 8001 The system shall provide the defined habitable volume and layout to physically
accommodate crew operations and living.

[Rationale: The architectural layout of space for living and working should be designed to
provide defined locations and volumes that allow for expected crew activities, including mission
operations, habitability functions, and translation. Required volume is a function of the number
of crew, number of mission and contingency days, and the crew activities. Design and layout of
functional volumes are guided by function and task analysis, as well as iterative process of
design and evaluation. Task attributes such as operational flow, frequency, dependencies,
compatibility, interference, equipment, crew postures and gravity environment should be
considered in the functional layout and interfaces. Tasks that are sensitive or incompatible with
other activities, such as food prep, body self-inspection and cleansing, and use of the lavatory,
should be separated or isolated to avoid contamination or detrimental impacts to performance,
health, or well-being. Private self-inspection following use of the lavatory will impose additional
volume needs in microgravity or very low fractional environments to ensure that waste has
separated from the body and clothing and not recirculated in adverse trajectories – something
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functional volume needs for accommodation of stowage, increased volume for exercise
equipment including exercise performance, medical treatment facilities and equipment; as well
as crew sleep, recreation and privacy for behavioral health. Volume, size, and layout of medical
treatment facilities and equipment will need to consider number of crewmembers, level of care,
mission duration, crew activities, and the likelihood that multiple crewmembers may require
simultaneous medical attention. For spacecraft volume design methodology and best practices,
refer to SA-16-156, Level II JSC CMO HMTA Position on NHV and Internal Layout
Considerations for Exploration Missions; NASA/TP-2014-218556; NASA/SP-2010-3407, section
8.2, Overall Architectural Design, and JSC 63557, Net Habitable Volume Verification Method.]

Deleted:

[V2 8002] Requirement merged into [V2 8001].

Deleted:

[V2 8003] Requirement merged into [V2 8001].

8.1.2 Functional Arrangement

[V2 8005] Habitability functions shall be located based on the use of common equipment,
interferences, and the sequence and compatibility of operations.

[Rationale: Design for any system, function, or activity is to be based on the logical sequence
and smooth flow of activities that are to occur. Generally, the most efficient layout is to place
functions adjacent to each other when they are used sequentially or in close coordination. There
are some limitations to this general rule, however. Adjacent positions are not to degrade any of
the activities within the stations, nor is the positioning to degrade any of the activities in
surrounding stations. General adjacency considerations, beyond simple activity flow, include
transition frequency, sequential dependency, support equipment commonality, physical
interference, traffic interference, privacy, confidentiality, noise output and sensitivity, lighting,
vibration, simultaneous use or adjacent use by multiple crewmembers, and contamination.]

8.1.3 Interference

[V2 8006] The system shall separate functional areas whose functions would detrimentally
interfere with each other.

[Rationale: Co-location of unrelated activities can degrade operations, resulting in increased


workload and operational delays. This consideration will be difficult to meet in a small volume,
but every effort is to be made to separate functions and capabilities that could operationally
conflict with each other or that produce environmental conditions that conflict with other tasks,
e.g., glare, noise, vibrations, heat, odor.]

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8.2 Configuration

Configuration refers to the visual aides that inform crewmembers about their spatial orientation
and location within the spacecraft. This section describes requirements for consistent visual cues
for orientation and location within and among modules.

8.2.1 Spatial and Interface Orientation

[V2 8007] The system shall have consistent spatial and interface orientations relative to a
defined vertical orientation.

[Rationale: The human working and living position is to be established with respect to a defined
local vertical, especially when there is no gravity cue that identifies the up or down orientation.
To promote efficient performance and avoid disorientation or errors, the system designer should
define the spatial and interface directional orientation using design features such as visual
orientation cues (e.g., labeling), orientation of work surfaces, positioning of displays and
controls, etc. Maintaining a consistent orientation of interfaces minimizes crewmember
rotational realignments needed to perform tasks that have directionally dependent components
such as reading labels and displays. Inconsistent and varied display and control orientations
may contribute to operational delays or errors. Given the complexity of some operations (e.g.,
piloting), a single orientation for all controls, displays, and labels may not be possible; but the
design is to minimize crewmember repositioning to efficiently perform a task. This requirement is
meant to ensure that all equipment at an interface is aligned with respect to the crewmember's
head so that an operating crewmember only needs to adjust body orientation slightly in pitch
and yaw at a workstation but does not need to adjust body orientation in roll. Orientations are to
be consistent within a given functional volume where crew may interface with multiple different
elements. Separate functional volumes (e.g., lab module, cargo module, observation cupola) may
each have their own local orientation, different from other volumes, but internally consistent to
support crew interfaces.]

Deleted:

[V2 8008] Requirement merged into [V2 8007].

Deleted:

[V2 8009] Requirement merged into [V2 8007].

8.2.2 Location Identifiers

[V2 8010] A standard location coding system shall be provided to uniquely identify each
predefined location within the system.

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[Rationale: Location coding provides a clear method of referring to different locations within
the vehicle habitat and serves as a communication and situational awareness tool when
traversing the vehicle or unstowing/stowing equipment.]

8.2.3 Location Aids

[V2 8011] The system shall provide aids to assist crewmembers in locating items or places
within the system and orienting themselves in relation to those items or places.

[Rationale: Crewmembers need visual cues to help them quickly adjust their orientation to a
local vertical position. When adjacent workstations have vertical orientations differing by
45 degrees or greater, visual demarcations need to be provided to prevent inadvertent use of the
adjacent workstation elements.]

Deleted:

[V2 8012] Requirement deleted.

8.3 Translation Paths

Translation paths are to be designed so traffic flow does not detrimentally interfere with other
unrelated activities such as sensitive spacecraft control, routine servicing, experimentation,
eating, sleeping, and relaxation. Pathways should be clear of hazards (e.g., protrusions,
entanglements (cables, hoses), free-floating equipment) to avoid crew injury or equipment
damage. Pathways that dead-end or may have unpassable hazard (i.e., open ignition source)
should be sized to allow crewmembers to turn around and retreat.

8.3.1 Intravehicular Translation Paths

[V2 8013] The system shall provide intravehicular activity (IVA) translation paths that allow for
safe and unencumbered movement of suited and unsuited crew and equipment.

[Rationale: Translation paths are the defined volumes reserved for safe and efficient movement
of crew and equipment for nominal, contingency, or emergency operations. Pathway size and
shape is based on task analysis to take into account needs and constraints such as the location,
type, and level of activity that will occur in functional areas or workstations (e.g., movement
within recreation area, cargo translation between vehicle and module, temporary rack rotation);
the crew movement postures (e.g., upright or prone position, pushing or pulling equipment); the
type of equipment being translated; the number of crew (simultaneous or sequential flow); the
configuration of crew (unsuited, suited unpressurized, suited pressurized, PPE). Translation
paths are to be designed so traffic flow does not detrimentally interfere with other unrelated
activities such as sensitive spacecraft control, routine servicing, experimentation, eating,
sleeping, and relaxation. Lessons learned from the ISS indicate that translation paths around the
ISS eating area have disrupted crew rest and relaxation required during meals. Pathways should
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avoid crew injury or equipment damage. Pathways that dead-end or may have unpassable
hazard (i.e., open ignition source) should be sized to allow crewmembers to turn around and
retreat. Slip, trip, and fall hazards must be taken into account for any translation paths that may
be used in full or partial gravity. This requirement also applies to pressurized tunnels, which
allow for translation between docked pressurized elements, and should be designed to allow for
static or dynamic forces and variations of alignment (such as uneven terrain) without imparting
forces onto the elements.]

8.3.2 Emergency Escape Paths

[V2 8014] The system shall provide unimpeded and visible emergency escape routes
commensurate with the hazard analyses and response concept.

[Rationale: The system developer should plan emergency escape routes early in the design
process. This begins with analysis to identify system hazards, time-to-effect of hazards or
emergencies, and crew tasks which define the system design needs and constraints. The routes
should be free of obstructions (snags, protrusions, stowed items, etc.), clearly marked to guide
the way to safety (e.g., with color-coded strip lighting, photoluminescent decals, etc.),
illuminated for emergency tasks, and require a minimal number of operations for passage (such
as awkward turns or hatch operations). Pathway markings should be visible during power loss.
If multiple escape paths lead to different areas depending on the emergency, the correct pathway
should be made clear to crew. An open hatchway is insufficient identification of an egress route.
When considering time required, account for the entire route the crew would need to take to get
to safety as well as time to access and carry necessary equipment. When sizing the route,
designers need to consider the dimensions of the users, including suits and special
protective/survival equipment, and the number of concurrent users, including possible rescue
personnel.]

Deleted:

[V2 8015] Requirement merged into [V2 8013].

Deleted:

[V2 8016] Requirement merged into [V2 8013].

Deleted:

[V2 8017] Requirement merged into [V2 8013].

Deleted:

[V2 8018] Requirement merged into [V2 8013].

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Deleted:

[V2 8019] Requirement merged into [V2 8014].

8.3.3 Assisted Ingress and Egress Translation Path

[V2 8020] The system shall provide translation paths that accommodate the ingress and egress of
a crewmember assisted by another crewmember.

[Rationale: An injured, deconditioned, or incapacitated crewmember may be unable to ingress


or egress a vehicle on their own and may need assistance from another person or the aid of a
device. An ingress or egress translation path is to accommodate the crewmember being assisted,
the assisting personnel, and any necessary equipment, e.g., medical equipment. The conditions
(e.g., ingress/egress orientation with respect to gravity environment, all planned pressurized or
unpressurized suits, number of personnel) and constraints (e.g., egress time) for assisted ingress
and egress are to be determined by concept of operation and task analysis.]

Deleted:

[V2 8021] Requirement merged into [V2 8020].

Deleted:

[V2 11002] Requirement merged into [V2 8013].

8.3.4 EVA Translation Path Hazard Avoidance

[V2 11005] EVA translation paths shall be free from hazards.

[Rationale: Safety is paramount for all EVA tasks. When translation paths and mobility aids are
properly provided, they can reduce the hazards associated with colliding with hardware,
intruding into keep-out zones, contacting sharp edges and burrs, or contacting contaminated
surfaces. Without predefined translation paths and carefully located mobility aids, items or
equipment not intended as mobility aids can be damaged from induced loads, such as grabbing,
pushing, and pulling.]

8.4 Hatches and Doorways

See Appendix C for definitions of Hatch, Hatch Cover, Hatchway, Door and Doorway.

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8.4.1 Operability

8.4.1.1 Hatches and Door Operation without Tools

[V2 8022] Hatches and doors shall be operable on either side by a single crewmember without
the use of tools in expected gravity conditions, orientations, suit configurations, and operational
configurations.

[Rationale: Hatch operation includes equalizing pressure, unlatching/opening, and


latching/closing the hatch to enable translation through or isolation of pressurized volumes.
Hatches should be designed for single crew operation since they may be in a small volume or in
an escape route and need to be quickly opened by the first crew there. Tool use for manual
pressure equalization and opening/closing hatches is prohibited to avoid hatch operation delays
or failures. Lost or damaged tools may prevent hatches from being opened/closed resulting in
loss of crew (LOC) or loss of mission (LOM). Gravity conditions, hatch orientations, and suit
configurations should be considered in hatch design and operations as they impact crew task
posture, strength motion, deconditioning, and safety. When there are program/project needs for
hatch and door tool provisions, an exception or waiver to this document may be necessary.

8.4.1.2 Unlatching Hatches

[V2 8023] Hatches shall require two distinct and sequential operations to unlatch.

[Rationale: Inadvertent hatch opening, and subsequent cabin depressurization would be


catastrophic. Requiring two separate, distinct operations helps to ensure that the hatch will not
be unlatched through accidental contact.]

8.4.1.3 Hatch and Door Operating Times

[V2 8024] For nominal operations, hatches and doors shall be operable by a single crewmember
in no more than 60 seconds, from both sides of the hatch.

[Rationale: Hatch operation includes unlatching/opening or latching/closing the hatch.


Excessively long operating times can delay crews on both sides of a hatch, which would prevent
ingress or egress. The hatch operating requirement of 60 seconds is based on engineering
judgment related to easily operable hatch design without complicating hatch design and includes
time for a deconditioned crewmember to operate hatch. This does not preclude a
program/project from implementing more strict design requirements. For guidance regarding
emergency escape time, see requirement [V2 8014] Emergency Escape Paths in this NASA
Technical Standard.]

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8.4.1.4 Hatch and Door Operating Force

[V2 8025] The forces required to operate each crew interface for the hatches and doors shall be
within the crewmember strength defined by requirement [V2 4104] Crew Operational Loads for
the worst-case pressure differential and anticipated encumbering equipment and clothing.

[Rationale: All crewmembers are to be able to operate hatches and doors. Designing operating
forces to the strength of the weakest crewmember ensures the crew can perform activities related
to safety and to LOM. Determination of anticipated worst-case parameters can be made through
a detailed task analysis. For example, in 1997, a Progress collided with Mir and caused a cabin
depressurization; the crew were unable to close the hatch due to the force of the rushing air.]

Deleted:

[V2 8026] Requirement merged into [V2 8022].

8.4.2 Hatchway and Doorway Design

8.4.2.1 Hatchway Size and Shape

[V2 8027] Hatchways and doorways shall be sized and shaped to accommodate all planned
translations, including unrestricted passage of a suited crewmember and crewmembers carrying
cargo or equipment.

[Rationale: A pressurized-suited crewmember represents a situation where the crewmember’s


size is enlarged in many dimensions by virtue of the suit. Should a situation arise where the
crewmember needs to move through hatchways and doorways while suited, especially in an
emergency situation, the hatchways and doorways are to be large enough for the crewmember to
pass safely and efficiently. Planned tasks include all nominal and planned contingency tasks.
Also, reconfiguration of a spacecraft may require crewmembers to transport potentially large
pieces of equipment across hatchways and doorways. Hatchway size should also consider the
capability for a rescuing crewmember to be able to transport an incapacitated crewmember
without being hampered by inadequate hatchway or doorway sizes. Hatchways and doorways
may be designed to accommodate translation of robotic agents, but they should still
accommodate crewmembers and their equipment.]

8.4.2.2 Pressure Equalization across the Hatch

[V2 8028] Each side of each hatch shall have manual pressure equalization capability with its
opposite side, achievable from that side of the pressure hatch by a suited or unsuited
crewmember.

[Rationale: Air pressure is to be equalized on either side of a hatch to safely open the hatch. In
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pressure equalization enables hatch opening regardless of vehicle status. This capability does
not need to be physically located on the hatch if task analysis supports a different location.]

8.4.2.3 Visibility across the Hatch

[V2 8029] The system shall provide a window for direct, non-electronic visual observation of
the environment on the opposite side of the hatch.

[Rationale: Direct visual observation of the environment on the opposite side of the hatch
allows the crew to determine the conditions or obstructions for safety purposes, such as the
presence of fire or debris. Windows do not have the failure modes associated with cameras and
display systems that may not be operable during emergencies when most needed. While cameras
or other sensors may be used to supplement the situational awareness afforded by a window,
those systems alone do not meet the intent of this requirement. The minimum window field of
view and what environmental conditions must be detected for crew and vehicle safety will be
determined via task analysis, and verification should be done through the observation of the
volume on the opposite side of the hatch in both viewing directions (internal to external and vice-
versa for crew and vehicle safety) via a flight-like hatch window in flight-like configuration to
determine if the objects or conditions identified via task analysis can be detected. Hazards may
be assessed to determine if sensors, cameras and procedural processes can be considered in lieu
of windows for certain vehicles/modules not meant for habitation.]

8.4.3 Hatch and Door Design

8.4.3.1 Hatch, Hatch Cover, and Door Interference

[V2 8030] When opened, hatches, hatch covers, and doors shall allow for unrestricted flow of
traffic.

[Rationale: Open hatches, with or without hatch covers, and doors are not to protrude into
translation space and inhibit the safe and effective movement of both the crewmembers and any
equipment they need to move from one location to another. In addition, open hatches, with or
without hatch covers, and doors are to allow for a clear emergency translation pathway.]

8.4.3.2 Hatch Closure and Latching Status Indication

[V2 8031] Pressure hatches shall indicate closure and latching status on both sides of the hatch.

[Rationale: Indication of hatch closure and latch status on both sides of the hatch allows both
ground personnel (launch pad) and crewmembers to verify that each hatch is closed and latched.
For cases in which multiple latches must close in order to secure a hatch, this requirement
applies to the system-level latched status of the hatch. By providing both closure and latch
position status, proper security of the hatch can be verified. Hatch closure implies that the hatch
is in proper position to be latched.]

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8.4.3.3 Hatch Pressure Indication

[V2 8032] Pressure hatches shall indicate, viewable from both sides of the hatch, pressure
differential across the hatch.

[Rationale: Indication of pressure difference on both sides of the hatch allows both ground
personnel and crewmembers to see the changes in pressure across the hatch and to know when
the pressure difference is low enough to safely open the hatch. Use of numerical values, color, or
other cues can be used to indicate when it is safe to operate a hatch. Direct, non-electronic
pressure difference measurement and display on both sides of the hatch will allow both ground
personnel and flight crew to see a direct measurement and view the changes in pressure across
the hatch to know when the pressure difference is low enough to safely open the hatch, without
reliance on mental calculations or being subject to failure modes of an electronic display. This
function is especially needed during an emergency. Direct measurement display does not need to
be directly on the hatches but must be viewable by the crew at the hatch worksite while operating
the hatch.]

8.4.4 No Drag-Throughs

[V2 8101] Hatchways shall be clear of drag-throughs.

[Rationale: During emergencies, hatchway may need to be closed quickly; therefore, no item
should inhibit their function. Hatchways should remain clear of items, including, but not limited
to, cargo, cables, and wires. For example, during a cabin depressurization, the crew will need to
immediately close a hatch, which cannot be inhibited, like what occurred on Mir when there was
resupply vehicle collision with the U.S. habitat module, and the crew could not quickly close the
hatch because of the obstructions in the hatchway.]

8.5 Restraints and Mobility Aids

In reduced gravity and dynamic acceleration environments, restraints are needed by crew to
position and stabilize themselves and protect from injury. Restraints are also needed to react to
operational forces, such as during hatch opening/closing operations. The design and placement
of crew restraints begins with crew task and worksite analysis to determine physical task factors
such as crew body positions (e.g., workstation, sleep, personal hygiene, medical treatment), suit
configuration (e.g., suited or unsuited, pressurization, gloves, boots), movement action (e.g.,
single- or two-handed operation), movement direction, range of motions, force, duration, etc.

8.5.1 Restraints for Crew Tasks

[V2 8033] The system shall provide restraints for expected crew operations.

[Rationale: In reduced gravity and dynamic acceleration environments, restraints are needed
by crewmembers to position and stabilize themselves and protect from injury across a wide
range of operations as identified by task analysis. Restraints are also needed to react to

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operational forces, such as during hatch opening/closing operations. The design and placement
of crew restraints begins with crew task and worksite analysis to determine physical task factors
such as gravity conditions (e.g., micro, partial, or 1-g), crew body positions (e.g., workstation,
sleep, personal hygiene, medical treatment), operational configuration (e.g., suited or unsuited,
pressurization, gloves, boots, PPE), movement action (e.g., single- or two-handed operation),
movement range and direction, force, duration, etc. Worksite analysis is an extension of the task
analysis to further describe the expected physical interactions between the crew and their system
interfaces. Restraints may be intentionally designed and dedicated to specific task(s) or may be
planned for multi-purpose use such as designing cargo straps to also be used as foot restraints
during cargo operations. Restraints should not impede task performance. Adjustable restraints
may be appropriate to accommodate variations in crew anthropometry or range of motion. If
task sensitivity or duration requires crew to be stabilized for an extended period of time, design
consideration should be given to avoid pain or fatigue which can be detrimental to task
performance. Body posture and joint angles should also be considered in the design and
placement of restraints. Suited posture, joint angles, and range of motion are unique and should
be factored into the design of suit restraints for EVAs, airlock, etc. Standardizing the form factor
of restraints will help crew to easily identify and use intentional restraints. In the absence of
intentional restraints, ISS experiences have shown that crew will use convenient physical
features to stabilize themselves. Hardware failures have occurred due to unplanned use of
features that were not designed to withstand loads or repeated use.]

Deleted:

[V2 8034] Requirement merged into [V2 8033].

Deleted:

[V2 8035] Requirement merged into [V2 8033].

Deleted:

[V2 8036] Requirement merged into [V2 8033].

Deleted:

[V2 8037] Requirement merged into [V2 8033].

8.5.2 Restraint and Mobility Aid Standardization

[V2 8038] Restraints and mobility aids shall be standardized, clearly distinguishable, and located
to aid crewmembers in starting or stopping movement, changing direction or speed, or
translating equipment.

[Rationale: Restraints and mobility aids such as handholds and foot restraints allow
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the likelihood of inadvertent collision into hardware that may cause damage to the vehicle or
injury to the crew. Without predefined restraints and mobility aids, personnel may use available
equipment that may be damaged from induced loads. By standardization of the restraints and
mobility aids, reduction in crew training can occur, and the aids can be easily identified when
translating inside or outside the spacecraft. Commonality among visual cues is important so that
crews can easily distinguish intended restraints and/or mobility aids from equipment or
structures that may be damaged by the application of crew-induced loads. During emergencies,
crews need to be able to quickly discern restraints and/or mobility aids from the surrounding
structures. Visual cues such as color coding may aid in this function.]

Deleted:

[V2 8039] Requirement deleted.

8.5.3 Mobility Aid for Assisted Ingress and Egress

[V2 8040] Mobility aids shall be provided for the assisted ingress and egress of suited or
unsuited crewmembers.

[Rationale: Crewmembers needing assistance (including suited crew, in either pressurized or


unpressurized suits, or unsuited crew) may be unable to ingress or egress spacecraft and may
also be in a constrained position that requires assistance from another person. Moving the crew
may include ingress from EVA or ingress/egress to/from another spacecraft from EVA or any
vehicle or module to which a spacecraft is docked. Mobility aids should be employed to protect
crewmembers from a fall when descent from height is necessary to reach surface for EVAs.
Assisting crew may need mobility aids not only for translating but also for stabilization during
the translation of the incapacitated crewmember. Note that the term "mobility aids" is not
intended to indicate a specific design solution; rather, the intent is to ensure that physical design
of vehicles accommodate operations such as those described here. Mobility aids may refer to
specially designed hardware (e.g., handholds) or the use of existing features of the system for
mobility (e.g., a handle on a hatch), in which case additional testing and verification may be
required.]

8.5.4 Unassisted Ingress, Egress, and Escape Mobility Aids

[V2 8041] Mobility aids shall be provided for ingress, egress, and escape of crewmembers
without assistance from other crew or ground personnel.

[Rationale: In off-nominal situations, the crew may need to ingress, egress, or escape unassisted
while suited or unsuited. Because a suited crewmember has limited maneuverability, mobility
aids allow a more safe and efficient ingress and egress of the vehicle and escape from the pad.
Mobility aids should be employed to protect crewmembers from a fall when descent from height
is necessary to reach surface for EVAs. Note that the term "mobility aids" is not intended to
indicate a specific design solution; rather, the intent is to ensure that physical design of vehicles
accommodate operations such as those described here. Mobility aids may refer to specially

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designed hardware (e.g., handholds) or the use of existing features of the system for mobility
(e.g., a handle on a hatch), in which case additional testing and verification may be required.]

8.5.5 Mobility Aid Provision

[V2 8042] Mobility aids shall be provided to support all expected suited and unsuited tasks.

[Rationale: Mobility aids must support all IVA tasks, which may be suited or unsuited. Mobility
aids for EVA operations must be provided along the expected translation paths of suited
crewmembers at an interval that accommodates the suited crewmember’s reach. Mobility aids
such as handholds and foot restraints allow crewmembers to efficiently move from one location
to another in microgravity, as well as reduce the likelihood of inadvertent collision into
hardware that may cause damage to the vehicle or injury to the crew. Early experience in the
Skylab program showed the problems of movement in microgravity. Stopping, starting, and
changing direction all require forces that are best generated by the hands or feet. Appropriately
located mobility aids make this possible. Mobility aids are to be designed to accommodate a
pressurized-suited crewmember by providing clearance, non-slip surfaces, and noncircular cross
sections. Without predefined mobility aids, personnel may use available equipment that may be
damaged from induced loads. Because of the limited maneuverability of a suited crewmember,
mobility aids are required to allow crewmembers to safely and efficiently ingress and egress the
vehicle, as well as to protect crewmembers from a fall when descent from height is necessary to
reach surface for EVAs.]

Deleted:

[V2 11003] Requirement merged into [V2 8042].

Deleted:

[V2 11012] Requirement merged into [V2 8033].

8.5.6 Human Transport Vehicle Restraint Provision

[V2 8102] The human transport vehicle, when operating in fractional (lunar or planetary)
gravity, shall provide a restraint for each person inside the vehicle.

[Rationale: On surfaces with reduced gravity, the need for a physical restraint (e.g., lap belts or
over-the-shoulder) within the human transport vehicle is necessary to prevent injury to the crew.
Injury could occur from the continued motion of the crew when the vehicle is accelerating in any
direction. Restraints help crewmembers remain in position and within the confines of the vehicle,
while also preventing crewmembers from colliding with the vehicle’s features or walls. It is not
sufficient to rely on crewmembers to brace themselves in the vehicle. Each rider should have
individual restraints to reduce the chances of injury.]

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8.6 Window

Windows are an integral part of many aspects of space flight operations with respect to their
location, optical properties, fields of view, and protection. The minimum critical design
parameters for windows to support these operations and tasks are size, color balance, haze,
transmittance, wavefront quality, reflectance, material inclusions, surface defects, ambient
illumination, visual obstructions, e.g., mounting for optical hardware and cameras, internal and
external contamination, the position of windows on the spacecraft, and the distance, position,
and orientation of the user relative to a window.

8.6.1 Window Provisioning

[V2 8043] The system shall provide windows with unobstructed fields of view for expected crew
operations.

[Rationale: Windows provide direct, non-electronic, through-the-hull viewing and are essential
to mission safety and success, as well as to maintaining crew psychological and physical health
and safety. They support crew photography (a primary on-and-off duty activity of onboard
crews), provide situational awareness of the external environment, facilitate piloting and robotic
operations, and permit safe viewing through hatches. Windows also permit stellar navigation,
vehicle anomaly detection and inspection, and environmental and scientific observations.
Windows do not have the failure modes associated with cameras and display systems that may
not be operable during emergencies when most needed. The following hardware is not
considered an obstruction to the window field of view: (1) hardware designed and intended to
protect and cover windows; (2) hardware used in conjunction with piloting (i.e., Head’s Up
Display (HUD), Crew Optical Alignment System (COAS), or other similar equipment); (3) the
outer mold line and hull structure of the vehicle, other windows, and window mullions; and (4)
instrumentation applied within 13 mm (0.5 in) of the perimeter of the viewing area.]

8.6.2 Window Optical Properties

[V2 8045] System windows shall have optical properties commensurate with crew task needs.

[Rationale: System windows are required to have the optical properties necessary to prevent
degradation of visual acuity and optical performance. JSC-66320, Optical Property
Requirements for Glasses, Ceramics, and Plastics in Spacecraft Window Systems, specifies
optical properties for different types of system windows according to their associated tasks (the
uses to which they will be put). These optical properties provide system windows with the
minimal optical performance necessary to support those tasks and permit the retrieval of
imagery through windows so that the retrieved images are not blurred, degraded, or distorted.
This requirement applies to all types of windows provided by the system.]

Deleted:

[V2 8046] Requirement merged into [V2 8043].

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8.6.3 Window Light Blocking

[V2 8049] Each system window shall provide a means to prevent external light from entering the
crew compartment, such that the interior light level can be reduced to 2.0 lux at 0.5 m (20 in)
from each window.

[Rationale: External illumination can interfere with internal spacecraft operations such as crew
sleep and onboard still and motion imaging, particularly if the illumination causes glare. Shades
and shutters block external illumination from entering the habitable volume through windows.
This requirement applies to all types of windows provided by the system.]

8.6.4 Window Accessory Replacement/Operation without Tools

[V2 8050] System window accessories designed for routine use shall be operable by one
crewmember and be removable or replaceable without the use of tools.

[Rationale: System window accessories such as window covers, shades, and filters should be
designed to be easily installed and removed using their attachment features without additional
tools. The ability to remove, open, replace, or close window accessories efficiently ensures
proper use of the hardware and appropriate protection for the windows and the crew. This
requirement applies to all types of windows provided by the system.]

8.7 Lighting

Lighting affects a crew’s visual ability, health, and safety. This section defines requirements for
adequate lighting, prevention of distractive lighting, compatibility of lighting with sleep cycles,
and informative lighting.

8.7.1 Illumination Levels

[V2 8051] The system shall provide illumination levels to support the range of expected crew
tasks.

[Rationale: A wide range of crew tasks is expected to be performed within the vehicle during all
phases of flight. The required lighting levels vary, depending on the task being performed. For
instance, cabin reconfiguration after orbit insertion may require simultaneous reading of labels
and checklists, crew translation, mechanical assembly, and manual control at a variety of
vehicle locations, each of which requires sufficient lighting without blockage from crew and
equipment in transit. Similarly, rendezvous and proximity operations may require general cabin
darkening for out-the-window viewing but sufficient lighting for crew translation and manual
control. A single type of lighting at a single illumination level is insufficient to support all tasks;
therefore, both general and task illumination are necessary.]

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8.7.2 Exterior Lighting

[V2 8052] The system shall provide exterior lighting to aid the crew in assembly, maintenance,
navigation, rendezvous and docking, ingress and egress, EVA operations, and external task
operations.

[Rationale: External operations are performed on a routine basis, especially when vehicles are
located on planetary surfaces. The types of operations vary greatly, from supporting the crew in
conducting assembly and maintenance and in the locating of the vehicles and habitats to general
wayfinding and navigation, to surface geology and other science. Lighting types and illumination
levels appropriate to the expected tasks are necessary to accomplish mission objectives.
Planetary surface illumination and reflection are to be addressed; these vary, depending on the
planetary body selected for the mission, as well as the location on that planetary body.]

8.7.3 Emergency Lighting

[V2 8053] The system shall provide emergency lighting for crew egress and/or operational
recovery in the event of a general power failure.

[Rationale: Emergency lighting is a part of the overall lighting system for all vehicles. It allows
for crew egress and/or operational recovery in the event of a general power failure. The
emergency lighting system is to be automatically activated to allow operators and other
occupants of a vehicle to move to a safe location and allow efficient transit between any
inhabited location and designated safe haven(s). Efficient transit includes appropriate
orientation with respect to doorways and hatches, as well as obstacle avoidance along the egress
path.]

8.7.4 Lighting Chromaticity

[V2 8059] Interior and exterior lighting intended for operational environments requiring
human/camera color vision shall have a chromaticity that falls within the chromaticity gamut for
white light for the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) range of 2700 K to 6500 K as defined
by ANSI C78-377, Electric Lamps—Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting
Products.

[Rationale: The ability to make variable customized lighting spectra adds risk that an
implementer will come up with a light that meets some color constraints but fails to create an
environment that appears white or will create one in which cameras have trouble operating.
ANSI C78-377 (see NEMA C78.377) forces the definition of white to be a color gamut along the
blackbody locus of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) 1931 chromaticity chart.
For variable CCT systems, it is important that humans and cameras within that environment see
color correctly and interpret the light as white light anywhere along the color range of white
light as defined by ANSI C78-377. Exceptions to this requirement include conditions that do not
require color vision such as window operations and sleep environment, as determined by a task
analysis.]

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8.7.5 Lighting Color Accuracy

[V2 8060] Interior and exterior lighting intended for human operational environments requiring
photopic vision accuracy shall have a score of 90 ±10 on a color fidelity metric that is
appropriate for the utilized lighting technology, as designated by the Color Fidelity Metric (Rf)
defined by IES TM-30, Method for Evaluating Light Sources Color Rendition methodology.

[Rationale: Accurate representation of the colored environment impacts several areas of


concern for human performance and behavior, including critical color matching tasks (e.g.,
matching litmus strips to cue cards) and the representation of skin tone and biological material
(e.g., for health diagnostics). Rapid advancements in modern lighting technology such as solid-
state lighting require careful consideration of the proper color fidelity metric selection for the
evaluation of color rendition properties of a light source. Color Rendering Index (CIE CRI Ra)
is the first established color fidelity metric; it is widely used but it is an improper metric for
sources below CCT of 5000 K as well as sources with peaked spectra such as solid-state
technology. Color Quality Scale (CQS) improves upon the methodology of CRI to more
accurately describe color hue and saturation shifts. For a complete suite of color rendition
metrics, the IES TM-30 method is recommended. TM-30 provides a color fidelity metric (Rf) that
is analogous to CRI Ra but more accurate, a color gamut index (Rg) to describe color
saturation, and a color vector graphic for visualization of hue and saturation changes with
respect to a reference source. IES TM-30 has an extensive toolset for evaluation of the ability of
a lamp to properly render colored materials within an environment. This toolset is advanced
from the Color Quality Scale and provides a means to evaluate the performance of a lighting
system with any material, given its spectral reflectance, allowing for tailoring for program-
specific critical colored surfaces. It is highly recommended that this tool be included in any
lighting performance specification. Situations to which this requirement applies should be
determined by a task analysis.]

8.7.6 Physiological Effects of Light (Circadian Entrainment)

[V2 8055] The system shall provide the levels of light to support the physiological effects of
light in accordance with Table 17, Physiological Lighting Specifications.

[Rationale: Light is both a stimulant and the most effective signal for entraining and resetting
the circadian clock. The magnitude of these effects depends primarily on the intensity, spectrum,
timing and duration of light. Lighting Systems should provide proper light to promote alertness
during wake and work hours, promote sleepiness during the ‘pre-sleep’ time, and promote or
avoid circadian resetting when required. Failure to provide adequate lighting during wake will
lead to suboptimal alertness and performance. Failure to provide appropriate lighting during
pre-sleep will lead to prolonged sleep latency, reduced sleep duration and reduced sleep quality,
and suppression of the pineal ‘darkness’ hormone melatonin. Failure to provide an adequate 24-
hour light-dark cycle (or a 24-hour and 40 minute cycle for Mars missions) will lead to
misalignment between the circadian clock and the rhythms the clock controls including, but not
limited to, sleep, performance, mood, metabolism, endocrine function, immune function,

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reproductive function and glucose and lipid regulation. It is important to note that in the absence
of an appropriate light signal, the circadian rhythm will IMMEDIATELY begin to mis-align,
which is why it is necessary to require lighting sufficient for entrainment on short-duration
missions. Failure to provide appropriate circadian resetting in response to a shift schedule will
also lead to circadian misalignment.]

Table 17 —Physiological Lighting Specifications


Lighting Levels at Melanopic EDI Melanopic Peak Wavelength NOTE
Cornea Lux DER
General Ambient Lighting ≥ 250 ≥ 0.7 480 ± 30nm (blue- 1, 2
enriched)
Crew Pre-Sleep 8 +/- 2 ≤ 0.3 ≥ 550nm (blue-depleted) 1, 3
NOTES:
1. Melanopic EDI is measured at the cornea in the vertical plane. Both EDI and DER thresholds for each lighting condition
must be met.
2. During all waking hours, the white light must be ‘blue-enriched’ to maintain alertness and entrainment of the circadian
pacemaker to a 24-hour day and facilitate schedule shifting when required.
3. During scheduled pre-sleep, the white light must be ‘blue-depleted’ to reduce alertness and prepare the brain for sleep.
4. Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance (EDI, in melanopic lux) and melanopic Daylight Equivalent Ratio (DER, no
units) shall be calculated according to the most recent version of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
International Standard: CIE S 026:2018. System for Metrology of Optical Radiation for ipRGCInfluenced Responses to
Light. CIE, Vienna (DOI: 10.25039/S026.2018)
5. CIE Position Statement on Non-Visual Effects of Light. 2019 https://cie.co.at/files/CIE%20Position%20Statement%20-
%20Proper%20Light%20at%20the%20Proper%20Time%20(2019)_0.pdf
6. Brown, T.; Brainard, G.; Cajochen, C.; Czeisler, C.; Hanifin, J.; Lockley, S.; Lucas, R.; Munch, M.; O'Hagan, J.; Peirson,
S.; Price, L.; Roenneberg, T.; Schlangen, L.; Skene, D.; Spitschan, M.; Vetter, C.; Zee, P.; Wright Jr., K.
Recommendations for Healthy Daytime, Evening, and Night-Time Indoor Light Exposure. Preprints 2020, 2020120037
(doi: 10.20944/preprints202012.0037.v1).

8.7.7 Lighting Controls

[V2 8056] Lighting systems shall have on-off controls.

[Rationale: Controls for turning lighting on and off within each module allow crewmembers to
see the effect of changes to lighting controls without changing their location. Easy access to the
controls is necessary. Light sources are to be capable of being turned completely off and
returned to on. This control allows for the execution of operations that require observation
through windows or photography and for crew functions such as sleep.]

8.7.8 Lighting Adjustability

[V2 8057] Interior lights shall be adjustable (dimmable) from their maximum output level to
their minimum luminance.

[Rationale: Interior lighting is to be adjustable to permit the crew to use out-the-window views
when there is little external light, for example, during rendezvous, and to allow the selection of
lower light levels when crewmembers are resting.]

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8.7.9 Glare Prevention

[V2 8058] Both direct and indirect glare that causes discomfort to humans or impairs their vision
shall be prevented.

[Rationale: Eye discomfort can occur and visual performance can be negatively affected by
glare. If a light source within the observer’s field of view provides much more luminance than its
surroundings (higher range of contrast) and occupies a significant portion of the field of view, it
may act as a direct glare source. If the reflection of a light source from a surface within the field
of view provides an area whose luminance greatly exceeds that of its surroundings, it may act as
a reflected (indirect) glare source. The types of tasks expected to be performed are to be
considered, as well as the location where the tasks occur, whether they are internal or external
to the vehicle, and whether they are on or off a planetary surface. Glare should first be
eliminated though proper consideration and arrangement of the spacecraft internal system
architectural environment, including the lighting system, window design, architectural surface
treatments, and backlit displays. In situations where this perfect arrangement is not possible,
mitigating measures such as lighting source baffles, window shades, and computer monitor glare
shields can be used.]

9. HARDWARE AND EQUIPMENT


This section provides requirements applicable to the design of hardware and equipment.
Requirements in this section apply to all hardware and equipment with which the crew
interfaces—from large and complex systems such as ISS racks, to small items such as tools,
drawers, closures, restraints, mobility aids, fasteners, connectors, clothing, and crew personal
equipment. Hazard minimization is accomplished through hardware design, and design of
interior components which crew may encounter, through nominal mission activities, including
maintenance operations, and anticipated off-nominal events.

Equipment refers to items such as tools used to accomplish a task or activity. Equipment is a type
of hardware, and therefore this term is sometimes used interchangeably with hardware.

Hardware refers to individual components of equipment, including but not limited to fasteners,
panels, plumbing, switches, switch guards, and wiring. This term is sometimes used
interchangeably with equipment.

9.1 Standardization

9.1.1 Crew Interface Commonality

[V2 9001] Hardware and equipment performing similar functions shall have commonality of
crew interfaces.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure commonality and consistency within a
given human space flight program. This facilitates learning and minimizes crew error.]

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9.1.2 Differentiation

[V2 9002] Hardware and equipment that have the same or similar form but different functions
shall be readily identifiable, distinguishable, and not be physically interchangeable.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to avoid potential confusion crewmembers may
experience that can lead to errors when items with similar form are not readily identifiable or
physically distinguishable.]

9.1.3 Routine Operation

[V2 9003] Worksites shall be designed to provide rapid access to needed tools and equipment
for routine/nominal operations.

[Rationale: Good design of systems and equipment can reduce the amount of time to perform
many routine tasks, e.g., food preparation, maintenance, and inventory management. Having to
retrieve, use, and stow tools for the routine/nominal operation of systems, hardware, and
equipment can be especially cumbersome and burdensome for routine tasks. The ability to
perform operations with promptness helps ensure proper use.]

9.2 Training Minimization

[V2 9004] Hardware and equipment with which crew interact shall minimize the time required
for training.

[Rationale: Generally, designers can minimize training by following requirements dictated in


this NASA Technical Standard under section 9.1, Standardization, and section 10, Integrated
Human Performance and Crew Interfaces. However, a specific system may have characteristics
that could minimize training requirements. For example, an upgrade in technology of an existing
system could maintain the same interface. This could be defined in system requirements and
would minimize the need for additional training.]

9.3 Hazard Minimization

9.3.1 Mechanical Hazard Minimization

9.3.1.1 Design for Crew Safety

[V2 9101] The system shall be designed to minimize physical hazards to the crew.

[Rationale: Physical hazards to the crew, such as moving mechanical parts, entrapment,
potential energy, loose item projectiles, sharp edges, pinch points, equipment handling, fluid/gas
release, etc., are to be mitigated throughout the system design. Safety hazard analyses are to be
performed to identify all known hazards to crew and corresponding hazard controls. Hazards

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can be avoided by designing out the hazard, controlled by the use of safety devices, or mitigated
by providing warnings, or through procedures and training. These are arranged in descending
order of preference; designing out the hazard is the most preferred, while relying on procedures
or training is the least preferred.]

9.3.1.2 Mechanical Hazard

[V2 9005] Systems, hardware, and equipment shall protect the crew from moving parts that may
cause injury to the crew.

[Rationale: Known mechanical hazard sources can be defined in a requirement. Consistently


moving equipment is easy to identify and guard. Infrequent or unpredictable movement may be a
less obvious hazard. If possible, system requirements are to identify potential sources of
unpredictable or infrequent movement and spell out specific guarding requirements for these
systems.]

9.3.1.3 Entrapment

[V2 9006] Systems, hardware, and equipment shall protect the crew from entrapment (tangles,
snags, catches, etc.).

[Rationale: This applies to items with which the crew will come into direct contact. Entrapment
can occur in places where loose cables or equipment items block passageways or where
crewmembers purposely fasten motion restraints (seat belts and shoulder harnesses, foot
restraints, tethers, etc.). Entrapment can also occur from protrusions or openings that snag body
parts or personal equipment. For example, if holes are small, then fingers may be entrapped.
Larger holes, on the other hand, allow free movement. Crewmembers are likely to be under time-
critical conditions when they need to evacuate or return to safety. If possible, requirements are
to focus on those situations.]

9.3.1.4 Potential Energy

[V2 9007] Hardware and equipment shall not release stored potential energy in a manner that
causes injury to the crew.

[Rationale: Requirements are to identify all known sources of stored potential energy. As with
all hazards, this can be mitigated by designing out the hazard, the use of safety devices,
providing warnings, or through procedures and training. These mitigations are arranged in
descending order of preference: designing out the hazard is the most preferred, while relying on
procedures or training is the least preferred.]

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9.3.1.5 Protection from Projectiles and Structural Collapse

[V2 9008] Hardware mounting and habitat enclosures shall be configured such that the crew is
protected from projectiles and structural collapse in the event of sudden changes in acceleration
or collisions.

[Rationale: Chances for crew survivability in otherwise catastrophic conditions can be greatly
increased by attention (early in the design process) to structure and mounting designs such that
the crew habitable volume remains intact and free of secondary projectiles.]

9.3.1.6 Sharp Corners and Edges – Fixed

[V2 9009] Corners and edges of fixed and handheld equipment to which the bare skin of the
crew could be exposed shall be rounded as specified in Table 18, Corners and Edges.

[Rationale: Sharp corners and edges in passageways, maintenance areas, stowage


compartments, or workstations present hazardous conditions and are to be avoided. Also, hand-
held items such as tools present a hazard to the crew. In addition to potential hazards from IVA
exposure, EVA exposure to sharp surfaces could damage suit integrity. This requirement applies
to bare skin. Gloves and clothing may protect skin; however, some clothing or equipment items
may be more vulnerable to tears and cuts; separate requirements need to be established for
those items. The crew may be exposed to items manufactured by a variety of companies, and this
requirement is to be reflected in requirements for all of them.]

Table 18—Corners and Edges


Material Thickness Minimum Minimum
(t) Corner Radius Edge Radius Figure
t > 25 mm 13 mm 3.0 mm
(t > 1 in) (0.5 in (spherical)) (0.120 in)

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Material Thickness Minimum Minimum


(t) Corner Radius Edge Radius Figure
6.5 mm < t < 25 mm 13 mm 3.0 mm
(0.25 in < t < 1 in) (0.5 in) (0.125 in)

3.0 mm < t < 6.5 mm 6.5 mm 1.5 mm


(0.125 in < t < 0.25 in) (0.26 in) (0.06 in)

0.5 mm < t < 3.0 mm 6.5 mm Full radius


(0.02 in < t < 0.125 in) (0.26 in)

t < 0.5 mm 6.5 mm Rolled, curled,


(t < 0.02 in) (0.26 in) or covered to
3.0 mm (0.120
in)

9.3.1.7 Protection from Functionally Sharp Items

[V2 9010] Functionally sharp items shall be prevented from causing injury to the crew or
damage to equipment when not in use.

[Rationale: Functionally sharp items are those that, by their function, do not meet the
requirement for exposed corners and edges, e.g., syringes, scissors, and knives. These items are
to be prevented from causing harm when not in nominal use. Capping sharp items is one way of
doing this.]

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9.3.1.8 Sharp Corners and Edges - Loose

[V2 9011] Corners and edges of loose equipment to which the crew could be exposed shall be
rounded to radii no less than those given in Table 19, Loose Equipment Corners and Edges.

[Rationale: The force (and resulting damage) in contact with fixed items depends on the mass
and speed of the crewmember. The damage from loose items, however, depends on the weight of
the item. For example, a person running into a fixed clipboard will cause more damage than if
the clipboard were thrown at that person. Therefore, the corners and edges of a loose item do
not have to be as rounded as a fixed item. Although hand-held items are loose, they are
squeezed, and forces can be high. Therefore, hand-held items are to meet the edge and corner
rounding requirements of fixed items as referenced in [V2 9009] Sharp Corners and Edges–
Fixed, in this NASA Technical Standard.]

Table 19—Loose Equipment Corners and Edges


Equipment Mass Minimum Minimum
At Least (kg (lb)) Less Than (kg (lb)) Edge Radius (mm (in)) Corner Radius (mm (in))
0.0 (0.0) 0.25 (0.6) 0.3 (0.01) 0.5 (0.02)
0.25 (0.6) 0.5 (1.1) 0.8 (0.03) 1.5 (0.06)
0.5 (1.1) 3.0 (6.6) 1.5 (0.06) 3.5 (0.14)
3.0 (6.6) 15.0 (33.1) 3.5 (0.14) 7.0 (0.3)
15.0 (33.1) -- 3.5 (0.14) 13.0 (0.5)

9.3.1.9 Burrs

[V2 9012] Exposed surfaces shall be free of burrs.

[Rationale: Burrs are manufacturing artifacts or can occur during a mission as a result of
maintenance or assembly operations. Burrs cause damage to equipment and skin. They are to be
removed as a part of the manufacturing process; or, if it is likely that they will be created during
a mission, a means is to be provided to eliminate crew exposure to the burrs.]

9.3.1.10 Pinch Points

[V2 9013] Pinch points shall be covered or otherwise prevented from causing injury to the crew.

[Rationale: Pinch points can cause injury to the crew but may exist for the nominal function of
equipment, i.e., equipment panels. This may be avoided by locating pinch points out of the reach
of the crew or by providing guards to eliminate the potential to cause injury.]

9.3.1.11 Equipment Handling

[V2 9016] All items designed to be carried or removed and replaced shall have a means for
grasping, handling, and carrying while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing
anticipated.

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[Rationale: Grasping, gripping, and moving hardware using hardware features that are not
intended to be handles can damage the hardware or slip away and injure the crewmember or
damage surrounding hardware. This can be prevented by designing obvious features that are
intended for grasping, gripping, or moving the item. Manual Materials Handling(MMH)
guidance can be used for identifying the appropriate MMH method based on equipment size,
shape, weight (mass), gloved/ungloved, 1- or 2-person carry, etc. Pressurized and unpressurized
suit biomechanics also needs to be considered for any tasks performed while suited as referenced
in [V2 11024] Ability to Work in Suits, in this NASA Technical Standard.]

9.3.2 Temperature Exposure

Deleted:

[V2 9014] Requirement merged into [V2 9102] and [V2 9103].

Deleted:

[V2 9015] Requirement merged into [V2 9102] and [V2 9103].

The following temperature exposure requirements for bare skin [V2 9102] Skin/Tissue Damage
Temperature Limits, and [V2 9103] Pain/Non-Disabling Injury Skin Temperature Limits, which
are summarized in Figure 14, Summary of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges,
and Table 20, Summary Table of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges/Limits.

These temperatures are temperature limits for the outer layer of the skin. The calculation of the
material being touched, in relation to its temperature and the contact time, will result in a skin
temperature at the end of the contact period. This temperature must be compared to the values in
Table 20 to determine the need for control(s). Duration of skin contact with an object that is
beyond the skin limits ensures the skin temperature is within the nominal range, may be used as
a control. Refer to tables 22-25 for equations and sample calculations for different materials
that may be used to determine the duration of skin contact. Refer to ASTM C1057-17, Standard
Practice for Determination of Skin Contact Temperature from heated surfaced using a
mathematical model and Thermesthesiometer.

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Figure 14—Summary of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges

Table 20—Summary Table of Bare Skin Exposure Standards Temperature Ranges/Limits


Nominal Sensation/Pain Skin/Tissue Damage
Thresholds (Pain/Non-Disabling Controls required
No Controls Required. Injury/Possibly Resulting in Illness) [V2 9102]
Unlimited Contact [V2 9103]

43°C < T skin< 49°C T skin > 49°C


15°C < T skin< 43°C or or
0°C < T skin < 15°C T skin < 0°C

9.3.2.1 Skin/Tissue Damage Temperature Limits

[V2 9102] Any surface to which the bare skin of the crew is exposed shall not cause skin
temperature to exceed the injury limits in Table 21, Skin Temperature Injury Limits.

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[Rationale: Skin Temperature Injury Limits are defined as any condition that may cause a
permanent or temporary disabling injury/illness or fatal personnel injury/illness. For touch
temperature, this condition was considered when tissue damage may be experienced.
The following references were utilized to determine the limits: Hot: Greene, L.C., et al. (1958)
on human tolerance to heat pain showed that the pain threshold is reached at 43.7ºC (110.7ºF)
skin temperature. Lloyd-Smith, D.L., and Mendelssohn, K. (1948) found the pain threshold to be
44.6ºC (112.3ºF). Defrin, et al. (2006), found the pain threshold to be between 43-46ºC (109-
115ºF). Damage to porcine skin was determined to be at 49ºC (120.2ºF) (Moritz, et al., 1947).
Hand dysfunction and the associated safety risk during occupational practices in the cold
increases with decreasing skin temperature. Onset of cold pain has been reported to occur
between 23°C (73.4ºF) and 14°C (57.2ºF) during cold contact (Havenith, et al., 1992). A marked
deterioration in tactile discrimination occurs at finger skin temperatures <8ºC (46.4ºF) with
numbness found in one-third of subjects at 7°C (44.6ºF) (Morton and Provins, 1960). Risk of
frostbite occurs at 0 °C (32ºF) (Havenith, et al., 1992.). Time of skin exposure may be used as a
control; this will depend on material and contact area and may be calculated using thermal
models.]

Table 21—Skin Temperature Injury Limits


Tissue Damage Temperature Threshold Limit
High Temperature Limit >49ºC
Low Temperature Limit <0ºC

9.3.2.2 Pain/Non-Disabling Injury Skin Temperature Limits

[V2 9103] Any surface to which the bare skin of the crew is exposed shall not cause skin
temperature to exceed the injury limits in Table 22, Range/Limits Pain/Non-Disabling
Injury/Possibly Resulting in Illness.

[Rationale: Pain/Non-Disabling Injury Skin Temperature Limits are defined as any condition
which may cause pain, injury, and performance decrements.
The following references were utilized to determine the limits: Hot: Greene, L.C., et al. (1958)
on human tolerance to heat pain showed that the pain threshold is reached at 43.7ºC (110.7ºF)
skin temperature. Lloyd-Smith, D.L., and Mendelssohn, K. (1948) found the pain threshold to be
44.6ºC (112.3ºF). Defrin, et al. (2006), found the pain threshold to be between 43-46ºC (109-
115ºF). Damage to porcine skin was determined to be at 49ºC (120.2ºF) (Studies of thermal
injury ii. The relative importance of time and surface temperature in the causation of cutaneous
burns * A. R. Moritz M.D., and F. C. Henriques, Jr., Ph.D. [From the Department of Legal
Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass, 1946]. Cold Temperature Limit Values For
Touching Cold Surfaces with the Fingertip [Q. Geng, et al., Ann. Occup. Hyg., Vol. 50, No. 8,
pp. 851–862, 2006]). Hand dysfunction and the associated safety risk during occupational
practices in the cold increases with decreasing skin temperature. Onset of cold pain has been
reported to occur between 23°C (73.4ºF) and 14°C (57.2ºF) during cold contact (Havenith, et
al., 1992). A marked deterioration in tactile discrimination occurs at finger skin temperatures
<8ºC (46.4ºF) with numbness found in one-third of subjects at 7°C (44.6ºF) (Morton and
Provins, 1960). Risk of frostbite occurs at 0°C (32ºF) (Havenith, et al., 1992].

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Table 22—Range/Limits Pain/Non-Disabling Injury/Possibly Resulting in Illness


Pain/Performance Decrements Temperature Threshold Limit
High Temperature Range 43°C < Tskin < 49°C
Low Temperature Range 0°C < T skin < 15°C

The following information is provided to aid designers in determining the duration of contact
allowed for different materials before the skin exceeds the temperature limits.

The following tables and figures provide data and outline the methodology for determining the
duration of contact time with an object, with respect to the skin temperature limits. In order to
calculate the material thermal inertia, use documented thermophysical property resources. Table
23, Inverse Thermal Inertia for Commonly Used Materials, provides Inverse thermal Inertia for
Commonly Used Materials. For high (43°C, 49°C) or low (0°C, 15°C) temperatures, use the
subsequent figures (15-18) and tables (22-25) to determine the permissible material temperature
(TPM) for the expected time of contact.

Table 23—Inverse Thermal Inertia for Commonly Used Materials


Material Inverse Thermal Inertia
a/(k  c) (m2 s0.5 K/J)*
Aluminum 6061 T-6 5.24x10-5
316 Stainless Steel 1.420x10-4
Glass 6.61x10-4
Teflon(R) 1.430x10-3
Nylon Hook Velcro 1.400x10-2
2 0.5
*the unit of measure for thermal inertia is (m s K/J)

Determining Material Temperature and Duration of Contact for 49°C

To determine the maximum permissible material temperature (TPM) and the allowable
time of contact to ensure the skin temperature does not exceed the limits:

Use either the equation and constants from Table 24, High Temperature Constants: 49°C,
and perform the appropriate calculations;
or
Utilize the calculated and graphed values in Figure 15, High TPM for Incidental and
Intentional (Planned) Contact for 49°C.

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Table 24—High Temperature Constants: 49°C


Tobj = a/(k  c)+b

time (s) a b
1 23,600 68.2
10 24,400 54.3
30 24,400 51.9
60 24,400 51.0
¥ 24,400 49.6

High Touch Temperature Limits: 49C Limit


Permissible Material Temperature TPM

140 1 sec
130
10 sec
120
110 30 sec
100 60 sec
90
(°C)

infinite
80
70 6061-T6 Al
60 316 SS
50
glass
40
0 0.0005 0.001 0.0015 0.002 0.0025 Teflon
1/(k  c) (m2 s0.5 K/J)

Figure 15—High Temperature TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact
(49°C)

Determining Material Temperature and Duration of Contact for 43°C

To determine the maximum permissible material temperature (TPM) and the allowable
time of contact to ensure the skin temperature does not exceed the limits:

Use either the equation and constants from Table 25, High Temperature Constants: 43°C,
and perform the appropriate calculations;
or
Utilize the calculated and graphed values in Figure 16, High TPM for Incidental and
Intentional (Planned) Contact for 43°C.

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Table 25—High Temperature Constants: 43°C


Tobj = a/(k  c)+b

time (s) a b
1 15,500 55.2
10 15,500 46.4
30 15,500 44.8
60 15,500 44.3
¥ 15,500 43.4
Figure 16—High TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (43°C)

High Touch Temperature Limits: 43C Limit


1 sec
Permissible Material Temperature TPM (°C)

100
95
10 sec
90
85 30 sec
80
60 sec
75
70 infinite
65
60 6061-T6 Al
55
316 SS
50
45 glass
40
0 0.0005 0.001 0.0015 0.002 0.0025
Teflon

1/(k  c) (m2 s0.5 K/J)

Determining Material Temperature and Duration of Contact for 15°C

To determine the maximum permissible material temperature (TPM) and the allowable
time of contact to ensure the skin temperature does not exceed the limits:

Use either the equation and constants from Table 26, Low Temperature Constants: 15°C,
and perform the appropriate calculations;
or
Utilize the calculated and graphed values in Figure 17, Low TPM for Incidental and
Intentional (Planned) Contact for 15°C.

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Table 26—Low Temperature Constants: 15°C


Tobj = a/(k  c)+b

time (s) a b
1s for a/(k  c) < 2.34X10-4
-48,600 0
1s for a/(k  c)  2.34X10-4 -23,800 -5.8
10 -22,700 15
30 -16,600 15
 0 15

Low Touch Temperature Limits: 15C Limit


Permissible Material Temperature TPM (°C)

20
1 second
10
0 10 seconds
-10
30 seconds
-20
InfiniteTime
-30
-40 6061-T6 Al
-50
316 SS
-60
glass
-70
-80 Teflon
0 0.0005 0.001 0.0015 0.002 0.0025
1/(k  c) (m2 s0.5 K/J)

Figure 17—Low TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (15°C)

Determining Material Temperature and Duration of Contact for 0°C

To determine the maximum permissible material temperature (TPM) and the allowable
time of contact to ensure the skin temperature does not exceed the limits:

Use either the equation and constants from Table 27, Low Temperature Constants: 0°C,
and perform the appropriate calculations;
or
Utilize the calculated and graphed values in Figure 18, Low TPM for Incidental and
Intentional (Planned) Contact for 0°C.

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Table 27—Low Temperature Constants: 0°C


Tobj = a/(k  c)+b

time (s) a b
1 -48,600 0
 -19,400 0

Low Touch Temperature Limits (0C Limit)


Permissible Material Temperature TPM (°C)

0
-10
-20 1 second
-30
-40 InfiniteTime
-50
6061-T6 Al
-60
-70 316 SS
-80
glass
-90
-100 Teflon
-110
-120
0 0.0005 0.001 0.0015 0.002 0.0025
1/(k  c) (m2 s0.5 K/J)

Figure 18—Low TPM for Incidental and Intentional (Planned) Contact (0°C)

9.3.3 Electrical Shock Hazard Minimization

9.3.3.1 Power Interruption

[V2 9017] The system shall provide the crew with capability to control the power to an electrical
circuit.

[Rationale: This assumes that, at some point in a mission, crew could come in contact with
exposed conductors which could cause electrical shock or arcing and/or molten metal resulting
in crew injury/death or equipment damage. Thus, there must be a way for the crew to eliminate
this exposure by interrupting power, as opposed to only remote control.]

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9.3.3.2 Energized Status

[V2 9018] The system shall provide and display the de-energized status (interruption of
electrical power) of a circuit to the crew and within their fields of regard.

[Rationale: When de-energizing a system, the user should always be provided with feedback
that confirms the function has occurred. For efficiency, the display should be visible to the crew
without having to move from their position. Because of the critical nature of this information, the
complexity of some circuits, and the possibility of a false indication, many times circuit status is
verified using a separate tool such as an electromagnetic sensor.]

9.3.3.3 Nominal Physiological Electrical Current Limits

[V2 9019] Under nominal situations (routine human contacts to conductive housing), the
program shall limit electrical current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than or equal to) 0.4
mA for Direct Current (DC) and ≤ (less than or equal to) 0.2 mA peak for Alternating Current
(AC).

[Rationale: These values are below the physiological effect of sensation for the most sensitive
members of the astronaut population. This requirement is intended to address typical exposure
situations where human contact can routinely occur with conductive housing of electrical
equipment, and in these situations no perceptible current flow is the design requirement.
Typically, NASA engineering teams establish 1 MΩ (Megaohm) isolation along with grounding
to conductive surfaces with Class H or better bond to prevent current flow through
crewmembers.]

9.3.3.4 Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits

The following two requirements set the physiological electrical current limits used in hazard
analysis (for all circumstances, [V2 9020] Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits
for all Circumstances, and specifically for unique circumstances where startle reaction may
cause a catastrophic event, [V2 9021] Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits for
Startle Reaction), for determining hazard severity, failure tolerance, and controls of a system
that could pose a catastrophic electrical shock to the human. These thresholds are used when a
hazard analysis is considering failure scenarios and off nominal events where failures such as
electrical short circuits have compromised system isolation and pose a risk of catastrophic
electrical shock to the human.

9.3.3.4.1 Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits for all Circumstances

[V2 9020] The program shall limit the electrical current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than
or equal to) 40mA for DC and ≤ (less than or equal to) 8 mA peak for AC to avoid catastrophic
physiological effects to the crewmember.

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[Rationale: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading global organization


that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic, and related
technologies. The limits for current that could pass through a crewmember were chosen based
on the threshold for maintaining muscle control if shocked to protect 99.5% of the population
(IEC 60479-2, Effect of current on human beings and livestock, Part 2: Special aspects, Figure
7). This NASA Technical Standard is intended to provide the threshold where additional
engineering controls will be required to mitigate the catastrophic nature of electrical
shock/physiological effects to the human.

For the above current limits, utilizing the worst-case body impedance of 850 Ω (Ohms) the
maximum DC voltage would be 34 volts and the maximum AC voltage would be 6.8 volts. The
850 Ω (Ohms) represents the 5th percentile of the population for a touch voltage of 125 volts
and a large contact area (such as full hand or a surface area of 82 cm2) in saltwater-wet
conditions (IEC 60479-1, Effects of current on human beings and livestock, Part 1: General
Aspects, Table 3). Higher body impedances, and thereby higher voltages, may be allowed based
on a case-by-case analysis (contact area, wet conditions etc.) utilizing 5% body impedances
tables in IEC 60479-1, and with the approval by the appropriate Safety Panel.]

Note: AC limit is for 50/60 Hz. If different frequencies are required, refer to IEC 60479-2,
Figure 2. For different waveshapes and AC/DC combinations, refer to IEC 60479-2 limits. For
voltage spikes of short duration (<1 second), refer to IEC TR 60479-5, Effects of current on
human beings and livestock, Part 5: Touch voltage threshold values for physiological effects, for
limits (Figure 5, curve c1 for AC and Figure 14, curve c1 for DC).

9.3.3.4.2 Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits for Startle Reaction

[V2 9021] During critical operations where a startle reaction is possible, the program shall limit
electrical current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than or equal to) 2 mA for DC and ≤ (less
than or equal to) 0.5 mA for AC to avoid potentially catastrophic conditions.

[Rationale: IEC is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes international
standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies. The current values were chosen
based on the threshold for a startle reaction if shocked (IEC TR 60479-5, Effects of current on
human beings and livestock, Part 5: Touch voltage threshold values for physiological effects,
Table 1). Under certain circumstances such as startle reaction, more restrictive thresholds than
the physiological catastrophic limits ([V2 9020] Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current
Limits for all Circumstances) may be employed in hazard and risk assessments. Consider the
terrestrial examples of involuntary reaction and let go thresholds.

For a person at rest in a chair not performing a critical task, these exposures are not
catastrophic. However, consider an electrician on a ladder or the pilot of an aircraft where split
second involuntary reactions can have dire consequences where the threshold of safety should be
set lower at the startle reaction electrical current values. The application of these lower
thresholds would be case-by-case in unique circumstances where it is deemed appropriate, such
as during manual control of a spacecraft or during EVA. For the above current limits, utilizing

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the worst-case body impedance of 850 Ω (Ohms), the maximum DC voltage would be 1.7 volts
and the maximum AC voltage would be 0.4 volts. The 850 Ω (Ohms) represents the 5th percentile
of the population for a touch voltage of 125 volts and a large contact area (such as full hand or a
surface area of 82 cm2) in saltwater-wet conditions (IEC 60479-1, Effects of current on human
beings and livestock, Part 1: General Aspects, Table 3). Higher body impedances, and, thereby,
higher voltages, may be allowed based on a case-by-case analysis (contact area, wet conditions,
etc.) utilizing 5% body impedances tables in IEC 60479-1 and with the approval by the
appropriate Safety Panel.]

Note: AC voltage is for 50/60 Hz. If different frequencies are required, refer to IEC 60479-2,
Effect of current on human beings and livestock, Part 2: Special aspects, Figure 2. For different
wave shapes and AC/DC combinations, refer to IEC 60479-2 limits.

9.3.3.5 Body Impedance for Voltage Calculations Utilizing Electrical Current


Thresholds

[V2 9022] The program/project shall use the 5th percentile values for the appropriate conditions
(wet/dry, AC/DC, voltage level, large/small contact area) from IEC 60479-1, Effects of current
on human beings and livestock - Part 1: General Aspects, to determine the appropriate body
impedance to calculate the voltage associated with any current limit analysis.

[Rationale: IEC is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes international
standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies. For example, 850 Ω (Ohm)
represents the 5th percentile of the population for a touch voltage of 125 volts and a large
contact area (such as full hand or a surface area of 82 cm2) in saltwater-wet conditions (IEC
60479-1, Table 3). Higher body impedances and, thereby, higher voltages, may be allowed based
on a case-by-case analysis utilizing 5% body impedances tables with the approval of the
program's Safety Panel. Higher body impedances and, thereby, higher voltages, may be allowed
based on a case-by-case analysis utilizing 5% body impedances tables with the approval of the
program's Safety Panel.]

9.3.3.6 Leakage Currents – Equipment Designed for Human Contact

[V2 9023] For equipment such as bioinstrumentation and medical devices, that are specifically
designed to contact the human body, electrical leakage currents caused by contact with exposed
surfaces shall be kept below the levels specified in Table 28, Leakage Currents-Medical and
Bioinstrumentation Equipment.

[Rationale: Some equipment needs to pass small amounts of current through the body to
accomplish its intended function, e.g., bias currents in medical monitoring equipment. The
amount of current allowed depends on the frequency and whether the part of the equipment
contacting the crewmember is isolated from the power source. Examples of isolated equipment
are intra-aortic catheters and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors. Examples of non-isolated
equipment are blood pressure cuffs and digital thermometers. These levels of leakage current are
consistent with those in IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General

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Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance, for patient auxiliary and patient
leakage currents in isolated (type CF) and non-isolated (types B and BF) equipment. These
leakage currents are measured across parts applied to the crewmember and from the applied
parts to ground. The summation of all the currents should be compared to the current limits in
Table 28.]

Table 28—Leakage Currents – Medical and Bioinstrumentation Equipment


Maximum Current (mA)
Equipment Type
Body Operating Non-Isolated
Contact Frequency Condition Isolated Equipment Equipment
Normal 0.1
DC to 1 kHz
Single Fault 0.5
External* Normal f (kHz) x 0.1 (must be ≤ 5)
>1 kHz
Single Fault f (kHz) x 0.5 (must be ≤ 5)
Normal 0.01
DC to 1 kHz
Single Fault 0.05
Internal Not Allowed
Normal f (kHz) x 0.01 (must be ≤ 1)
>1 kHz
Single Fault f (kHz) x 0.05 (must be ≤ 1)
*For DC, there is a small risk of heating and tissue necrosis for prolonged duration of contact.

9.3.4 Fluid and Gas Spill Hazard Minimization

9.3.4.1 Fluid/Gas Release

[V2 9024] Hardware and equipment shall not release stored fluids or gases in a manner that
causes injury to the crew.

[Rationale: Crew injuries are likely to be caused by either highly pressurized fluids and gases
or toxic fluids and gases. In both cases, design requirements are to be developed so that the crew
is protected during both storage and handling of these fluids and gases.]

9.3.4.2 Fluid/Gas Isolation

[V2 9025] The system shall provide for the isolation or shutoff of fluids in hardware and
equipment.

[Rationale: Fluids are most likely to be temporarily shut off at service and maintenance points.
System developers are to identify those points and create isolation capabilities. Without
dedicated isolation controls, crews could create bypasses, which waste crew time and possibly
damage systems. Also, to save time and reduce the possibilities of error, e.g., forgetting to shut
them off or to turn them back on when maintenance is complete, the shut-off valves are to be
located near those service points and operable while wearing the most encumbering equipment
and clothing anticipated.

Note: The term fluid includes both liquid as well as gas.]

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9.3.4.3 Fluid/Gas Containment

[V2 9026] The system shall provide for containment and disposal of fluids that might be
released during operation or maintenance.

[Rationale: Excess fluids are likely to be released during draining and filling of systems.
Designs are to accommodate these possibilities to ensure free fluid control, collection,
containment, or disposal that is safe and effective. Some examples of control, collection, and
disposal methods include fluid-sealed connectors, volume sensors, flow sensors, overflow valves,
accumulators, vacuum systems, and system waste venting. Collection and containment facilities
are to be located near the points where release is likely to occur (maintenance or service points).
Control of unexpected gas and fluid release due to system or component failure are to be
assessed by safety hazard analysis. This requirement applies to fluids under the system’s
control.]

9.4 Durability

9.4.1 Protection

[V2 9027] Systems, hardware, and equipment shall be protected from and be capable of
withstanding forces imposed intentionally or unintentionally by the crew.

[Rationale: Unintentional damage can occur if items are in a location where crew is focused on
other activities such as translation, moving equipment, or maintaining other systems. Designers
are to identify areas of crew activity and decide if exposed hardware and equipment are
sufficiently durable for unintended forces. Such hardware and equipment may have to be
relocated, guarded, covered, e.g., with close-out panels, or simply designed to be more durable.
“Intentional” damage may result from crewmembers securing or tightening items (latches,
retainers, bolts, screws, etc.) using forces beyond their design limits. This often occurs under
panic conditions. Hardware designers are to use crew strength data and to assume the crew
could apply their maximum strength forces.]

9.4.2 Isolation of Crew from Spacecraft Equipment

[V2 9028] Protective provisions, e.g., close-out panels, shall be provided to isolate and separate
equipment from the crew within the habitable volume.

[Rationale: Protective provisions such as closeout panels serve the following functions: provide
protection from forces in accordance with [V2 9027] Protection, in this NASA Technical
Standard; provide fire abatement protection and isolation and support of fire extinguishing
operations; protect crew from ignition sources and sharp edges and retain debris from coming
out into habitable volume; protect equipment from ground or flight crew operations; provide
acoustic barrier for noise generated behind panels; minimize snag potential; and prevent loose
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provide a smooth surface, faired-in with the adjacent crew compartment structure, and be
compatible with crew passageway requirements.]

9.5 Assembly and Disassembly

9.5.1 Hardware and Equipment Mounting and Installation

[V2 9029] System hardware and equipment shall be designed so that it cannot be mounted or
installed improperly.

[Rationale: Ideally, similar items are interchangeable. The preferred method of preventing
improper installation and mating is a design that prevents it such as misaligned mounting holes,
pins, or keys. The designs to prevent installation and mating errors are to be rugged enough to
withstand persistent attempts. Cues (such as color or labeling) can be provided to remind
crewmembers, so they save the time of trying to make improper installations. However, these
cues are not to be the sole countermeasure to improper installation and mating.]

9.5.2 Mating and Demating

9.5.2.1 Connector Spacing

[V2 9030] The spacing between connectors shall permit mating and demating by crewmembers
wearing expected clothing.

[Rationale: Adequate access and working space allows personnel to efficiently access
equipment in a way that allows nominal and off-nominal tasks to be performed. Access to
connectors may be required during equipment assembly, reconfiguration, or maintenance.
Access and work envelopes are different for differing tasks. In particular, protective garments,
e.g., spacesuits, may be required by the flight crew and are to be accommodated.]

9.5.2.2 Connector Actuation without Tools

[V2 9031] Connectors shall be operable without tools for mating and demating while wearing
the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Connector actuation includes mating/connecting and demating/disconnecting of a


connection. Lost or damaged tools prevent connectors from being connected or disconnected,
which may result in LOC or LOM.]

9.5.2.3 Incorrect Mating, Demating Prevention

[V2 9032] Cable, gas and fluid lines, and electrical umbilical connectors shall prevent potential
mismating and damage associated with mating or demating tasks.

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[Rationale: Ideally, similar items are interchangeable. The preferred method of preventing
improper installation and mating is a design that prevents it such as misaligned mounting holes,
pins, or keys. The designs to prevent installation and mating errors are to be rugged enough to
withstand persistent attempts. Cues (such as color or labeling) can be provided to remind
crewmembers, so they save the time of trying to make improper installations. However, these
cues are not to be the sole countermeasure to improper installation and mating.]

9.5.2.4 Mating, Demating Hazards

[V2 9033] The system shall not subject personnel and equipment to hazards, including spills,
electrical shocks, and the release of stored energy, during mating or demating.

[Rationale: Maintenance or service tasks are not likely to be familiar, and thus crews may be
more focused on these tasks. Hazards that would normally be identified and avoided may go
unnoticed during maintenance. Design requirements and solutions are to identify hazards that
are exposed during maintenance activities and determine ways to eliminate these hazards or
protect the crew from them.]

9.6 Cable Identification and Management

9.6.1 Cable Management

[V2 9034] The system shall manage cable, wire, and hose location, protection, routing, and
retention to prevent physical interference with crew operations and safety.

[Rationale: Designers are to define areas of activity and route fixed lines and cables so that
they are both protected and also do not interfere with these activities. Pressurized lines and
hoses should be restrained to prevent crew injury. Also, system designers are to focus on non-
fixed lines and cables that may be unstowed or moved for a specific task or temporary
rearrangement. While the rerouted cable or line may accommodate a specific need, the routing
path may interfere with other, non-related activities such as crew translation and egress.
Designers are to identify potential uses for lines and cables and ensure the start points, end
points, and cable and line routes in between accommodate all crew activities.]

9.6.2 Cable Identification

[V2 9035] All maintainable cables, wires, and hoses shall be uniquely identified.

[Rationale: Some conductors do not terminate in a keyed connector; they are individually
attached. It is essential that the conductors be attached to the correct terminal points. All
individual conductors that attach to different terminal points are to be coded. Terminal points
are normally fixed and can be identified with labels and illustrations. Conductors, on the other
hand, are to have identifications affixed to them. This is normally done with color coding of the
insulation materials or by tagging the conductors.]

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9.7 Design for Maintainability

Maintenance constitutes a large portion of a system lifecycle and it can consume a significant
amount of time during a mission. Designing for maintainability involves system level
optimization for parts, analyzing the resulting ergonomics, and considering tools and
information as part of the design.

9.7.1 General

9.7.1.1 Design for Maintenance

[V2 9036] The system shall provide the means necessary for the crew to safely and efficiently
perform routine service, maintenance, and anticipated unscheduled maintenance activities while
wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Maintenance and servicing are not directly related to mission goals. Reduction in
the time devoted to maintenance and servicing can mean more crew time devoted to achieving
mission goals. Also, because of the complexity of space missions and the interdependency of
many factors (equipment, supplies, weather, solar flares, political considerations, etc.), designs
are to minimize reliance on outside maintenance support. Designs are to provide the tools, parts,
supplies, training, and documentation necessary for crews to maintain efficient and safe
operations.]

9.7.1.2 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Equipment Maintenance

[V2 9037] Maintenance for commercial off-the-shelf equipment shall be suitable to the space
flight environment.

[Rationale: Systems designed for terrestrial environments may be adapted for space missions.
This adaptation is to include procedures and features that will allow maintenance tasks to be
performed safely and effectively in a space mission environment. Major changes that likely need
accommodation are differences in gravity or crewmembers wearing gloves.]

9.7.1.3 In-Flight Tool Set

[V2 9038] Each program shall establish a set of in-flight tools necessary to maintain or
reconfigure the space flight system. Also, tools are to be usable by the full range of crew sizes
and strengths wearing any protective equipment (EVA suits, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.).

[Rationale: Tool set design is to be based partly on reducing the demands on the crew:
selecting tools that are likely to be familiar to crewmembers and minimizing the number of
different tools.]

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9.7.2 Maintenance Efficiency

9.7.2.1 Maintenance Time

[V2 9039] Planned maintenance for systems and associated hardware and equipment shall be
capable of being performed within the allotted crew schedule while wearing the most
encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Maintenance and servicing are directly related to the amount of time available for
mission goals. Reduction in the time devoted to maintenance and servicing means more crew
time devoted to achieving mission goals. Also, because of the complexity of space missions and
the interdependency of many factors (equipment, supplies, weather, solar flares, political
considerations, etc.), designs are to minimize reliance on outside maintenance support. Designs
are to provide the tools, parts (as modular units where possible), supplies, training, and
documentation necessary for crews to maintain efficient and safe operations.]

Deleted:

[V2 9040] Requirement deleted.

Deleted:

[V2 9041] Requirement merged into [V2 9039].

9.7.2.2 Captive Fasteners

[V2 9042] Fasteners used by the crew during maintenance shall be captive.

[Rationale: Freed fasteners become Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in microgravity, which pose
a risk during the mission. Fasteners can be lost either by loosening during normal use or by
becoming misplaced during maintenance operations. Space missions are generally isolated, and
replacement parts are not available. This is particularly important in zero gravity environments
because small items such as fasteners can be very difficult to find.]

9.7.2.3 Minimum Number of Fasteners - Item

[V2 9043] For items that may be serviceable by the crew, the number of fasteners used shall be
the minimum required to meet structural engineering design practices.

[Rationale: Designers can add a safety factor to some configurations by increasing the number
of fasteners. However, when crews are to routinely remove the fasteners, selection of the number
of fasteners is also to consider reduction of crew time devoted to maintenance activities.]

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9.7.2.4 Minimum Variety of Fasteners - System

[V2 9044] The system shall be serviceable with a common set of fasteners that meet structural
engineering design practices.

[Rationale: Different fasteners require different tools and procedures for removal and
replacement. Commonality of fasteners can reduce times to access and the need for different
tools. It can also reduce training times necessary to introduce crews to the fastener types.]

9.7.3 Accessibility

9.7.3.1 Maintenance Item Location

[V2 9045] The system shall locate maintenance items so that the maintenance task does not
require the removal or disabling of other systems or components.

[Rationale: Location of items depends on many factors (physical room, interface with other
items, manufacturing considerations, etc.), and maintenance can be easily overlooked. It is
important, therefore, that, early in a design, system developers identify those items that will
require maintenance. Accessibility to those items then becomes a higher priority in selecting the
location of these items.]

9.7.3.2 Check and Service Point Accessibility

[V2 9046] Check points and service points for systems, hardware, and equipment shall be
directly accessible while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: System designs are to support mission goals that do not normally devote crew time
to maintenance tasks. Removal of items to access check and service points increases
maintenance times. Also, complex and time-intensive maintenance procedures could discourage
performance of scheduled tasks.]

9.7.3.3 Maintenance Accommodation

[V2 9047] Physical work access envelopes shall accommodate the crew, required tools, and any
protective equipment needed to perform maintenance.

[Rationale: Maintenance tasks are to be defined and analyzed with worst-case assumptions.
Volume is to be provided to allow the size extremes in the crewmembers performing the tasks
using proper tools and protective equipment within the prescribed times. Hand clearance for in-
flight maintenance tasks is to be provided by the hardware developer to ensure that maintenance
tasks can be performed while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing
anticipated.]

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9.7.3.4 Visual Access for Maintenance

[V2 9048] Maintenance tasks that require visual feedback shall be directly visible during task
performance while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Efficient and safe performance of many maintenance tasks requires vision during
task performance. In crowded spaces, hands and tools can block vision of the task. On those
tasks that require vision during task performance (such as alignments or adjustments), designers
are to locate and design equipment to provide this vision.]

Deleted:

[V2 9049] Requirement merged into [V2 9047].

9.7.3.5 Tool Clearance

[V2 9050] The system shall provide tool clearances for tool installation and actuation for all tool
interfaces during in-flight maintenance.

[Rationale: Tools to be used for in-flight maintenance are to be identified by the hardware
developer, and clearance for application is to be accommodated to ensure that maintenance
tasks can be performed.]

9.7.4 Failure Notification

9.7.4.1 Fault Detection

[V2 9051] The system shall provide rapid and positive fault detection and isolation of defective
items.

[Rationale: Fault detection is a means to reduce crew time devoted to maintenance activities.
Properly designed aids to fault detection and isolation can also reduce crew training
requirements. Terminology, references, and graphics used are to be coordinated with other crew
task demands to minimize additional training. Designers are to define systems that are likely to
fail and then create features that help identify these failures when they occur. In addition to the
fault detection and isolation capabilities, the crew is to be provided tools and supplies to
maintain and repair the defective systems.]

9.7.4.2 Failure Notification

[V2 9052] The system shall alert the crew when critical equipment has failed or is not operating
within tolerance limits.

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[Rationale: An alerting system allows crew to quickly surmise a system or component failure.
Terminology, references, and graphics used are to be coordinated with other crew task demands
to minimize additional training.]

9.8 Protective and Emergency Equipment

9.8.1 Protective Equipment

9.8.1.1 General

9.8.1.1.1 Protective Equipment

[V2 9053] Protective equipment shall be provided to protect the crew from expected hazards.

[Rationale: Protective equipment is not used as a control to protect crew from expected hazards
in that design hazard controls, failure tolerance, design for minimum risk are necessary to
protect the crew from "expected" hazards. Analyses are to define anticipated hazards and
appropriate protective equipment. Protective equipment might include gloves, respirators,
goggles, and pressure suits (as specified in [V2 11100] Pressure Suits for Protection from Cabin
Depressurization. The equipment is to fit the full range of crewmembers. This might require
adjustable gear or multiple sizes (with consideration of the number of crewmembers that may
have to use the equipment at the same time). Because the gear could be used under emergency
conditions, it is to be located so that it is easily accessed and is to be simple to adjust and don.]

9.8.1.1.2 Protective Equipment Use

[V2 9054] Protective equipment shall not interfere with the crew’s ability to conduct the
nominal or contingency operations that the crew is expected to perform while employing the
protective equipment, including communication among crewmembers and with ground
personnel.

[Rationale: Analyses are to be performed of the situations and operations in which protective
equipment is to be used. This analysis is to define the task demands and the requirements for
protective equipment design. Task performance demands might include visibility, range of
motion, dexterity, and ability to communicate.]

9.8.1.1.3 Protective Equipment Automation

[V2 9055] Automation of protective equipment shall be provided when the crew cannot perform
assigned tasks.

[Rationale: The crew may need to perform tasks to activate protective equipment operation or
to activate rescue aids. If these tasks are to be performed under emergency or stressful
conditions (where the crewmember is distracted or disabled), then the tasks are to be automated.
An example of an automatically activated protective system is the automatic parachute release

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device. The emergency locator transmitter in an airplane is an example of an automatically


activated rescue system.]

9.8.1.2 Hearing Protection

9.8.1.2.1 Use of Hearing Protection

[V2 9056] The system shall meet SPL limits of section 6.6.1, Acoustic Limits, in this NASA
Technical Standard, except where otherwise specified in this NASA Technical Standard, without
requiring the use of personal hearing protection.

[Rationale: Hearing protection normally operates by decreasing the level of sound at the ear
(passive protection). Normal, long-term operations are to be conducted without the impairment
to hearing from hearing protection. This would interfere with the ability to communicate and
hear audio signals. In some situations (such as launch and reentry), however, noise levels may
be uncontrollably high for relatively short periods. Facilities for communications and audio
signals can be adapted so that they are possible in those situations. Requirements are to specify
those periods allowing the use of hearing protection, and then designs are to accommodate
effective crew functioning during that time.]

9.8.1.2.2 Hearing Protection Provision

[V2 9057] Appropriate personal hearing protection shall be provided to the crew during all
mission phases for contingency or personal preference.

[Rationale: Crewmembers are to have readily accessible hearing protection for unanticipated
high noise levels. Hearing protection is also to be available to block noise according to
individual preferences such as for concentration or for sleep.]

9.8.1.2.3 Hearing Protection Interference

[V2 9058] The system shall be designed so that hearing protection does not inhibit voice
communication, monitoring of systems, and detection of alerts.

[Rationale: Some conditions might temporarily expose the crew to high noise levels. Facilities
for communications and audio signals can be adapted so that they are possible in those
situations. Requirements are to specify those periods allowing the use of hearing protection, and
then designs are to accommodate effective crew functioning during that time.]

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9.8.2 Fire Protection System

9.8.2.1 Fire Detecting, Warning, and Extinguishing

[V2 9059] A fire protection system comprised of detecting, warning, and extinguishing devices
shall be provided to all spacecraft volumes during all mission phases without creating a
hazardous environment.

[Rationale: Fire protection is to be based on the anticipated nature of the fire and the likely
location of the crew in the event of a fire. Automated systems are to be used where crews are not
capable of extinguishing fires (large fires or fires where crew could be absent, or fires in
volumes inaccessible to the crew). Other systems may be effectively protected with portable
extinguishers. Hand-operated extinguishers are to be clearly labeled and easily accessed by the
crew. All extinguishing systems are not to create any additional hazardous conditions for the
crew.]

9.8.2.2 Fire Protection System Health and Status

[V2 9060] The fire protection system health and status data shall be provided to the crew and
other mission systems.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to ensure that the crew has the capability of determining
the health and status of the fire protection system. The crew is to be aware as soon as possible
when the fire protection system has failed or is unreliable.]

9.8.2.3 Fire Protection System Failure Alerting

[V2 9061] The crew shall be alerted to failures of the fire protection system.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to ensure that the crew is notified in the event the fire
protection system fails. The crew is to be aware as soon as possible when the fire protection
system cannot be relied upon.]

9.8.2.4 Fire Protection System Activation

[V2 9062] The fire protection system shall be capable of being manually activated and
deactivated.

[Rationale: Automated systems may fail and not respond correctly to a fire or may continue
extinguishing after a fire is under control. Design requirements are to ensure that the crew is
provided with a fire protection system that allows for manual activation and deactivation.]

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9.8.2.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers

[V2 9063] A fire protection system shall include manually operated portable fire extinguishers
usable while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Small fires might be detected and controlled early (before detection by an
automated system). Design requirements are to ensure that the crew is provided with a portable
fire-fighting capability, even if a fixed firefighting system is provided.]

9.8.3 Emergency Equipment Accessibility

[V2 9064] Emergency equipment shall be clearly identified, accessible, and useable to complete
emergency response in the time required during all mission phases where the corresponding
emergency may occur while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to consider all emergency scenarios requiring access to
emergency equipment. Clear identification of emergency equipment includes markings, placards,
labels, or etchings. The location and proximity of emergency equipment, with respect to the
crew, impacts the accessibility of emergency equipment. For equipment to be usable, its design
has to consider the crew-system interfaces to allow crew to safely, accurately, and completely
respond to the emergency (e.g., fire). The design also has to account for the effects of the specific
environment where the equipment may be used (e.g., microgravity, partial gravity).
Requirements need to be defined in terms of time constraints to perform emergency actions.
Furthermore, each emergency may have a unique time requirement and, therefore, a different
constraint on access. Refer to HIDH for guidance on emergency response times, including fire
extinguishment times.]

10. HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND CREW INTERFACES


The system needs to support safe operations by adequately supporting the crew in both nominal
and off-nominal situations, i.e., ensuring that the integrated design remains within acceptable
performance envelopes. Indications of adequate crew support include: (1) tasks can be
accomplished within planned time and performance criteria, (2) the human-system interface
supports a high degree of onboard SA, (3) the system design and allocation of functions provide
acceptable workload levels to ensure vigilance and a balance between underload/boredom and
overload, and (4) the system design minimizes design-induced error conditions and enables the
crew to detect and respond to system errors.

This section covers the crew interfaces through which static and dynamic information is
exchanged between the crew and the system (primarily through controls and displays). Well-
designed crew interfaces are critical for crew safety and productivity, and for minimizing
training requirements. Visual displays deliver information by using visible media to present text,
graphics, colors, images, video, animations, and symbols. Audio displays deliver information
using sound and include voice communication and audio alarms. Haptic displays deliver
information using the sense of touch for the purpose of information presentation. Labels form a

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distinct class of crew interfaces, usually providing a static identification of a device or device
component, or brief static message. Labels may consist of text or graphic symbols.
Communication systems form another special class of crew interfaces involving ongoing
dynamic exchange of voice, text, video, and/or telemetry information between humans or
between humans and systems.

10.1 General

10.1.1 Integrated Human Performance

The system needs to adequately support the crew to operate safely in both nominal and off-
nominal situations, i.e., that the integrated design remains within acceptable performance
envelopes. Indications of adequate crew support include: (1) tasks can be accomplished within
time and performance criteria, (2) the human-system interface supports a high degree of
onboard SA, (3) the system design and allocation of functions provide acceptable workload
levels to ensure vigilance and a balance between underload/boredom and overload, and (4) the
interfaces minimize operator error and provide for error detection and recovery when events do
occur. Verification of integrated human performance requirements requires HITL testing using
appropriate tools and methods.

10.1.1.1 Crew Interface Usability

[V2 10001] The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in a NASA-modified System
Usability Scale (SUS) score of 85 or higher.

[Rationale: Systems that are usable are acceptable and operable by the intended user for
performing expected tasks. If a design does not meet the users’ needs, expectations, intuitions, or
capabilities, and as a result causes frustration or confusion, the design is not effective.
Ineffective design may directly or indirectly impact operational timelines, crew stress and
behavioral health, or safety. Errors may occur, tasks may take longer to complete, or users may
abandon, work around, or choose not to perform the tasks. Design for perceived crew
acceptability is guided by task analysis and iterative prototyping and evaluation. Human-in-the-
loop acceptability evaluation is conducted early and throughout system design to gather user
feedback on design effectiveness, efficiency, and potential design-induced errors to influence
design improvements and measure design progress. While many tools exist for assessing user
acceptability, NASA recommends use of the SUS with participants that have been trained on the
tasks and system design to a pre-set performance criterion throughout design development. SUS
is a reliable instrument that is short and easy to administer and is valuable for eliciting feedback
on specific design elements for iterative improvement. The SUS scale and information on scoring
and interpreting results can be found at https://measuringu.com/sus.]

10.1.1.2 Design-Induced Error

[V2 10002] The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in the maximum observed error
rates listed in Table 29, Maximum Observed Design-Induced Error Rates.

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[Rationale: Errors are detrimental to crew effectiveness, efficiency, acceptability, and safety.
Even when recoverable or resulting in minimal impact, errors can still negatively impact crew
performance in terms of productivity and satisfaction. Errors are defined as an action that does
not result in the intended outcome or a failure by the crew to perform an action within the
required limits of accuracy, sequence, or time which results in unwanted consequences. Design-
induced errors include, but are not limited to: missed or incorrect inputs or selections, display
navigation errors, errors due to inadequate hardware component design, errors due to lack of
system feedback to user inputs, errors due to inadequate information, errors due to design
inconsistency or unfamiliar terminology, and the inability to complete a step or task.
Unintentional errors that are related to human reliability (e.g., bumping a control due to fatigue)
are not considered design-induced errors.

It is crucial for design to be guided by an iterative, human-centered design process including


task analysis, human error analysis, and HITL evaluations. Task analyses identify user tasks
and task sequences. To ensure crew have situation awareness, detailed analysis of information
needs are performed to identify the needed information is presented in the context necessary for
crew to perform the correct actions at the correct time. Human error analysis identifies
potential user errors at each step and the outcome or system consequence if the error is
committed. Task errors that would result in a catastrophic outcome should be prevented through
careful interface design and thorough evaluation. Tasks that are identified as complex, leading
to critical or catastrophic hazards/events, or frequent need more rigorous developmental testing
and are to be included in HITL verification testing.

For purposes of HITL testing, a scenario requiring evaluation will be defined as an activity
driven by one or more related and sequential procedures. The procedure consists of a series of
task steps, where a task step will be defined as a single instruction to the test subject, as is
typical of current space flight procedures. Participants will maintain task completion times
commensurate with the performance requirements.
• If any errors classified as having the potential of leading to a catastrophic outcome
occur, the root cause of the error must be identified, mitigated satisfactorily (approved by
NASA), and a re-test of the task performed to prove that the error has been eliminated.
• The percentage of errors (erroneous task steps) for each user shall be calculated by
dividing the number of erroneous task steps and incomplete task steps by the total
number of task steps and multiplying the result by 100.
• The percentage of users committing each error (erroneous task step) shall be calculated
by dividing the number of users committing each erroneous task step by the total number
of users and multiplying the result by 100.]

Table 29—Maximum Observed Design-Induced Error Rates


Type of Error Maximum Observed Error Rate
Catastrophic Error 0%
Non-Catastrophic Errors per User per Task 5%
Non-Catastrophic Errors per Step per Task 10%

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10.1.1.3 Crew Interface Operability

[V2 10003] The system shall provide interfaces that enable crewmembers to successfully
perform tasks within the appropriate timeframe and degree of accuracy.

[Rationale: Operability is the ability of the intended user to achieve the required or desired
outcome, within the planned or required time to effect and degree of accuracy, using the system
and procedures as designed. Successful task performance within the appropriate completion time
and degree of accuracy is an objective measures of design usability and effectiveness. Ineffective
design may directly or indirectly impact operational timelines, crew stress and behavioral
health, or safety. Design for operability is guided by function and task analysis, iterative design,
and HITL evaluation. To ensure crew have SA, detailed analysis of information needs should be
performed to ensure needed information is presented in the time and context necessary for crew
to perform correct actions at the correct time. The task analysis will define tasks where timing
and degree of accuracy is critical, as well as the performance outcome parameters. The human,
along with the hardware/software systems, must be able to complete such tasks within the time
constraints. HITL operability evaluation should be conducted early and throughout system
design to gather user feedback on design effectiveness, efficiency, and potential design-induced
errors to influence design improvements and measure design progress.]

10.1.1.4 Cognitive Workload

[V2 5007] The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in Bedford Workload Scale
ratings of 3 or less for nominal tasks and 6 or less for off-nominal tasks.

[Rationale: Cognitive workload is the users’ perceived level of mental effort that is influenced
by many factors, particularly task load and task design. Acceptability of cognitive workload level
for critical or frequent operations/task sequences should be measured using a validated
workload scale such as the Bedford Workload Scale. On the Bedford scale, acceptable level of
workload is a rating of 3 or less for critical or frequent tasks, and 6 or less for infrequent, non-
critical tasks. The workload measurement enables standardized assessment of whether temporal,
spatial, cognitive, perceptual, and physical aspects of tasks and the crew interfaces for these
tasks are designed and implemented to support each other. Application of workload
measurement for crew interface and task designs in conjunction with other performance
measures, such as usability and design-induced error rates, helps assure safe, successful, and
efficient system operations by the crew. Workload levels may be modulated (raised or lowered)
through the combination of user-interface design and task design (e.g., task simplification,
subtask combination and sequencing, and the distribution of tasks among multiple crewmembers
and between crew and automation).]

10.1.1.5 Physical Workload

[V2 10200] The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in a Borg-CR10 rating of
perceived exertion (RPE) of 4 (somewhat strong) or less.

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[Rationale: The design of interfaces for physical tasks is important because of the risks of
musculoskeletal injuries and disorders that arise out of mismatch between a crew capability and
the physical demands of their task. Minimizing these risks is especially important for space flight
where schedule and specialized crew training for unique tasks and environments cannot easily
be adjusted. Attention should be paid to design of tasks that are high effort, extended duration,
or involve repetitive motions that can result in over-exertion or fatigue, such as suit donning or
doffing and EVAs. To ensure task and interface designs result in acceptable levels of physical
workload, human-in-the-loop evaluation should be conducted early and throughout system
design to gather user feedback on perceived exertion and task performance. The Borg RPE is a
useful tool for measuring an individual’s effort and exertion, breathlessness, and fatigue during
physical work. See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for additional
information about the Borg RPE.]

10.1.1.6 Situation Awareness (SA)

[V2 5006] Systems shall provide the Situation Awareness (SA) necessary for efficient and
effective task performance and provide the means to recover SA, if lost, for anticipated levels of
crewmember capability and anticipated levels of task demands.

[Rationale: SA refers to the process and outcome of understanding the current context and
environment, evaluating that situation with respect to current goals, and projecting how that
situation will evolve in the future.

Lack of SA has been associated with numerous accidents and incorrect decisions by flight crews
in commercial aviation and in ground-based simulation of spacecraft operations. To maximize
SA and optimize operational accuracy and efficiency, designers are to perform a detailed
information requirements analysis of all onboard operations and ensure that the crew-vehicle
interfaces provide all required information to perform the operation. A useful and effective
system design supports the crewmember’s ability to rapidly and accurately assess the current
situation. Occasional loss of SA is expected in an operational setting where crew may have to
unexpectedly move from task to task as events demand. It is important that the system design
provides the necessary information, cues, or indicators to help the crewmember easily recover
SA. Determination of anticipated levels of crew capability and anticipated levels of task demands
is based on a detailed task analysis.]

10.1.2 Controllability and Maneuverability

[V2 10004] The spacecraft shall exhibit Level 1 handling qualities (Handling Qualities Rating
(HQR) 1, 2 and 3), as defined by the Cooper-Harper Rating Scale, during manual control of the
spacecraft's flight path and attitude when manual control is the primary control mode or
automated control is non-operational.

[Rationale: Handling qualities are defined as “those qualities or characteristics of [dynamic


vehicle control] that govern the ease and precision with which a [user] is able to perform the

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tasks required” (Cooper and Harper, 1969). The Cooper-Harper rating scale is a standard
method for measuring handling qualities.

Level 1 handling qualities are the accepted standard for manual control of flight path and
attitude in military aircraft. Level 1 handling qualities will allow the crew to effectively control
the spacecraft when necessary for mission completion or to prevent a catastrophic event. “Non-
operational” is defined as automated control system failed or manually disabled. Select manual
control scenarios that have to meet Level 1 handling qualities will be defined and scoped with
applicable program/project agreement. A scenario includes one or more handling quality-
related vehicle control tasks performed during a flight phase under specified conditions. A
handling quality-related task is defined as the manual control capability that is being rated with
the Cooper-Harper Rating Scale. Each task within a scenario is rated separately and has to meet
the appropriate Level 1 handling qualities (handling quality ratings of 1, 2, or 3). Reference
NASA-TN-D-5153, The use of pilot rating in the evaluation of aircraft handling qualities, for the
Cooper-Harper Rating Scale.

Level 2 or better handling qualities (HQR 1-6) are acceptable during manual control in all other
scenarios.]

10.1.3 Standardization

10.1.3.1 Crew Interfaces Standardization

[V2 10005] Crew interfaces shall be standardized throughout a system.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure as much commonality and consistency as
possible across a system. This facilitates learning and minimizes interface-induced crew error.
Standardized/common interfaces are easy to learn and use, because new learning does not have
to occur with each new interface. The use of lower level design standards and guidelines that
specify the “look” (visual characteristics) and “feel” (style of interaction or operation) can help
ensure standardization.]

10.1.3.2 Operations Nomenclature Standardization

[V2 10006] Operational nomenclature shall be standardized throughout a system.

[Rationale: It is imperative that space flight operations personnel, including all ground
personnel and crewmembers, communicate using common nomenclature that unambiguously
and uniquely defines all aspects of crew operations. This includes, but is not limited to, defining
the operations, the methods employed by the crew, the equipment, hardware and software items
used, and any associated data. This nomenclature is also to be common among all operational
products, including inventory, commands, procedures, displays, planning products, reference
information, system handbooks, system briefs, mission rules, schematics, and payloads
operations products.]

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10.1.3.3 Display Standards, Icon Library, and Labeling Plan

[V2 10007] Each program shall establish display standards, an icon library, and a labeling plan.

[Rationale: A program-wide display standards document and icon library are to specify and
archive characteristics of the display design, including text, graphics, and icons. These products
result in cost savings due to less crew training and rework and increased safety due to reduced
errors with a familiar design and simplified label verification. A labeling plan is to explicitly
specify the characteristics of labels such as font, size, style, color, etc., and includes many
example pictures.]

10.1.3.4 Units of Measure

[V2 10008] Units of measure shall be consistent across like items.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure the use of one unit across a system for
common types of measurements. This minimizes crew training and the potential for conversion
errors by crew and ground personnel, which can impact crew and vehicle safety.]

10.1.3.5 Crew Interface Operations Standardization

[V2 10009] Methods of operating crew interfaces shall be standardized within and across system
elements.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure as much commonality and consistency of
crew interface operations as possible across a spacecraft. This facilitates learning and
minimizes interface-induced crew error. For example, if the operational design of a toggle
switch for one spacecraft is such that up is on and down is off, that operational design should be
the same across all spacecraft to avoid the potential for error and reduce training
requirements.]

10.1.3.6 Consistent Layout

[V2 10010] Crew interfaces shall use consistent control and display layout within and across
system elements.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure as much consistency of displays and
controls as possible across a spacecraft. Consistent layouts make crew interfaces easy to learn
and use, because learning does not have to occur when new displays or controls are encountered
within or across the spacecraft.]

10.1.3.7 Displays and Controls Commonality

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[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure as much commonality of displays and
controls as possible across a system. This can be achieved by specifying a standard “look”
(visual characteristics) and “feel” (style of interaction or operation) for similar displays and
controls. Common displays and controls are easy to learn and use because learning does not
have to occur with each display or control.]

10.1.3.8 Consistent Procedures

[V2 10012] Procedures for performing similar tasks shall be consistent.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure as much consistency of procedures as


possible across a system. This can be achieved by specifying a standard “look” (visual
characteristics) and “feel” (style of interaction or operation) for task procedures that are
similar. The design of similar procedures should be consistent in terms of structure, format,
sequence of steps, and other attributes. Consistent procedures are easy to learn and use because
learning does not have to occur when new procedures are encountered. This applies to both the
task actions as well as the documentation of procedures such as training materials and
instructions.]

10.1.4 Distinction

10.1.4.1 Display and Control Distinctions

[V2 10013] Display and control actions that result in different outcomes shall be distinguishable
to preclude unintended results.

[Rationale: Display and control actions that have different outcomes are not to be easily
confused, else errors result. It is important that display and control actions be distinct, having
different visual, haptic, and operational characteristics].

10.1.4.2 Syntax Distinction

[V2 10014] The syntax of any two commands that result in different outcomes shall be
distinguishable to preclude issuing of the unintended command.

[Rationale: The syntax of commands that have different outcomes should be easy to
differentiate. As an example, ending a program or navigating to the end of the data set should be
issued by different commands such as "Quit" and "Go to End." Using the command "End" for
both could be confusing to a person using a database.]

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10.1.5 Use of Cues, Prompts, or Other Aids

10.1.5.1 Use of Cognitive Aids

[V2 10015] The system shall provide cognitive aids to reduce the demand on crewmember
memory to allow the crew to accomplish their tasks within the required performance parameters.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to ensure that visual, auditory, or haptic cues are used as
appropriate to communicate information and options and to remind the crew of expected events
or actions. Such cues can speed understanding, maximize productivity, and minimize error.
Visual, auditory, and haptic cues can be designed to communicate meaning, an event or
condition, or group membership. Examples of reminder cues are pop-up visual alerts or auditory
alarms. Examples of option cues are menus or other lists of applicable items.]

10.1.5.2 Cue Saliency

[V2 10016] Cue saliency shall be consistent with the importance of the message to be conveyed
and urgency of response.

[Rationale: Visual, auditory, and haptic cues are to be highly noticeable when the message
being conveyed is important and less noticeable when the message to be conveyed is not as
important. The most important or critical alerts are to be highly noticeable, and less important
alerts are to be less noticeable. This is done so that, when there is an off-nominal event, the
response of the crew is appropriate. Edworthy (1994) provides design guidance for alert tones
that convey meaning.]

10.1.6 System Interaction

10.1.6.1 System Health and Status

[V2 10017] The system shall provide system health and status information to the crew, either
automatically or by request.

[Rationale: Key system parameters and off-nominal system, subsystem, and component trend
data are to be available for crew viewing. System health and status information is critical for the
crew to retain SA and to have the information necessary to make decisions and troubleshoot
problems.]

10.1.6.2 System Messages

[V2 10018] System messages shall be specific and informative.

[Rationale: System messages are to be clearly written and understandable, so that they provide
all the information necessary to address any issue at hand. Messages that are not specific and
informative can cause errors. For example, when performing certain scientific experiments, a

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person may need to take certain actions at specific times throughout the experiment. Therefore, it
may be necessary to display the actual time elapsed in seconds versus providing a simple on/off
indicator. This level of detail is determined as a result of a task analysis of the scientific
operation.]

Deleted:

[V2 10019] Requirement merged into [V2 10020].

10.1.6.3 Stale, Missing, or Unavailable Data

[V2 10020] The system shall provide unique feedback when a data parameter is stale, missing,
or unavailable.

[Rationale: The human operator must be made aware/cued when display systems are no longer
receiving live telemetry, and data values may be “stale” or missing. Use of standard
color/symbology to represent missing data prevents misinterpretation and errors regarding the
system’s state.]

10.1.6.4 Control Feedback

[V2 10021] The system shall provide a positive indication of crew-initiated control activation.

[Rationale: A positive indication of control activation is used to acknowledge the system


response to the control action. For example, a physical detent, an audible click, an integral light,
or a switch position may be used to provide a positive indication of control activation.]

10.1.6.5 Maximum System Response Times

[V2 10022] The system shall provide feedback to the crew within the time specified in Table 30,
Maximum System Response Time(s).

[Rationale: Timely feedback to inputs is critical for crew to feel they are interacting with a
responsive system. Slow response times can result in redundant inputs to the system, which can
add to crew confusion and errors. A response time of 0.1 s gives the feeling of instantaneous
response, and a response time of 1.0 s keeps the user’s flow of thought seamless (Miller, 1968;
Card, et al., 1991; Nielsen, 1993, 2010).]

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Table 30—Maximum System Response Time(s)


Maximum
System Response Example Time(s)*
Continuous input: cursor and onscreen dynamic Cursor and symbol motion, flight instruments
0.07 (15 Hz)**
elements
Discrete input: Indication of a visual, auditory, or On-screen keystroke echo; click or beep;
tactile discrete input detent/physical feedback 0.1
Update to local element Display of popup menu 0.5
Display of a requested Graphical User Interface Calling up a new display or display component
1.0
(GUI)
Display of updated data on crew command of a Status of “on” when commanded on; status of
1.0
state change “open” when commanded open
Feedback for commands that cannot be
completed within 1 second:
Indication that a command or process is in A progress bar showing time remaining or a 1.0
progress progress message
Status of the command/process after request After request is completed – status message of 1.0
completed success/fail/unknown
* Note that systems with “Short time to effect” scenarios may require faster response times, as determined in the task analysis.
** Polling rate, DPI, and screen refresh rate are factors that affect cursor and screen dynamic elements

10.1.6.6 LED Indicator Light Characteristics

[V2 10201] The system shall implement LED indicator lights that meet the characteristics shown
in Table 31, LED Indicator Light Characteristics.

[Rationale: This requirement promotes consistency across LED indicators and the use of color
for alerts, reducing the risk of misinterpretation and error. Care should be taken to ensure
colors are distinguishable (e.g., yellow is not confusable with green).]

Table 31—LED Indicator Light Characteristics


Type Meaning
Flashing Red Emergency
Red Warning, Failed
Yellow Caution, Off-nominal State, Trip
Green Power, On, Enabled, Good State

10.1.7 Electronic Procedures

10.1.7.1 Current Procedure Step

[V2 10023] The system shall indicate to the crew which step in the electronically displayed
procedure is currently being executed.

[Rationale: The current procedure line is to be highlighted in some way to prevent the crew
from missing steps, which can result in errors and wasted time. In addition, if the crew becomes
distracted or called to support a different task and needs to be able to come back to the last
completed step, devices/markers should be available to support resuming the interrupted
procedure.]

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10.1.7.2 Completed Procedure Steps

[V2 10024] The system shall indicate to the crew which steps in the electronically displayed
procedure have been completed.

[Rationale: This requirement prevents the crew from re-executing steps in a procedure by
highlighting the steps that have been completed. Completed steps need to be highlighted in some
way to prevent the crew from re-executing steps, which can result in errors and wasted time.]

10.1.7.3 View of Procedure Steps

[V2 10025] The system shall provide a method for viewing prior and future steps in the
electronically displayed procedure.

[Rationale: The crew is to be able to look back in procedures to see what has been completed
and to be able to look forward in procedures to see upcoming steps.]

10.1.7.4 Procedure Flexibility

[V2 10026] The system shall provide a method for the crew to make real-time insertion,
deletion, and rearrangement of electronic procedures.

[Rationale: During the course of a mission, the crew may need to make real-time modifications
of procedures. In addition, performance can often be more effective if the sequence of
procedures remains flexible throughout the mission. For lunar robotic activities, a priori
information (resolution of maps, simulation of mobility over lunar regolith) of the lunar surface
(or lack thereof), plans, and timelines for activities will be subject to change in real time. Real-
time replanning of lunar surface activities will be necessary, and corresponding electronic
procedures will need to be rearranged and assessed accordingly.]

10.1.8 Error Prevention and Recovery

10.1.8.1 Inadvertent Operation Prevention

[V2 10027] Control systems shall be designed to prevent inadvertent operation.

[Rationale: This requirement allows for the design to preclude inadvertent operation which
would cause a critical or catastrophic event. For example, accidental activation by bumping can
be prevented by the use of guards, covers, and physical separation from other controls.
Accidental activation of commands using a computer display can be prevented with an “arm-
fire” mechanism. This requirement is not intended to prevent operators from initially selecting
the wrong control.]

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10.1.8.2 Inadvertent Operation Recovery

[V2 10028] Control systems shall allow for recovery from inadvertent operation and accidental
changes in system status.

[Rationale: This requirement allows for the design of mechanisms for fixing a control input. If
there has been an inadvertent input or a mistake in input, design requirements are to ensure the
crew can recover with minimal impact.]

10.2 Layout of Displays and Controls

10.2.1 Location

10.2.1.1 Display and Control Location and Design

[V2 10030] Displays and controls shall be designed and located so that they are operable to the
required degree of accuracy in expected operating positions and conditions.

[Rationale: Displays need to be visible and controls need to be within the functional reach
envelope and operable to the required degree of accuracy (determined by a task analysis). This
applies to all vehicle conditions (e.g., g-loads and vibration), suit conditions (e.g. unsuited,
suited unpressurized, suited pressurized), and expected crew postures (e.g., standing, seated,
restrained, and unrestrained). Controls can include display devices such as touchscreens. This
requirement is intended to encourage the design of a layout that optimizes operations in the
cockpit.]

10.2.1.2 High Priority Displays and Controls

[V2 10031] Emergency, critical, important, and most frequently used displays and controls shall
be located in the most prominent crew viewing and operating zones.

[Rationale: During the design process, tradeoff of location of critical controls is to be made;
however, all controls are required to be within the functional reach envelope of the crew. The
most important or critical displays and controls are to be located in the most prominent,
noticeable locations and also be quickly accessible. This helps ensure quick processing and
reaction to important displays and controls. Criticality is be determined through a detailed task
analysis.]

10.2.2 Display and Control Grouping

[V2 10032] Displays and controls shall be grouped according to purpose or function.

[Rationale: This requirement is intended to encourage the design of a layout that optimizes
operations in the cockpit. This would help ensure that displays and controls are easily accessible
when used together. Grouping is determined through a detailed task analysis.]

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10.2.3 Display-Control Associations

10.2.3.1 Display-Control Relationships

[V2 10033] All display-control relationships shall be logical and explicit.

[Rationale: The relationship between displays and controls needs to be obvious. This
relationship can be indicated by relative location, color coding, and labeling. This requirement
is intended to encourage the design of a layout that optimizes operations in the cockpit. This
helps ensure that it is easy for the crew to understand how displays and controls are related
without additional instructions or explanations.]

10.2.3.2 Display and Control Movement Compatibility

[V2 10034] Displays shall be compatible with control movement, e.g., control motion to the
right is compatible with clockwise roll, right turn, and direct movement to the right.

[Rationale: The movement of a control is to have an intuitive correspondence to the movement


on a display. If displays are overlaid on a visual (camera or direct view) scene, control
movement is relative to this point of view. This helps ensure easy understanding of relations
between controls and displays.]

10.2.3.3 Display and Control Sequence of Use

[V2 10035] Displays and controls shall be arranged in relation to one another according to their
sequence of use.

[Rationale: Rapid, error-free operation and quick comprehension of system status are all
improved by well-designed co-location of related controls. Displays and controls that are used in
sequence are to be placed accordingly.]

10.3 Displays

10.3.1 Display Design

10.3.1.1 Display Identifying Features

[V2 10036] Displays shall have identifying features (such as location, size, shape, and color) that
allow the crew to correctly navigate, locate, and identify the display in a timely manner.

[Rationale: Display characteristics are to make displays easy to identify to prevent mode
confusion and maintain SA.]

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10.3.1.2 Display Area

[V2 10037] The system shall provide the display area to present all critical task information
within a crewmember's field of regard.

[Rationale: To ensure that critical tasks can be performed quickly, easily, and accurately,
especially during critical mission phases, it is important to avoid scrolling or switching among
several display pages and to avoid excessive head or body movement by the crewmember to view
several displays. Criticality should be determined through a detailed task analysis.]

10.3.2 Display Content

10.3.2.1 Display Interpretation

[V2 10038] Displays shall be accurately interpretable within the time required to meet mission
needs.

[Rationale: To increase the user’s accuracy and response time, displays need to provide the
required information in a manner that is compatible with the operating environment and the
decision to be made.]

10.3.2.2 Display Readability

[V2 10039] Displays shall be readable by the crewmember from the crewmember’s operating
locations and orientation.

[Rationale: Design of the displays is to be appropriate for the possible viewing angles, distances
of the crew, and the expected environmental conditions during use (such as high acceleration
and/or vibration). This will ensure that the information on the displays will be accurately and
completely read from all operating locations and orientations.]

10.3.2.3 Display Information

[V2 10040] Information displayed shall contain only what is needed for the crew to maintain
SA, diagnose, make decisions, plan responses, and perform the required tasks.

[Rationale: Too much information increases visual clutter and leads to increased task
completion times. Lack of relevant information impacts SA and increases the chances of an
error. Appropriate display content can be determined by task analysis.

10.3.2.4 Display Information Flow

[V2 10042] Information displayed shall be grouped, arranged, and located to support task flow.

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[Rationale: The information displayed are to be grouped, arranged, and located based on
frequency of use, sequence of use, and criticality to support the task flow. This helps ensure that
the task is accomplished in a timely manner. Task flow is determined through a detailed task
analysis.]

10.3.2.5 Display Navigation

[V2 10043] Display navigation shall allow the crewmember to move within and among displays
without loss of SA and in a timely manner.

[Rationale: Unnecessary steps in navigation may increase task time and may reduce a
crewmember’s SA related to task completion. In general, to make navigation more transparent, it
is recommended to have a shallow navigational structure for navigation instead of a deep
structure.]

10.3.2.6 Display Nomenclature

[V2 10044] The nomenclature for each item or process shall be self-explanatory and direct the
crew to the function or usage of the item.

[Rationale: Item and process names are to be easy to understand and to remember. This limits
the time spent on recognizing and understanding names. Also, this limits the training needed to
understand the nomenclature of the items.]

10.3.2.7 Display Coding Redundancy

[V2 10045] For critical information and critical tasks when color is used to convey meaning, the
system shall provide an additional cue.

[Rationale: Redundant coding is required to accommodate the variability in people's capability


to see color under different lighting conditions and to increase the saliency of identification
markings. Redundant cues can include labels, icons, and speech messages.]

10.3.2.8 Measurement Units

[V2 10046] Units of measure shall be displayed with their corresponding values.

[Rationale: Measurement units are to be identifiable with the correct magnitude and scale. This
ensures correct decision making when comparing or using these units in some other way.]

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10.3.3 Visual Display Devices

10.3.3.1 Visual Display Legibility

[V2 10047] Displays shall be legible in the viewing conditions expected during task
performance.

[Rationale: Legibility includes both text elements, as well as meaningful graphic elements such
as symbols, icons, and maps, and is important for the timely and accurate processing of
information. Legibility depends upon display properties such as resolution and contrast, as well
as text properties such as font contrast, color, and size, background color and texture, as well as
the visual capabilities of the crew and the ambient illumination. In addition, the possible viewing
angles, distances of the crew from displays, the presence of a visor, and the expected
environmental conditions during use (such as high acceleration and/or vibration) need to be
considered.]

10.3.3.2 Visual Display Parameters

[V2 10048] Displays shall meet the visual display requirements in Table 32, Visual Display
Parameters.

[Rationale: Legibility of displayed information is important for the timely and accurate
processing of information. To ensure legibility and visual quality, displays are to have sufficient
spatial and temporal resolution, brightness, luminance contrast, and color gamut, taking into
account the ambient illumination, glare, reflections, vibration, and distance, position, and
orientation of the display relative to the crewmember.]

Table 32—Visual Display Parameters


Metric Minimum Maximum Context Notes
Peak white luminance 25 cd/m2 -- Emissive displays ≥100 cd/m2 preferred
Ambient contrast ratio 10 -- Includes ambient
illumination
Color gamut area 0.17 -- Color displays Fraction of CIE 1976 u’v’
chromaticity space
Viewing angle -45 deg +45 deg Four-point viewing angle
(left, right, up, down),
contrast and color gamut
criteria met
Spatial resolution 32 pixels/deg -- Image and video
displays
Frame rate 60 Hz -- Video displays
Moving edge blur -- 15 ms Using metric GET
(preferable) or BET; use
average of five equal
lightness levels, including
white and black
Number of colors 224 -- Image and video
(1,627,716) displays

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Metric Minimum Maximum Context Notes


212 -- Text and graphics
(4,096) displays
Number of gray levels 28 -- B/W image and
(256) video displays
Except where noted, metrics are as defined as in International Committee on Display Metrology (ICDM), Display
Measurement Standard (DMS 1.0), or Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Flat Panel Display Measurements
(FPDM 2.0). Further details on metrics may be found in chapter 10, Crew Interfaces, of the HIDH.

10.3.3.3 Visual Display Character Parameters

[V2 10049] Displays shall meet the visual display character requirements in Table 33, Visual
Display Character Parameters.

[Rationale: Character (text) elements are a critical component of displayed information, and the
legibility of characters is important for timely and accurate processing of information. To ensure
legibility of text, characters are to have sufficient luminance contrast and size, taking into
account the ambient illumination, glare, reflections, vibration, and distance, position, and
orientation of the display relative to the crew. Character contrast refers to the ratio of character
luminance to background luminance. Font height in degrees refers to the angle subtended at the
eye by the height of an upper-case letter in the font.]

Table 33—Visual Display Character Parameters


Metric Minimum Notes
0.2
Character contrast Includes ambient illumination
(Weber Contrast)
Character height 0.25 deg ≥0.4 deg preferred. (0.25 deg is 10-point type at 32 in)

10.3.3.4 Display Font

[V2 10050] Font size and type shall be selected to ensure acquisition, readability, and
interpretability of visual displays.

[Rationale: Choice of text font and size can have a large impact on legibility and is important
for the timely and accurate processing of information. While a minimum character height may be
acceptable in some circumstances, in general, the size required depends on the task. For
example, the smallest font sizes are acceptable for occasional scrutiny, but comfortable reading
relies on larger font sizes; rapid comprehension of critical displays relies on larger fonts still.
All font size choices depend on the visual capabilities of the crew, including visual acuity and
ability to accommodate. In addition, the possible viewing angles, distances of the crew from
displays, and the expected environmental conditions during use (such as high acceleration
and/or vibration) need to be considered.]

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10.3.4 Audio Displays

10.3.4.1 General Audio Displays

10.3.4.1.1 Intelligibility of Electronically Stored Speech Messages

[V2 10052] Electronically stored speech messages from audio displays shall have 100%
intelligibility and discriminability between the ensemble of different messages the audio display
is programmed to produce (as measured under realistic background noise conditions and at
locations where the display will be used).

[Rationale: Some audio displays and alarms express their messages using electronically stored
speech. The consequences of misunderstanding these messages can result in lost time and
possible missed or false alarms and can ultimately be a critical safety issue.]

10.3.4.1.2 Sound Pressure Level

[V2 10053] The system shall provide SPLs above background noise and compliant with acoustic
limits to ensure audio display usability.

[Rationale: Auditory displays are to be audible as well as interpretable by the crew. This helps
make sure that appropriate responses are taken as needed.]

10.3.4.1.3 Sound Distortion Level

[V2 10054] The system shall provide audio signals with a minimal level of distortion and an
appropriate frequency range to ensure usability of the audio display.

[Rationale: Auditory displays are to be audible as well as interpretable by the crew. This helps
make sure that appropriate responses are taken as needed.]

10.3.4.1.4 Distinguishable and Consistent Alarms

[V2 10055] The system shall provide distinguishable and consistent alarms to ensure audio
display usability.

[Rationale: Different types of alarms (different enough to be easy to identify) are to be used. To
avoid confusion, the alarm system is to use a distinctive signal to ensure appropriate responses
from the crew.]

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10.3.4.2 Sound Characteristics

10.3.4.2.1 Audio Display Sound Level

Units of measure noted below can be found in Appendix B.

[V2 10056] The system shall produce non-speech auditory annunciations with an SPL that meets
at least one of the following criteria:

a. Using measurements of A-weighted sound levels (ISO 7731:2003(E), Ergonomics –


Danger signals for public and work areas – Auditory danger signals, method a in section
5.2.2.1), the difference between the two A-weighted SPLs of the signal and the ambient
noise is greater than 15 dBA (LS,A to LN,A > 15 dBA). This method must be used for
alarms intended to wake sleeping crewmembers, with the loudspeaker alarm volume
adjusted to its minimum setting.

b. Using measurements of octave band SPLs (ISO 7731:2003(E), method b in section


5.2.3.1), the SPL of the signal in one or more octave bands is greater than the effective
masked threshold by at least 10 dB in the frequency range from 250 Hz to 4,000 Hz
(LSi,oct to Lti,oct > 10 dB).

c. Using measurements of 1/3-octave band SPLs (ISO 7731:2003(E), method c in section


5.2.3.2), the SPL of the signal in one or more 1/3-octave bands is greater than the
effective masked threshold by 13 dB in the frequency range from 250 Hz to 4,000 Hz
(LSi,1/3oct to LTi,1/3oct > 13 dB).

[Rationale: To get the attention of the crew, alarms are to be louder than the background noise.
The masking threshold is the SPL of a sound one needs to hear in the presence of a masker
signal. Having the audio displays 13 dB above the masked threshold ensures that the crew can
hear them, regardless of the background noise.]

10.3.4.2.2 Reverberation Time

[V2 10057] The system shall provide a reverberation time of less than 0.6 seconds within the
500-Hz, 1-kHz, and 2-kHz octave bands.

[Rationale: This 0.6 s reverberation time requirement limits degradation of speech intelligibility
to no more than 10% for ideal signal-to-noise ratios of >30 dB or 15% for a signal-to-noise
ratio of 3 dB (Harris, 1997).]

10.3.4.2.3 Frequency

[V2 10058] Frequency content of auditory alarms shall correspond to maximal human sensitivity
(200 Hz to 4 kHz).

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[Rationale: Auditory alarms are to use frequencies that are appropriate for human hearing.
Using frequencies below or above those appropriate for human hearing makes auditory displays
inaudible for the crew.]

Deleted:

[V2 10059] Requirement merged into [V2 10056].

10.3.5 Labels

10.3.5.1 Label Provision

[V2 10060] Labels shall be provided, as necessary, for the crew to identify items, interpret and
follow nominal and contingency procedures, and avoid hazards.

[Rationale: Crew interface items are to have identifiers (labels) to aid in crew training and
error-free operation. Labels reduce memory load and improve accuracy of tasks. This includes
identification of emergency equipment and procedures.]

10.3.5.2 Label Standardization

[V2 10061] Labels shall be consistent and standardized throughout the system.

[Rationale: Standardization of labels reduces learning and recognition times, which is


especially important in emergencies. Specific labels are always to be used for the same type of
item, and similarities are reflected by using similar nomenclature on the label.]

10.3.5.3 Label Display Requirements

[V2 10062] Labels shall meet the requirements of visual displays (section 10.3.3, Visual Display
Devices, in this NASA Technical Standard), except font height ([V2 10066] Label Font Height
in this NASA Technical Standard).

[Rationale: The requirements that apply to visual displays also apply to labels in all aspects
such as font size, colors, contrast, and legibility. By meeting requirements, crew performance
across systems is enhanced.]

10.3.5.4 Label Location

[V2 10063] Labels shall be positioned on or directly adjacent to the item they are labeling.

[Rationale: Labels that are placed far from items they intend to label can result in the crew
missing their association or misidentifying items. This can slow down task performance and may
cause errors.]

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10.3.5.5 Label Categories

[V2 10064] Labels shall be categorized by type, e.g., safety, procedure, and identification, with
each label type having standardized, visually distinct characteristics.

[Rationale: Labels are to be categorized as a certain type and thus be identified as being part of
that category. Providing similar characteristics for labels of similar type can improve
identification and interpretation of labels.]

10.3.5.6 Label Distinction

[V2 10065] Labels shall be easily recognizable and distinguishable from other labels.

[Rationale: Each label is to be distinctive enough to be recognized as an individual label.


Individually distinguishable labels reduce the possibility of errors and confusion and save crew
time.]

10.3.5.7 Label Font Height

[V2 10066] Font height of 0.4 degrees or greater shall be used on labels.

[Rationale: Font height in degrees refers to the angle subtended at the eye by the height of an
uppercase letter in the font. Labels are to use a large enough font size to ensure legibility. Small
fonts can make labels difficult to perceive by the crew, consequently increasing the time needed
for item identification. The font height given is a minimum. The font may have to be larger for
readability when taking into account the ambient illumination, glare, reflections, vibration,
position, and orientation of the label relative to the crew.]

10.4 Control Design

10.4.1 Control Shape

[V2 10067] The shape of a control shall not interfere with ease of control manipulation.

[Rationale: The shape chosen for a control is to facilitate use, rather than making it more
difficult to use. This makes sure that the operation of controls is easy and does not cause fatigue
or time delays.]

10.4.2 Identification

10.4.2.1 Control Identification

[V2 10068] Controls that are intended for out-of-view operation shall be spatially or tactually
distinct from one another.

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[Rationale: When the crew inadvertently operates the wrong control, serious errors can result.
Controls designed to be out of view while being operated are to be spaced or shaped/textured
such that the control can be identified with a pressurized gloved hand without line of sight. This
would include controls for vehicle operation, as well as other controls, e.g., seat positioning). It
has been shown that human operators can use simple tactile coding to reliably distinguish
between items.]

10.4.2.2 Emergency Control Coding

[V2 10069] The system shall provide coding for emergency controls that are distinguishable
from non-emergency controls.

[Rationale: When the crew inadvertently operates the wrong control, serious errors can result.
Controls designed to be out of view while being operated are to be spaced or shaped/textured
such that the control can be identified with a pressurized gloved hand without line of sight. This
would include controls for vehicle operation, as well as other controls, e.g., seat positioning. It
has been shown that human operators can use simple tactile coding to reliably distinguish
between items.]

10.4.3 Access

10.4.3.1 Control Size and Spacing

[V2 10070] The size and spacing of controls shall be optimized for operation by the expected
body part, e.g., finger, hand, foot, and expected clothing.

[Rationale: The size of a control is to be appropriate for the way it is intended to be used.
Controls operated by finger are to be smaller than controls operated by hand to ensure optimal
manipulation. Incorrectly sized controls may cause errors during control operation.]

10.4.3.2 Control Arrangement and Location

[V2 10071] The arrangement and location of functionally similar or identical controls shall be
consistent throughout the system.

[Rationale: Controls with similar functions are to have similar properties, specifically location
and arrangement for easy identification. This helps reduce the time necessary to find and
operate a control.]

10.4.3.3 Control Proximity

[V2 10072] Controls used by a restrained or unrestrained crewmember shall be located within
the functional reach zones of the crew.

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[Rationale: A control that is required to be used at any time in a task is to be readily available
and reachable by the crew to ensure smooth operation. Controls that are not readily available or
not reachable can increase the time to perform operations.]

10.4.3.4 Control Operation Supports and Restraints

[V2 10073] The system shall provide body or limb supports and restraints that enable accurate
crew control of applicable interfaces and prevent inadvertent control inputs during expected
microgravity, acceleration, and vibration conditions.

[Rationale: During expected microgravity acceleration and vibration conditions, the accuracy
of gross limb movements is compromised, and thus control action under these conditions is to be
limited to hand and wrist motions alone. Furthermore, accidental actuation of controls can
result in errors and reduce safety.]

10.4.4 Operating Characteristics

10.4.4.1 Control Operating Characteristics

[V2 10074] Controls shall have operating characteristics, e.g., control type, forces, response rate,
response latency, tactile feedback, to allow the crew to make the controlled item respond with
the required levels of accuracy, precision, and speed.

[Rationale: Controls are to have the appropriate properties to allow for error-free operation.
Controls can be tested to make sure that their speed, response to action, and other properties are
optimal for their intended operational conditions. Control operating characteristics of vehicle is
evaluated in conjunction with handling qualities, controllability, and maneuverability.]

10.4.4.2 Control Input-Response Compatibility

[V2 10075] Controls shall be compatible with the resulting system response.

[Rationale: The relation between input direction and system responses is to be intuitive and
easy to perceive. This makes sure that when a control is used, system response is easy to link and
conforms to crew expectations. Operator confusion may result if system responses are not
compatible with input directions.]

10.4.4.3 Control Latency

[V2 10076] The system shall provide controls such that the crew is unimpeded by the time lag
between the operation of a control and the associated change in system state.

[Rationale: State changes associated with the operation of a control are to be easy to link
together in time. If the two events occur with a time lag, it is difficult to identify whether the
operation of the control had the intended effect.]

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10.4.4.4 Control Resistive Force

[V2 10077] Control resistive force shall prevent unintended drifting or changing of position.

[Rationale: Controls are not to be capable of being accidentally actuated by unintended actions.
This reduces the number of errors and increases safety.]

10.4.4.5 Detent Controls

[V2 10078] Detent controls shall be provided when control movements occur in discrete steps.

[Rationale: Mechanisms that provide control feedback to crewmembers are to be based on the
amount of the movement applied to the control. This is usually provided using auditory and
haptic feedback.]

10.4.4.6 Stops Controls

[V2 10079] Stops shall be provided at the beginning and end of a range of control positions, if
the control is not required to be operated beyond the end positions or specified limits.

[Rationale: Limits within which controls can be operated are to be obvious to the crew by the
provision of easy-to-perceive stops in the mechanism of the controls. Failure to include stops can
result in increased operations time, as the operator may needlessly continue to turn a dial after it
has reached its functional end point.]

10.4.5 Command Confirmation

[V2 10080] Crew confirmation shall be required before completing critical, hazardous, or
destructive commands.

[Rationale: Critical commands are to be prevented from being accidentally issued, which can
be accomplished by requesting confirmation from the crew, thus reducing the chance of errors.]

10.4.6 Suited Use of Controls

10.4.6.1 Suited Control Operations

[V2 10081] Controls to be used by suited crewmembers shall be operable by a suited


crewmember.

[Rationale: Controls that are intended to be used by suited crewmembers are to have the
appropriate features for suited use. For instance, these controls may have to be adjusted to
increase haptic feedback when used with gloved hand to make sure that the speed and accuracy
of suited use is comparable to unsuited performance.]

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10.4.6.2 Suited Control Spacing

[V2 10082] Controls to be used by suited crewmembers shall be spaced such that they can be
operated by a suited crewmember without inadvertent operation of adjacent controls.

[Rationale: Control layout is to take into account the fact that pressurized suited operators
cannot operate with the same precision and dexterity as lightly clothed crewmembers in expected
conditions, e.g., g-loads, vibration, and acceleration. Insufficient spacing may lead to
inadvertent operation of an adjacent control.]

10.5 Communication Systems

Communication systems include information (e.g., telemetry) provided to and from the crew by
way of voice, text, or video.

10.5.1 Communication System Design

[V2 10083] Communication systems shall be designed to support coordinated and collaborative
distributed teamwork.

[Rationale: To ensure optimal team collaboration in exploration missions, it is essential to


design communication systems that provide an accurate, comprehensive, real-time
understanding of the current situation and to implement tools that enable team members across
the multi-team system of crew and ground to communicate and collaborate effectively. This is
particularly critical when teams are operating in the presence of communication transmission
delays and intermittent transmission. Communication systems process information to and from
the crew and may consist of the following media: voice, video, text, and data.]

10.5.2 Communication Capability

[V2 10084] The system shall provide the capability to send and receive communication among
crewmembers, spacecraft systems, and ground systems to support crew performance, behavioral
health, and safety.

[Rationale: Communication capabilities are necessary to enable information exchange to


accomplish tasks efficiently, to maintain crew physical and behavioral health, and to ensure
crew safety. The capability to send and receive information among crew (IVA and EVA), Earth-
based mission control, orbiting vehicles, planetary habitats, rovers, robotic systems, and other
systems is to be supported as required by the task analysis for the particular Design Reference
Mission (DRM). Communications can include voice, text, video, telemetry, and other formats,
depending on the needs as determined by a task analysis.]

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10.5.3 Audio Communications

10.5.3.1 Communication Speech Levels

[V2 10085] Audio communication systems shall allow crew to communicate with one another
and with the ground at normal speech levels and with expected background SPLs.

[Rationale: When crewmembers and ground personnel use the voice communication systems,
they are to be able to do so using their normal level of speech, rather than having to raise their
voices to higher levels. Higher voice levels distort sounds, make speech less intelligible, and are
more strenuous to keep up for longer periods.]

10.5.3.2 Communication Operational Parameters

[V2 10086] The audio communication system shall provide intelligible speech by addressing
system operational parameters, including frequency, dynamic range, noise cancelling and
shields, pre-emphasis, and peak clipping.

[Rationale: Communication is optimized by taking into account all parameters needed for
speech intelligibility. For example, noise cancelling can enable normal voice levels.]

10.5.3.3 Communication Environmental Parameters

[V2 10087] The audio communication system shall provide intelligible speech by addressing
appropriate background sound levels and architectural acoustical characteristics for both
transmitter and receiver area.

[Rationale: Background noise, reverberations, and other acoustic phenomena are not to
interfere with crew communications. High levels of background noise can make audibility of
speech difficult; similarly, high reverberations interfere with speech intelligibility.]

10.5.3.4 Communication Controls and Procedures

[V2 10088] To ensure intelligibility, audio communications shall address operating controls and
procedures, including volume, squelch, natural language, acknowledgement feedback, and
muting.

[Rationale: Appropriate controls and procedures are to be employed to increase intelligibility.


Procedures are to use natural language; there are to be ways to acknowledge receiving a
message or muting a message. This improves communications by reducing frustration and
confusion.]

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10.5.3.5 Communication Transmitter and Receiver Configuration

[V2 10089] To ensure intelligibility, audio communications shall address transmitter and
receiver configuration, e.g., headsets, microphones, air conduction, and bone conduction.

[Rationale: Transmitters and receivers are to have optimal properties to support good
communication. By having appropriate headsets and microphones, the crew can send and
receive high-quality voice and audio.]

10.5.3.6 Audio Communications Quality

[V2 10090] The audio communication system shall provide speech quality that does not impact
crew performance.

[Rationale: Audio communication is to be of the appropriate quality to help and not impede task
completion. If procedures, for example, cannot be heard appropriately, it is likely that errors are
going to occur.]

10.5.3.7 Speech Intelligibility

[V2 10091] For critical communications, the system shall ensure 90% English word recognition,
using ANSI/ASA S3.2-2009, Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech over
Communication Systems.

[Rationale: Voice communication is to be perceived accurately. If messages are perceived with


errors or low precision, important information may be missed; therefore, crew may make errors
in tasks, and their safety may be jeopardized. Note: [V2 10091] Requirement Speech
Intelligibility in this NASA Technical Standard is not meant to apply to speech recognition
software.]

10.5.3.8 Private Audio Communication

[V2 10093] The system shall provide the capability for private audio communication with the
ground.

[Rationale: Private communication capabilities are to exist for the crewmember to discuss
topics such as family, health, and medical issues with the ground in private.]

10.5.4 Video Communications

Video communications systems are communications channels designed to convey visual


information such as camera video, animated graphics, and photographic images.

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10.5.4.1 Video Communications Visual Quality

[V2 10094] Video communications shall employ digital encoding or alternate coding of
equivalent visual quality.

[Rationale: The quality of the video communications is to be appropriate for correct


information transfer. Bad image quality can be misinterpreted, can cause communication
problems, and can increase time needed to accomplish tasks.]

10.5.4.2 Video Communications Spatial Resolution

[V2 10095] Video communications shall provide sufficient spatial resolution (width and height
in pixels) to accomplish relevant tasks.

[Rationale: The resolution of video is to be appropriate for the task that it is intended to serve,
so that errors related to artifacts of low resolution and delays in task completion are avoided.]

10.5.4.3 Video Communications Temporal Resolution

[V2 10096] Video communications shall provide sufficient temporal resolution (frames/s) to
accomplish relevant tasks.

[Rationale: The temporal resolution of a communication is to be appropriate so as to perceive


human speech, motion, and object motion through the video. Inappropriate resolution can make
these more difficult or impossible, thus causing difficulties in information transfer.]

10.5.4.4 Video Communications Color and Intensity

[V2 10097] Video communications shall provide sufficient color and intensity levels to
accomplish relevant tasks.

[Rationale: Color and intensity are to be transmitted appropriately. Inappropriate color and
intensity in video communication may cause misidentification and misinterpretation of
information, thus causing errors and problems in task completion.]

10.5.4.5 Video Communications Bit Rate

[V2 10098] Video communications systems shall support bit rates high enough to ensure that
compression artifacts are as low as reasonably achievable.

[Rationale: The compression method and level used for video communication are not to
introduce excessive visible artifacts. Artifacts can hinder information transfer and can cause
communication difficulties.]

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10.5.4.6 Audio-Visual Lag Time

[V2 10099] Communications systems that carry sound and video that are intended to be
synchronized shall ensure that the sound program does not lead the video program by more than
15 ms or lag the video program by more than 45 ms.

[Rationale: The video and associated audio time lag can cause perceptual difficulties for the
crew. When listening to human speech, even small lags between audio and video can be
noticeable and disturbing.]

10.6 Automated and Robotic Systems

Automation is the use of machines or computers to perform tasks for the purpose of reducing
crew workload, increasing productivity, or decreasing risk in operations that cannot be safely
performed by the crew. A special category of automated systems is the mobile machine, which
includes rovers, robotic agents, and mobile assistants, operating in space or on planetary
surfaces.

10.6.1 Automated and Robotic System Provision

[V2 10100] Automated or robotic systems shall be provided when crew cannot reliably, safely,
or efficiently perform assigned tasks.

[Rationale: Systems are to have automated or robotic solutions that can perform tasks where (1)
crew cannot respond as quickly, precisely, or repeatedly as necessary; (2) crew cannot
physically complete the task; or (3) using automation/robotic solutions reduces crew risk
exposure (e.g., high radiation environments, limited life support availability).]

10.6.2 Automated and Robotic System Safety

[V2 10101] Automated and robotic systems shall include safeguards to prevent mission
degradation, equipment damage, or injury to crew.

[Rationale: Automated and robotic systems are to have preventive/safety measures in place such
as mechanical constraints, threshold set points, automatic shutoffs, and emergency stops to
ensure that they cannot negatively impact the mission, hardware, or crew health and safety.
Robotics systems with internal safety checks that recognize and avoid unsafe conditions, e.g.,
excessive speed, force, torque, are more likely to achieve mission success. This applies to robotic
systems both inside and outside spacecraft. For more information regarding this subject, see
Chapter 10, Crew Interfaces, of the HIDH.]

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10.6.3 Robotic Control Stations – Common and Consistent

[V2 10102] For a given robotic system, operator control stations shall be common and
consistent, independent of physical location, e.g., on Earth, in space, on the lunar surface, or on a
planetary surface.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure that robotic control stations are the same
to the greatest extent possible, especially when the tasks are the same, regardless of their
physical location. This includes all operator hardware and software interfaces, as well as
physical layout and design. Control stations for a given system may exist in different locations,
such as on Earth, in space, on the lunar surface, or on a planetary surface. Likewise, a robotic
system may be controlled or monitored by multiple operators simultaneously. It is important that
operators be able to transfer skills and share knowledge in real time without losing SA or
experiencing negative training. Limitations may be present when real estate or other potential
constraints exist, i.e., control of a robot from an EVA suit.]

Deleted:

[V2 10103] Requirement merged into [V2 10104].

10.6.4 Automation Levels

[V2 10104] Crew interfaces to automated and robotic systems shall support the appropriate
level(s) of automation to accomplish the task effectively.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to ensure that different levels of automation are available,
depending on which level best suits the task/situation. While higher levels of automation can
result in increased crew performance (e.g., less errors) and lower workload, they can also result
in poorer SA and loss of crew skills (Onnusch, Wicken, Li, and Manzey, 2013). This tradeoff
should be taken into consideration when designing automated and robotic systems. Task analysis
in conjunction with function allocation evaluations should determine the appropriate level of
automation, and a trade analysis should be conducted. Systems are not to be so reliant on
automation that human operators cannot safely recover from emergencies or operate the system
manually if the automation fails.]

10.6.5 Automation Level Status Indication

[V2 10105] Crew interfaces to automation shall provide information on the status of the
automation, including when the system changes between levels of automation.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure that operators are always able to
ascertain the status of automated processes in an effort to maintain mode awareness. It needs to
be clear whether the human operator or the system is supposed to perform a particular task at a
specific time. The operators need to be able to determine and affect what level of automation the
system is operating in, as well as which processes are being automated. Analysis will determine

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cases where alerting may be required when automation takes control from human operators or
switches to a higher level of automation.]

10.6.6 Robotic System Status

[V2 10106] Crew interfaces to robotic assets shall provide information on the status of the
robotic asset, including health, past and intended future actions, procedural information, and the
ability of the robotic asset to comprehend and accept operator commands.

[Rationale: The crew need to have constant awareness of the status of a robotic asset to allow
sufficient time for deliberate procedural modifications or emergency actions.]

Deleted:

[V2 10107] Requirement merged into [V2 10101].

10.6.7 Automated and Robotic System Operation – with Communication Limitations

[V2 10108] Automated and robotic systems shall be capable of receiving and sending commands
and performing tasks in the presence of a communication latency and intermittent transmission
related to remote operations.

[Rationale: Automated and robotic systems need to be designed such that any delays associated
with remote mission operations are accounted for to ensure efficient and effective performance.
Automation should be sufficiently autonomous to function without continuous human
supervision. Time delays between control inputs and system responses can cause problems, and
mechanisms need to be in place to ensure that the system functions as expected. Consideration
should be given to telerobotic software and hardware that may be required to operate robotic
systems in the presence of such time delays, intermittent transmission of data, or when the
operator and robot are not co-located.]

10.6.8 Automated and Robotic System Shutdown Capabilities

[V2 10109] Crew interfaces shall provide the ability to shut down automated and robotic
systems.

[Rationale: The system is to allow the crew the ability to shut down automated or robotic
systems if it is determined that these systems present a risk or are no longer providing the
intended benefit. The crew is to remain in ultimate control of the vehicle at all times throughout
a mission.]

10.6.9 Automation and Robotics Override Capabilities

[V2 10110] Crew interfaces shall provide the ability to override automated and robotic systems.

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[Rationale: The system is to allow the crew the ability to override automated or robotic systems
if it is determined that these systems present a risk or if redirection of activities is needed. The
system is to provide consequence information and guidance to the operator for an override of
automated and robotic systems. The crew is to remain in ultimate control of the vehicle at all
times throughout a mission.]

Deleted:

[V2 10111] Requirement merged with [V2 10112].

10.6.10 Crew Interfaces to Robotic Systems - Frames of Reference

[V2 10112] Crew interfaces to robotic systems shall be designed to enable effective and efficient
coordination of or shifting between multiple frames of reference.

[Rationale: Coordination of or shifting between different frames of reference in a human-


robotic task is to be intuitive to the crew, particularly when operating robotic arms.
Requirements are to accomplish this through specifying techniques such as matching of crew
and robot frames of reference or, at minimum, providing appropriate frame-of-reference labels
and visual cues.]

10.7 Information Management

10.7.1 Information Management Capabilities – Provision

[V2 10113] The information management system shall provide data critical to mission planning,
mission operations, system maintenance, and system health and status at an appropriate level of
detail to support effective and efficient crew performance.

[Rationale: The information management system is to provide all types of data needed by the
crew to perform their tasks at the proper level of detail needed for each task in such a way that it
is rapidly recognized and understood. The system should minimize requirements for making
mental calculations or transformations and use of recall memory. Task analysis can help define
data and level of detail needed for crew task performance.]

10.7.2 Alerts

10.7.2.1 Visual and Audio Annunciations

[V2 10114] The information management system shall provide visual and audio annunciations to
the crew for emergency, warning, and caution events.

[Rationale: Visual and audio annunciations are to be defined and provided for all levels of
alerts. Annunciations are to have dual coding, e.g., be seen and heard, and are to be distinctive

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and identifiable. Audio annunciations can implement speech alarms as a way to provide
information efficiently and lead to quick and accurate response times.]

10.7.2.2 Automatic Set-Point Alerts

[V2 10115] The system shall alert the crew if the selected set-points are outside safe limits.

[Rationale: A set-point is the target value that an automatic control system aims to reach. Two
set-points, e.g., high and low set-points, define a range of values within which a system operates.
The crew or ground personnel may be able to select set-points in an automatic control system. In
the event that a set-point is changed to one that is outside the safe limit, the system will alert the
crew that a change has been made that puts the set-point at an unsafe setting. The alert acts as a
check to ensure that the crew intentionally made the change and reminds them that there is a
hazard associated with a set-point in this range.]

10.7.2.3 Audio Annunciation Silencing

[V2 10116] The information management system shall provide a manual silencing feature for
active audio annunciations.

[Rationale: The capability to manually silence any alarm is to be provided to the crew.
Requirements are to prescribe a method of manual silencing that is intuitive, achievable from
different locations within the cabin and during different flight phases, and consistent with any
other manual silencing mechanisms.]

10.7.2.4 Visual and Auditory Annunciation Failures

[V2 10117] The information management system shall test for a failure of the visual and
auditory annunciators upon crew request.

[Rationale: A mechanism is to be provided to allow the crew to independently test for a failure
of the visual or auditory annunciation system. The mechanism is to consist of a control to initiate
the test and some type of display to provide the results for the visual and auditory portions of the
system.]

10.7.2.5 Visual Alerts - Red

[V2 10118] The color red shall be used as a visual indicator for the highest alert level.

[Rationale: In situations where there is a need to communicate information about the highest
level of alert, the color red is to be used for the text and/or graphics.]

10.7.2.6 Visual Alerts - Yellow

[V2 10119] The color yellow shall be used as a visual indicator for the second highest alert level.

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[Rationale: In situations where there is a need to communicate information about the second
highest level of alert, the color yellow is to be used for the text and/or graphics.]

10.7.3 Information Management Capabilities

10.7.3.1 Information Management Methods and Tools

[V2 10120] The information management system shall provide methods and tools that allow the
crew to effectively input, store, receive, display, process, distribute, update, and dispose of
mission data.

[Rationale: The system is to provide the hardware and software architecture, including crew
interfaces necessary, to manage all of the data in the information management system. Usability
testing can help ensure that the information management methods and tools provided are easy to
use and effective.]

10.7.3.2 Information Management Standard Nomenclature

[V2 10121] The information management system shall use standard nomenclature.

[Rationale: Nomenclature throughout the information management system is to follow program


standards or, at minimum, is consistent throughout the system. Standard nomenclature is most
often ensured through specific program operations nomenclature standards.]

10.7.3.3 Information Management Compatibility

[V2 10122] The information management system shall be compatible with other systems within
the spacecraft.

[Rationale: The information management system displays, controls, nomenclature, and user
interfaces are to be consistent and compatible with other systems within the spacecraft.
Requirements are to ensure that the systems work together successfully and efficiently to ensure
task and mission success.]

10.7.3.4 Information Management Operation Rate

[V2 10123] The information management system shall operate at a rate that enables the crew to
perform tasks effectively and efficiently, e.g., within acceptable error limits and scheduled
operating times.

[Rationale: Response times that are too long prevent the crew from performing tasks effectively
and efficiently; thus, minimal system response times are to be established for information
management functions.]

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10.7.3.5 Information Management Data Provision

[V2 10124] The information management system shall provide the crew with data to perform
tasks at each workstation where those tasks are to be performed.

[Rationale: Design requirements are to specify which tasks are to be performed at which
workstations and subsequently ensure that all task-relevant data be available at those
workstations. Task analysis is to be performed to identify tasks and data needs.]

10.7.3.6 Information Management Security

[V2 10125] The information management system shall have features for the protection of
sensitive and private data, transmission, secure viewing, and sender verification.

[Rationale: Data sensitivity and protection or handling measures are to be identified such that
mechanisms for the protection of the data such as encryption or password protection can be put
in place.]

10.7.3.7 Information Management Ground Access

[V2 10126] The information management system shall allow for ground access to perform all
onboard database functions without crew intervention.

[Rationale: Ground personnel are to have the capability to access and perform data
management functions for all onboard data. Architecture is to be in place to support this as a
ground-to-vehicle interaction, without crew participation. This access is to take the following
into consideration: data protection, data transmission bandwidth, and—most importantly—
visibility to the crew. Although the crew is not required to accomplish these ground-initiated
functions, the crew is to be aware that the operations will occur, are presently occurring, or
have taken place.]

10.7.3.8 Information Capture and Transfer

[V2 10127] The information management system shall provide a capability for the crew to
capture and transfer information in a portable fashion.

[Rationale: The system is to provide the crew with the capability to transport information from a
display to another location. Requirements are to specify techniques such as screenshots or
digital downloads or captures to provide access to displayed information in locations where
there is no permanent display device.]

10.7.3.9 Information Annotation

[V2 10128] The information management system shall provide a capability for annotation by the
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[Rationale: The capability to allow the crew to annotate data displays through techniques such
as real-time markup capability, direct display modification, or hardcopy printing and redlining
is to be provided by the system. Annotation capability provides documentation of changes to
procedures or notes and tips from the crew that may be forgotten if left only as verbal
commentary.]

10.7.3.10 Information Backup and Restoration

[V2 10129] The information management system shall provide for crew-initiated data backup
and restoration for all mission data and automatic backup for critical data.

[Rationale: Measures such as data backups and data restores are to be in place to ensure that
data are protected from accidental loss. Backups are to occur automatically for critical data that
cannot be recreated; backups for less critical data are to be initiated on crew request, using
standard user interface commands.]

10.7.3.11 Alternative Information Sources

[V2 10130] The information management system shall provide alternative information sources
for use in the event of the loss of the information management system.

[Rationale: In the event that the information management system becomes unavailable, the
system needs to ensure that backup information sources are available for critical tasks, e.g.,
emergency procedures may have paper cue cards.]

10.7.3.12 Software System Recovery

[V2 10131] The information management system shall be rapidly recoverable from a software
system crash.

[Rationale: In the event of a system failure, the information management software is to be


sophisticated enough to be rapidly recovered. Additionally, the minimum time delay that is
acceptable before the information management system becomes operational after a system crash
is to be identified.]

11. SPACESUITS
Section 11 includes requirements that are specific to spacesuits and suited operations.
Spacesuits provide a self-contained habitable atmosphere that sustains human life and meets
crew health, safety, and performance needs throughout suited mission durations. Suited activities
(EVA, LEA or IVA) are an essential part of many human space missions. Unless otherwise
identified as being applicable to EVA, IVA or LEA spacesuits, requirements in this section will
be considered applicable to both. For the purposes of this NASA Technical Standard, the
following definitions are used for LEA Spacesuit Systems and EVA Spacesuit Systems:

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LEA Spacesuit System Definition: Any spacesuit system designed without an independent life
support system and primarily for use during launch, entry, and abort phases of space flight,
primarily to protect against toxic exposure, ebullism, hypoxia, and decompression sickness in the
event of an unplanned cabin depressurization or toxic release into the cabin. It may also be worn
during other dynamic phases of flight such as rendezvous and docking during which there is an
increased risk of cabin depressurization due to cabin leaks. The duration for which LEA
spacesuits are designed to operate will depend on mission scenarios and may range from a few
hours to several days per use.

EVA Spacesuit System Definition: Any spacesuit system designed to allow astronauts to perform
tasks outside of a spacecraft or habitat in microgravity or partial gravity. Performance of space
flight EVA consists of placing a human in a micro-environment that provides all the life support,
nutrition, hydration, waste, and consumables management function of an actual space vehicle,
while allowing crewmembers to perform mission tasks. EVA spacesuits are designed to be used
for durations of less than a day due to potential human and suit system constraints. This includes
all suited phases (e.g., prebreathe, leak checks, airlock/cabin/suitport depress).

As described in section 3.1 and Appendix E, many other requirements in this NASA Technical
Standard are also intended to be applicable to spacesuits; section 11 is a subset of requirements
that are uniquely applicable to spacesuits and suited operations. For planetary exploration
missions, crew access to the planetary surface within an EVA suit is fundamental to mission
success and safety. Suited activities allow many aspects of mission science, exploration, and
maintenance. Compliance with the requirements stated here is crucial to the health, safety, and
performance of the suited crew. Consult NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1, for EVA health and
medical requirements. Consult EVA-EXP-0035, Exploration EVA System Compatibility, for
detailed guidance and constraints primarily concerned with safety, design of EVA support
equipment, layout of EVA translation paths, and human-machine interfaces for crew operation.
It is important for vehicle designers to understand and account for the interfaces between vehicle
systems and spacesuits. Human system requirements that require consideration of the suit-to-
system interface are also identified in Appendix E.

11.1 Suit Design and Operations

11.1.1 Suited Donning and Doffing

[V2 11001] The system shall accommodate efficient and effective donning and doffing of
spacesuits for both nominal and contingency operations.

[Rationale: Spacesuit donning and doffing is a non-productive activity. Plus, tedious and
difficult tasks are more prone to neglect and human error. Finally, rapid donning can be critical
in an emergency. System developers need to consider total system design and human
accommodation, including emergency scenarios, assess donning task times, and evaluate
features such as unassisted donning.]

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11.1.2 Suit Environment

11.1.2.1 Suit Pressure Set-Points

[V2 11006] The suit shall provide the capability for the crewmember to select discrete suit
pressure set-points within the suit operating pressure ranges during pressurized and
unpressurized suited operations.

[Rationale: To implement operational concepts possible in a variable pressure suit, the


crewmember is to be able to select the desired discrete pressure setting.]

11.1.2.2 Suit Equilibrium Pressure

[V2 11007] Suits shall maintain pressure within 1.72 kPa (0.25 psi) after the suit has achieved an
equilibrium pressure for a set-point.

[Rationale: Maintaining a constant pressure level after a set-point has been reached is
important to protect the crewmember from discomfort in body cavities and sinuses, especially in
the ear. Maintaining a constant pressure level is intended to protect the crewmember in the
pressurized suit. Because of the relatively small total pressure volume in the suit, it is important
that the pressurized-suited crewmember is exposed to a pressure set-point that is constant
(unchanging). Excess fluctuations in suit pressure cause pressurized-suited crewmembers to
constantly re-equilibrate pressure in body cavities and sinuses, which increases the likelihood of
pressure-induced discomfort in these areas.]

11.1.2.3 Continuous Noise in Spacesuits

[V2 11009] Suits shall limit suit-induced continuous noise exposure at the ear to NC-50 or
below without the use of auxiliary hearing protection.

[Rationale: This requirement limits noise levels within the suit to allow for adequate voice
communications and comfort. This requirement does not apply to alarms, communications, or to
any noise experienced during maintenance activities. The noise attenuation effectiveness of
hearing protection or communications headsets may not be used to satisfy this requirement
unless they are included in the nominal suit configuration, i.e., not added to meet this
requirement. Consideration is to be given to protect the frequencies necessary for
communications transmission from ambient or suit-generated noise.]

11.1.2.4 EVA Suit Radiation Monitoring

[V2 11010] The suit shall provide or accommodate radiation monitoring and alerting functions
to allow the crew to take appropriate actions.

[Rationale: Radiation monitors are to provide primary data for controlling crewmember
radiation exposures during EVA. The current exposure limits for deterministic effects (short-term

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exposure limits) are specified in NASA–STD-3001, Volume 1; and to demonstrate compliance,


radiation monitoring is required.]

11.1.2.5 Suited Crewmember Heat Storage

[V2 11011] The system shall prevent the energy stored by each crewmember during nominal
suited operations from exceeding the limits defined by the range 3.0 kJ/kg (1.3 Btu/lb) > ΔQ
stored > -1.9 kJ/kg (-0.8 Btu/lb), where ΔQ stored is calculated using the 41 Node Man or
Wissler model.

[Rationale: This requirement applies to nominal microgravity EVA operations and nominal
surface EVA operations. Excess heat load and accumulation may quickly reach human tolerance
limits and may impair performance and health. Impairment begins when skin temperature
increases greater than 1.4ºC (2.5ºF -17) (0.6ºC [1ºF -17.4]) core or if pulse is greater than 140
bpm). Increases in body core temperature may lead to associated performance decrements.
Keeping the heat storage value below the performance impairment line allows the crewmember
the ability to conduct complex tasks without heat-induced degradation. If the crewmember is in a
suit, the heat load may increase rapidly. Supporting data from military aircrew protective
ensembles suggest body temperature may increase more rapidly over time in suited
crewmembers compared to those in a shirt-sleeve environment. The current change in heat
storage limit is to allow nominal suited operations with crewmember metabolic rates of 528 to
2220 kJ/hr (500 to 2100 Btu/hr) without undue heat discomfort.]

11.1.3 Suit Waste Management

11.1.3.1 Suited Body Waste Management – Provision

[V2 11013] Suits shall provide for management of urine, feces, menses, and vomitus of suited
crewmembers.

[Rationale: The total system is to be designed for body waste collection, as well as disposal of
waste in the system’s waste management system and cleaning of the suit for reuse. Waste
management items are to be able to contain and dispose of human waste with as much
containment and isolation as possible. Provisions are to be available for personal hygiene and
suit cleaning.]

11.1.3.2 EVA Suit Urine Collection

[V2 11028] EVA suits shall be capable of collecting a total urine volume of Vu = 0.5 +2.24t/24
L, where t is suited duration in hours.

[Rationale: This EVA suit requirement is separate from the LEA suit requirement below
requirement [V2 11014] LEA Suit Urine Collection, to ensure that the increased EVA suit
hydration (per requirement [V2 11030] EVA Suited Hydration, specifying an additional 8.1 fl oz
≈ 240 mL per hour for EVA suited operations) is a design consideration for EVA suit urine

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collection. This straightforward input-output equation does not consider variables such as
metabolic rate, relative humidity, or hydration, which could affect the total volume. The voided
urine is to be isolated to prevent inadvertent discharge in the suit that could result in injury to a
crewmember's skin or mucous membranes or damage to the suit system.]

11.1.3.3 LEA Suit Urine Collection

[V2 11014] LEA suits shall be capable of collecting a total urine volume of Vu = 0.5 + 2t/24 L
throughout suited operations, where t is suited duration in hours.

[Rationale: This requirement allows crewmembers to eliminate liquid waste at their discretion
without affecting work efficiency during suited operations. The suit is only responsible for the
expected urinary output during the time that the crewmember is in the suit. The urinary
collection system is to be capable of collecting all of the crewmember’s output in succession,
with an average void varying from 100 to 500 mL (3.4 to 16.9 fl oz). The rate of urinary delivery
into the system from the body varies by sex (greater for females because of lower urethral
resistance) but averages 10 to 35 mL/s (0.34 to 1.2 fl oz/s). Maximum flow rate with abdominal
straining in a female may be as high as 50 mL/s (1.9 fl oz/s) for a few seconds. Output collection
capacity is designed to match water input potential; the Vu equation does not consider variables
such as metabolic rate, relative humidity, or hydration, which could affect total urine volume.
The voided urine is to be isolated to prevent inadvertent discharge in the cabin that could result
in injury to a crewmember's skin or mucous membranes or damage to equipment.]

11.1.3.4 Suit Urine Collection per Day – Contingency

[V2 11015] For contingency suited operations lasting longer than 24 hours, suits shall be capable
of collecting and containing 1 L (33.8 fl oz) of urine per crewmember per day.

[Rationale: Urine output may be slightly greater or lower in various phases of the mission
associated with g-transitions and fluid intake levels. Rarely, a single void might be as much as 1
L (33.8 fl oz), so the equipment is to be able to accommodate this maximum. Also, in the event of
an unrecoverable vehicle pressure failure wherein an extended stay in the suit is used to
maintain life, crewmembers are to have the capability to access fecal and urine collection
systems. The voided urine is to be contained by the stowage and disposal hardware to prevent
inadvertent discharge into the suit that could result in injury to the crewmember’s mucous
membranes or equipment.]

11.1.3.5 Suit Feces Collection per Day – Contingency

[V2 11016] During contingency suited operations, suits shall be capable of collecting 75 g
(0.17 lb ) (by mass) and 75 mL (2.5 fl oz) (by volume) of fecal matter per crewmember per day.

[Rationale: In the event of an unrecoverable vehicle pressure failure wherein an extended stay
in the suit is used to maintain life, crewmembers are to have the capability to access fecal and
urine collection systems. Fecal waste collection is to be performed in a manner that minimizes

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escape of fecal contents into the general suit environment during microgravity operations
because of the high content of possibly pathogenic bacteria contained in the stool. In addition,
there is the potential of injury to crewmembers and hardware that could result from such
dissemination. EVA suits are to accommodate for fecal waste collection and containment during
all suited activities. Suited activities are nominally not expected to exceed 10 hours. The waste
quantities reflect the altered composition of the nutrition supplied during contingency suited
operations and are characteristically low in residue.]

11.1.3.6 Suit Isolation of Vomitus

[V2 11017] Suits shall be shown to not create any catastrophic hazards in the event of vomitus
from the crewmember.

[Rationale: SAS has affected crewmembers in the first 72 hours of flight. The crew is nominally
suited during the first 72 hours of flight for certain dynamic phases; vomiting in the suit may
occur at these times or if a contingency EVA occurs within that timeframe. On the planetary
surface, a high magnitude SPE could result in exposures that produce prodromal nausea and
vomiting. If vomitus enters the internal suit environment, it should be kept away from the suited
crewmember’s naso-pharyngeal space. Uncontrolled accumulation of vomitus may also interfere
with a crewmember’s vision.]

11.1.4 Suit Vision

11.1.4.1 Suited Field of Regard

[V2 11018] Suits shall provide a field of regard sufficient to allow the crewmember to
accomplish required suited tasks.

[Rationale: To enhance work efficiency index and mission success, the visor is to have minimal
interference with nominal visual acuity. The visor is to promote an adequate field of regard to
perform ground, IVA, and EVA tasks and prevent tunnel vision. Suit designers need to consult
with vehicle designers.]

11.1.4.2 Suit Helmet Optical Quality

[V2 11019] Suit helmets shall have sufficient optical qualities to allow the crewmember to
accomplish required suited tasks and maintain a level of SA necessary to maintain safety.

[Rationale: To enhance work efficiency index and mission success, the visor is to have minimal
interference with nominal visual acuity. The visor is to minimize haze, discoloration, and fog.]

11.1.4.3 Suit Helmet Luminance Shielding

[V2 11020] Suit helmets shall provide protection to suited crewmembers from viewing objects
with luminance that could prevent successful completion of required suited tasks.

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[Rationale: Individual tasks or crewmembers may require or desire higher or lower lighting
levels than that provided for other tasks or crewmembers.]

11.1.4.4 Suit Helmet Visual Distortions

[V2 11021] Suit helmets shall be free from visual distortion.

[Rationale: To enhance mission success, vision through a suited crewmember’s helmet is to be


free of visual distortion.]

11.1.4.5 Suit Helmet Displays

[V2 11022] Suit helmet field of regard shall be unencumbered if helmet- or head-mounted
displays are provided.

[Rationale: To enhance mission success, vision through a suited crewmember’s helmet is to


have minimal interference with nominal visual acuity. Inclusion of any display in the helmet is to
promote an adequate field of regard to perform ground, IVA, and EVA tasks and prevent tunnel
vision.]

11.1.5 Suit Information Management

[V2 11023] The system shall allow the crewmember to effectively input, store, receive, display,
process, distribute, update, monitor and dispose of relevant information on consumable levels,
suit status and alerts, and biomedical data.

[Rationale: Feedback of relevant suit atmospheric and physiologic information to the crew
allows better consumable management, improves optimization of EVA task performance, and
reduces risk of physiologic stress/injury. Having insight into trends in physiological parameters
and life-sustaining consumables allows the IVA or EVA crew to act prospectively in preventing
unsafe operating conditions or responding to off-nominal scenarios. This requirement may be
met by integrated systems with the details of each system’s responsibility defined in individual
System Requirements Documents (SRDs) and in Information Requirements Documents (IRDs).
Where feasible, it may be desirable for ground medical support to see biomedical telemetry
during contingency and mission-preserving EVA, as well as during unrecoverable vehicle
pressure loss, to ensure the health and safety of the crew. These data will also be monitored
during nominal lunar surface operations to ensure the health and safety of the crew, although
automated suit algorithms may be the primary method rather than ground medical support.
Derived body core temperature and heart rhythm (real-time) are desired for microgravity
operations, and derived body core temperature is desired for lunar operations. Note that crew
may refer to the suited crewmember, the intravehicular crew, or ground crew. The recipients of
the data should be defined by the program or project. Relevant information should be
determined through task analysis.]

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11.1.6 Pressure Suits for Protection from Cabin Depressurization

[V2 11100] The system shall provide the capability for crewmembers to wear pressure suits for
sufficient duration during launch, entry, descent (to/from Earth, or other celestial body) and any
operation deemed high risk for loss of crew life due to loss of cabin pressurization (such as in
mission dockings, operations during periods of high incidence of Micrometeoroids and Orbital
Debris (MMOD) or complex vehicle maneuvers).

[Rationale: Pressure suits for each crewmember are required to protect the crew in the event of
a large cabin leak beyond the vehicle’s ability to feed and maintain a habitable atmosphere for
an operationally relevant period of time. The duration the vehicle/suit system must maintain
habitability during exploration class missions may be orders of magnitude longer than during
LEO operations, where emergency return to Earth can be measured in hours. The use of
pressure suits increases the probability of crew survival by allowing crewmembers sufficient
time to remedy any vehicle failure and arrive at the next closest breathable atmosphere, either
on Earth or alternative safe haven.

Launch, entry, and descent operations have the increased probability of decompression events
based on past space flight history. Docking event risk profile is dependent on vehicle size,
docking vestibules, and availability of access to alternate sealable pressurized volumes. For
operations within the spacesuit, the crew will be protected against ebullis, hypoxia, toxic
exposure and decompression sickness. Refer to the Chapter 11 for requirements (such as
required O2 and CO2 concentrations, DCS prevention, suit pressures, waste management, etc.)
associated with the design and capabilities of a pressure suit.

Note: Alternate methods of providing equivalent protection against decompression events


should be evaluated for each operational scenario. Also, reference [V2 9053] Protective
Equipment for applicability.]

11.2 Suited Functions

11.2.1 Ability to Work in Suits

[V2 11024] Suits shall provide mobility, dexterity, and tactility to enable the crewmember to
accomplish suited tasks within acceptable physical workload and fatigue limits while minimizing
the risk of injury.

[Rationale: Suited crewmembers are to be able to perform tasks required to meet mission goals
and operate human-system interfaces required for use during suited operations. Suits can limit
the crew mobility, dexterity, and tactility below that of unsuited crewmember. Wear and tear on
the suit as exposed to extraterrestrial environments should be considered. Suit pressurization
can further reduce crewmember capabilities. For example, the crewmember should not have to
remove gloves to operate the controls while in the LEA suit. In the event of a rapid
decompression event, the crewmember will not likely have enough time to don any unsecured
equipment.]

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11.2.2 Suited Nutrition

[V2 11025] The system shall provide a means for crewmember nutrition in pressure suits
designed for surface (e.g., Moon or Mars) EVAs of more than 4 hours in duration or any suited
activities greater than 12 hours in duration.

[Rationale: Additional nutrients, including fluids, are necessary during suited operations as
crewmember energy expenditure is greater during those activities. Additional kilocalories (kcal),
based on metabolic energy replacement requirements from moderate to heavy EVA tasks, allow
the crewmember to maintain lean body weight during the course of the mission. Lean body
(especially muscular) weight maintenance is a key component of preserving crew health during
the missions and keeping performance at a level required to complete mission objectives.
Nutritional supply during suited operations allows the crewmembers to maintain high
performance levels throughout the duration of the EVA. Apollo astronauts strongly
recommended the availability of a high-energy substance, either liquid or solid, for consumption
during a surface EVA as mentioned in the Apollo Medical Summit. During contingency
microgravity EVAs and/or for EVAs less than 4 hours in duration, this capability is not required.
During long-duration suited operations such as an unplanned pressure reduction scenario, the
crew is to be able to consume nutrition from an external source to maintain crew performance.]

11.2.3 Drinking Water

11.2.3.1 LEA Suited Hydration

[V2 11029] The system shall provide a means for on-demand crewmember hydration while
suited, including a minimum quantity of potable water of 2 L (67.6 fl oz) per 24 hours for the
LEA suit.

[Rationale: Potable water is necessary during suited operations to prevent dehydration caused
by perspiration and insensible water loss, as well as to improve crewmember comfort. LEA-
suited hydration has to be available both while suited and unpressurized as well as suited and
pressurized. Having the potable water system be rechargeable from an external source is
acceptable as long as the suit system has sufficient capacity to allow on-demand ready access to
water at crewmember discretion without impacting work efficiency. During long-duration LEA-
suited operations such as an unplanned pressure reduction scenario, the crew is to be able to
consume water from an external source to prevent crew performance degradation associated
with dehydration.]

11.2.3.2 EVA Suited Hydration

[V2 11030] The system shall provide a means for on-demand crewmember hydration while
suited, including a minimum quantity of potable water of 240 mL (8.1 fl oz) per hour for EVA
suited operations.

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[Rationale: Potable water is necessary during suited operations to prevent dehydration caused
by perspiration and insensible water loss, as well as to improve crew comfort. Having the
potable water system be rechargeable from an external source is acceptable as long as the
internal suit reservoir has sufficient capacity to allow ready access to water without impacting
work efficiency. Hundreds of microgravity EVAs have been performed using a 950 mL (32.1 fl
oz) in-suit drink bag, but this alone does not meet the minimum recommendations for hydration
during moderate activity. Factors that may affect an individual’s hydration needs include body
size, sweat rates, thermal environment, humidity, and metabolic rate. Given the wide range of
differences between people and EVA characteristics, 240 mL (8.1 fl oz)/hour is the minimum
recommendation to cover most applications. During surface EVAs, crewmembers will most likely
be suited for 10 hours, including approximately 7 hours expending energy on the lunar surface.
Apollo astronauts strongly recommended the availability of an appropriate quantity of water for
consumption during a lunar EVA. Specifically, Apollo astronauts recommended during the
Apollo Medical Summit, that the availability of 240 mL (8.1 fl oz) per hour of water for
consumption during a lunar EVA, with water available for contingency scenarios such as a 10-
km walk-back in case of rover failure. The intent of this requirement is for the suit system to have
sufficient capacity to allow on-demand ready access to water at crew-discretion without
impacting work efficiency.]

11.2.4 Suited Medication Administration

[V2 11027] The system shall provide a means for administration of medication to a suited,
pressurized crewmember for pressurized suited exposures greater than 12 hours.

[Rationale: As a contingency, administration of medication from an external source to a suited


crewmember may be required at a time in which it is not possible to doff the suit, e.g., during an
unplanned pressure reduction scenario. Medication and administration method designs are to be
integrated into suit design.]

11.2.5 Suited Relative Humidity

[V2 11031] For suited operations, the system shall limit RH to the levels in Table 34, Average
Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Suited Operations.

[Rationale: Average humidity is to be maintained above the lower limits stated to ensure that
the environment is not too dry for the nominal functioning of mucous membranes. During low
humidity exposures, additional water is to be provided to the crew to prevent dehydration.
Humidity is to be maintained below the upper limits for crew comfort to allow for effective
evaporation and to limit the formation of condensation. Excess moisture in the glove can
contribute to trauma at the fingertips.]

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Table 34 — Average Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Suited Operations


Average RH Time Allowed
RH ≤ 5% 1 hr
5% < RH ≤ 15% 2 hr
15% < RH ≤ 25% 8 hr
25% < RH ≤ 75% (nominal range1) Indefinite2
1. Nominal humidity range is included for completeness.
2. Assumes temperature is within nominal range in accordance with
requirement Comfort Zone [V2 6012] in this NASA Technical
Standard.

11.2.6 LEA Suited Decompression Sickness Prevention Capability

[V2 11032] LEA spacesuits shall be capable of operating at sufficient pressure to protect against
Type II decompression sickness in the event of a cabin depressurization.

[Rationale: LEA spacesuits are worn inside spacecraft to protect crewmembers in the event of
contingencies such as contamination or depressurization of the spacecraft cabin. For example,
in Soyuz 11, a rapid decompression due to a faulty valve occurred at an altitude of about 104
miles, led to the death of all three (unsuited) crewmembers within two minutes. Protection
against serious life-threatening (Type II) DCS in the event of an unplanned rapid cabin
depressurization depends on providing adequate suit pressure to crewmembers because there is
no opportunity for oxygen prebreathe or immediate post event treatment. Based on best available
data and computational models, LEA spacesuit pressure of 40 kPa (5.8 psia) will limit the
probability of Type II DCS occurrence to less than 15% for a rapid depressurization when
saturated at a cabin pressure of 14.7 psia. If cabin pressure is nominally less than 14.7 psia, as
expected during Exploration missions, the resulting minimum suit pressure could be less than 5.8
psia.]

11.3 Suited Atmosphere

11.3.1 Suited Thermal Control

[V2 11033] The suit shall allow the suited crewmembers and remote operators to adjust the suit
thermal control system.

[Rationale: The ability to control suited atmospheric conditions is important for crew health
and comfort, and for mission tasks, to ensure efficient and effective performance. Temperature
can be adjusted in a number of ways depending on the suit and vehicle system design (e.g.,
changing water flow, inlet temperature.]

11.3.2 Suited Atmospheric Data Recording

[V2 11034] Systems shall automatically record suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2.

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[Rationale: Access to atmospheric data is needed for suit systems, as each of these parameters
is critical to crew health and comfort. Additionally, the ability to view past recorded data helps
to prevent suited environmental conditions that could harm the crew or suit system and can aid
in the effort to troubleshoot problems. ppO2 can be directly measured or calculated indirectly
and recorded. Recording of thermal comfort variables may be useful.]

11.3.3 Suited Atmospheric Data Displaying

[V2 11035] Suits shall display suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2 data to the suited crewmember.

[Rationale: These atmospheric parameters are critical to human health and comfort, and access
to this atmospheric data needs to be provided to the crewmember. The crewmember needs to
view the environmental status in real time to help prevent environmental conditions that could
harm them or the suit system. The implementation of the display is addressed by various
requirements in section 10 of this NASA Technical Standard.]

11.3.4 Suited Atmospheric Monitoring and Alerting

[V2 11036] Suits shall monitor suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2 and alert the crewmember when
they are outside safe limits.

[Rationale: Systems are to be capable of monitoring the atmosphere to identify when


parameters are outside set limits so that the system can alert the crew and the crew can take
appropriate actions to maintain health and safety. See sections 10.3.4, Audio Displays, and
10.7.2, Caution and Warning, in this NASA Technical Standard for additional information. Note
that crew may refer to the suited crewmember, the intravehicular crew, or ground crew. The
recipients of the data should be defined by the program or project. Monitoring and alerting of
thermal comfort variables may be useful.]

11.3.5 Nominal Spacesuit Carbon Dioxide Levels

[V2 11039] The spacesuit shall limit the inspired CO2 partial pressure (PICO2) in accordance
with Table 35, Spacesuit Inspired Partial Pressure of CO2 (PICO2) Limits.

[Rationale: Spacesuit design (flow rate, helmet shape, etc.) and crewmember metabolic rates
(average and transient) affect the extent to which CO2 accumulates inside a spacesuit and is
inspired by crewmembers. Inspired CO2 partial pressure levels in Table 35 are based on review
of scientific literature combined with past EVA experience, prescribed standardized human-in-
the-loop testing, suit inlet CO2 of <2 mmHg, and suit ventilation utilized in heritage designs.
Verification methods would utilize the standardized testing method as published in ICES-2018-
15, Bekdash, et al., July 2018.]

Note: Off-nominal CO2 values are not included within this NASA Technical Standard due to the
unique circumstances of each mission (expected human performance, duration of exposure,

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access to medical care, etc.) and would be derived as a lower level program/project
requirement.

Table 35—Spacesuit Inspired Partial Pressure of CO2 (PICO2) Limits †


PICO2 Allowable Cumulative Duration
(mmHg) (hours per day)
PICO2 > 15.0 Do Not Exceed
12.5 < PICO2 ≤ 15.0 ≤ 0.5
10.0 < PICO2 ≤ 12.5 ≤ 1.0
7.0 < PICO2 ≤ 10.0 ≤ 2.5
4.0 < PICO2 ≤ 7.0 ≤ 7.0
PICO2 ≤ 4.0 indefinite

The requirements in Table 35 are to be met in the presence of the expected average and transient
metabolic rates for the full suited duration, including prebreathe, checkout, EVA, and
repressurization time. Total duration in the suit is not to exceed 14 hours.

† The values in Table 35 are based on Shuttle and ISS EVA experience, representing a frequency
of up to 4 EVAs over a 14-day mission or up to 5 EVAs during a 6-month mission. If additional
frequency of EVAs beyond the existing experience base is required, monitoring of crewmembers
for hypercapnic signs and symptoms will be necessary until a sufficient experience base is
generated.

11.4 Suited Metabolic Rate

11.4.1 EVA Suited Metabolic Rate Measurement

[V2 11037] The system shall measure or calculate metabolic rates of suited EVA crewmembers.

[Rationale: Real-time monitoring during EVA is a current medical requirement and provides
awareness of exertion level, including whether or not exertion levels are above or below normal
for a particular crewmember and task.]

11.4.2 EVA Suited Metabolic Rate Display

[V2 11038] The system shall display metabolic data of suited EVA crewmembers to the crew.

[Rationale: Metabolic data are important indicators of human health and performance, and
access to these data needs to be provided to the crew. The crew needs to view the metabolic
information in real time to provide awareness and potential adjustment of exertion level,
including whether or not exertion levels are above or below normal for a particular crewmember
and task. Note that crew may refer to the suited crewmember, the intravehicular crew, or ground
crew. The recipients of the data should be defined by the program or project.]

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11.5 Incapacitated Crew Rescue (ICR)

[V2 11101] Resources shall be provided to rescue an incapacitated suited crewmember(s).

[Rationale: Incapacitation of a suited crewmember can occur in microgravity or on planetary


surfaces. An incapacitation event could render the affected crewmember partially or fully reliant
on the rescuer crewmember either temporarily or continually during the ICR. Resources needed
during an ICR include appropriate hardware aids (restraints, translational aids, lifting handles,
hoisting devices, etc.), consumables, and operational planning for both the incapacitated
crewmember and rescue crewmember for all ICR phases. ICR phases encompass the initial
occurrence of the event through medical stabilization of the incapacitated crewmember inside
the vehicle (including suit doffing).]

12. GROUND ASSEMBLY DESIGN AND EMERGENCY EGRESS


OPERATIONS
This section focuses on the design of space flight systems, hardware, and equipment that are
accessed, used, or interfaced in some way by personnel other than the space flight crews (e.g.,
ground support personnel) during preflight ground processing, launch, landing, recovery,
contingency, and ground emergency egress operations.

12.1 Ground Assembly Design

This section focuses on the design of space flight systems, hardware, and equipment that are
accessed, used, or interfaced in some way by personnel other than just the space flight crews
(e.g., ground support personnel). Space flight systems include those systems that support crew
launch, orbit, transit, surface ops, return, and recovery. Ground support personnel perform
numerous tasks utilizing space flight systems, hardware, and equipment at times other than
during space flight such as during ground operations before launches and after landings.
Incapable, incomplete, or improper performance of tasks and/or improper use of hardware and
equipment by the ground support personnel could lead to LOM or LOC of the space flight crew.

The requirements in this section ensure that the capabilities and needs of the ground processing
crew are considered during the design and development of the flight system along with ensuring
that the flight system is not compromised during the assembly, test, and operational phases.

The requirements listed in section 12.1 of this NASA Technical Standard apply only to the design
and development of flight systems interfaced by ground support personnel at integration, launch,
landing, recovery, and deservicing sites. These requirements are optional for designs at
manufacturing and development sites.

This section is applicable for the following: when NASA is performing the ground processing for
vehicles built by non-NASA vendor or when one vendor builds the vehicle and a second vendor is

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responsible for the assembly, integration, and maintenance. If one vendor is responsible for the
design, assembly and maintenance then this section does not apply.

12.1.1 System Assumptions

[V2 12003] Each human space flight program shall document the system support design and
environment:

a. Work environment (e.g., lighting, heating, atmosphere, gravity).

b. Tools and support equipment.

c. Ground support personnel characteristics (e.g., size, training, experience, number,


physical and cognitive capabilities, skills, ergonomics).

d. Ground support personnel tasks (e.g. environment, complexity, scheduling).

[Rationale: A separate support system (i.e., facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures) is


required to support the space flight system. The two systems have to work together so that the
space flight system can achieve its performance goals. The space flight system developer may not
be in control of the support system; but to properly design the space flight system, the developer
has to have a clear understanding of the support system, including its functions and users.]

12.1.2 Ground Support Personnel Accommodation

12.1.2.1 Anthropometry, Biomechanics, Range of Motion, and Strength

[V2 12004] Each program shall identify an anthropometry, biomechanics, range of motion, and
strength data set for the ground support population to be accommodated in support of all
requirements in this section of this NASA Technical Standard.

[Rationale: Ground support personnel anthropometry, reach, biomechanics, range of motion,


and strength need to be defined for the program in a data set. Ground support personnel data
sets may represent different populations than space flight crew. Existing data sets found in the
HIDH can be used; but if not, applicable new data sets may need to be developed. Systems need
to accommodate the physical capabilities and limitations of ground support personnel to allow
for required servicing, maintenance, assembly, testing, or operational use by ground support
personnel (e.g., rescue, flight test, special docking). Systems architecture and vehicle layout and
tasks should not force ground support personnel to move, twist, or stretch into awkward
positions. Tasks that require awkward positioning can increase the likelihood of errors or
injury.]

12.1.2.2 Protective Equipment

[V2 12005] The system shall accommodate ground personnel protective equipment and attire.

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[Rationale: The design has to accommodate for ground personnel functions constrained or
increased by protective equipment or combinations of such (e.g., pressurized or unpressurized
suits, breathing hoses or air packs, gloves, fall protection harnesses, masks, hats or helmets,
sensors, cords). Protective equipment often limits human capabilities (e.g., visual envelope,
range of motion, reach envelope, audio, communication, grasp) and often increases personnel
work volumes or quantity of personnel anticipated (e.g., pressurized suited tasks often require a
minimum of two personnel and air packs or hoses). Design factors for audio, communication,
displays, and control systems should accommodate for face, ear, and/or hand protection (e.g.,
larger knobs, increased volume, larger tactile surfaces, resistive touchscreens). Integrated task
analysis has to be performed to identify designs or functions that may be affected by protective
equipment or attire. Physical characteristics of protective equipment need to be provided to
designers so the protective equipment can be accommodated in system design.]

12.1.2.3 Volume Accommodation

[V2 12006] The system shall provide the volume necessary for the ground support personnel to
perform all ground processing tasks using the required tools and equipment.

[Rationale: The physical work envelopes have to accommodate full or partial access for the
expected number of ground support personnel, equipment required to perform the task, and any
associated protective equipment. The volume has to accommodate body, work, reach, visual,
tool, and protective equipment envelopes to accomplish the task. The physical work envelopes of
doors, hatches, and entryways should consider further volumetric restrictions imposed by
ground processing, including door/hatch masses and hinges, if captive, actuators, or other entry
mechanisms along with air ducts, cords, sensors, protective covers, safety equipment, portable
lighting, and potential mechanical assist devices (e.g., personnel and equipment entry platforms,
lift devices). For safe passage, timeliness, and to prevent collateral damage, hatches and
ingress/egress openings have to be large enough for the ground support personnel to pass safely
and efficiently in situations involving suited personnel, transporting equipment or hardware
through the opening, emergency or contingency operations, or incapacitated personnel rescue.]

12.1.2.4 Ground Processing – Induced Forces

[V2 12007] Systems, hardware, and equipment shall be protected from or be capable of
withstanding forces imposed by the ground support personnel or ground support equipment
(GSE), in a 1-g environment.

[Rationale: Either by vehicle design (preferred) or through other means (e.g., labels, placard,
cover, training, walking platforms, procedures), the space flight system needs to be protected
from the forces imposed by ground support personnel (and their associated equipment) while
performing vehicle tasks. Furthermore, any accessible items that could be inappropriately used
such as handles, steps, handrails, or mobility aids should either be designed to withstand the
forces imposed by the ground support personnel or be clearly labeled as a keep-out zone.
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parts of a vehicle may not be used as handles, steps, or handrails so that ground support and
space flight crews do not inadvertently damage delicate portions of the vehicle. Priority should
be given to areas where ground support and space flight crews will traverse and /or work most
frequently and those areas with the most severe potential hazard consequences.]

12.1.2.5 Systems Accessibility

[V2 12008] System components, hardware, and/or equipment that requires ground support
personnel inspection or interaction shall be accessible.

[Rationale: Ground support personnel have to be able to access system components, hardware,
or equipment that requires inspection or interaction. Consideration needs to be given for type of
access and inspection (e.g., physical and visual) needed for each component, hardware, and
equipment during vehicle design. Proximity and envelope required for the access and inspection
is defined by the function.]

12.1.2.6 Tool Clearance

[V2 12009] The system shall provide tool clearances for tool installation and actuation for all
tool interfaces during ground processing.

[Rationale: The required tool clearance for fit and actuation is to be determined and applied to
the design of hardware. Consideration needs to be given to type of tool, the user's hand action,
the tool’s motion envelope and forces needed, the user population hand anthropometric data,
adjacent equipment, the inclusion and use of appropriate shields/guards/gloves, and the need for
tool tethering when determining the minimum clearance dimensions.]

12.1.3 Hardware and Software Design to Support Ground Operations

12.1.3.1 Flight Hardware Differentiation

[V2 12010] Flight system components that have the same or similar form but different functions
shall not be physically interchangeable.

[Rationale: Components requiring installation (including, but not limited to, Line Replacement
Units (LRUs) that are not interchangeable functionally will not be interchangeable physically.
This requirement addresses installation of a component in the wrong location. While some
installable units may be used for the same function in multiple instances (e.g., redundant
strings), many may be physically similar but functionally distinct. In such cases, installation in
the wrong location could result in damage to the hardware or to the system into which it is
inserted. This requirement is intended to preclude such installation in the wrong location.
Physical designs may include incompatible bolt patterns, pin/hole alignment, and/or baseplate
differences that do not allow incorrect and/or inadvertent location installation. In addition to
differentiation, labeling to show distinctions should be applied.]

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12.1.3.2 Hardware Protection

[V2 12011] The system shall provide a means of protecting flight hardware and equipment from
damage during ground processing.

[Rationale: Equipment that can reasonably sustain damage during ground processing should
have a means of being protected during ground operations (e.g., window covers, wire covers,
propulsion line covers). Note that removable Ground Support Equipment can be used to
accomplish this goal.]

12.1.3.3 Mobility Aids

[V2 12012] The system shall provide mobility aids to support expected ground support
personnel tasks.

[Rationale: Mobility aids such as handholds allow ground support personnel to safely and
efficiently move from one location to another, preventing inadvertent damage to equipment.
Required tasks will need to be determined by task analysis, which will include the identification
of mobility aids.]

12.1.3.4 Equipment Handling Design

[V2 12013] All items designed to be carried, supported, or removed and replaced shall have a
means for grasping, handling, and carrying.

[Rationale: This requirement is intended to avoid damage to flight hardware and to prevent
injury to ground support personnel. Items that are unable to be reasonably moved may incur
injury to ground support personnel or damage to the flight systems if handled inappropriately.
Flight items that have to be moved may be damaged if handled inappropriately. Damage to flight
hardware and injury to the ground support personnel can result from poor grips on a non-
handle protrusion or from protrusions that do not hold the weight of the hardware. Non-handle
protrusions can break and lead to dropping flight hardware. Handles or handholds need to be
designed to support the weight of the hardware, any lifting mechanisms, accommodate bare or
gloved hands where appropriate, be non-slip, and/or be clearly labeled.]

12.1.3.5 Inadvertent Operation Prevention

[V2 12014] The system shall be designed to prevent inadvertent operation of controls during
ground processing.

[Rationale: The system needs to be designed to preclude inadvertent operation. For example,
accidental activation by contact can be prevented by the use of guards, covers, and physical
separation from other controls. Accidental activation of commands can be prevented with an
“arm-fire” mechanism. Two-step commanding allows for ground support personnel
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be spaced to prevent inadvertent actuation of adjacent switches. For example, hard plastic,
molded covers may be placed over contact-sensitive items, covers placed over adjacent switches,
or metal foot and handholds may be added to assure only applicable steps are executed.]

12.1.3.6 Incorrect Installation Prevention

[V2 12015] System hardware and equipment shall be designed to prevent incorrect mounting or
installation.

[Rationale: This requirement is intended to assure that fasteners are inserted in the correct
holes, brackets are attached in the correct location, connectors are installed in the correct
position, etc. Improperly mounting equipment during ground processing will result in unsafe
conditions for space flight crews and increase the risk of LOC/LOM events through damage to
hardware or changes in configuration during launch and ascent. Physical features to prevent
incorrect mounting or installation largely prevent these situations. Examples of physical features
include supports, guides, size or shape differences, fastener locations, and alignment pins.
Physical features are the first line of defense for preventing such errors. In addition to physical
features, labeling or marking mitigates human error. Visual indication might include any
marking on or adjacent to the hardware/equipment interface, labels, or color coding that
provides information about mounting. Unique labeling of hardware/equipment provides an
indication that the item to be mounted and the mounting location match. Labels provide
contextual information to help assure that the ground support personnel do not attempt to install
a hardware item incorrectly; such an attempt could damage the hardware or the interfaces on
the vehicle.]

12.1.3.7 Pre-Defined Tool Set

[V2 12016] The system shall be designed to be assembled, prepared for launch, maintained, and
reconfigured using a pre-defined set of standard tools and lesser set of any pre-established set of
specialized tools.

[Rationale: Establishing a minimal set of tools for pre and postmission processing of flight
hardware requires integration across space flight systems, hardware, and equipment designs.
The goal is to have an integrated set of tools (across systems or programs) that can be used for
all ground processing tasks, using common tools wherever possible. Defined toolsets would
reduce the number and types of tools and subsequently reduce the number and types of fasteners.
Minimizing the variations and quantity within the tool set reduces training time, processing time,
potential damage to hardware and injury to personnel, and decreases the chance of using the
wrong tool for the work. System designs and tool determinations should accommodate tool
reach, grasps, and volumes of ground personnel populations, tool motions, and any concurrent
flight system component volume needed around the tool use. For example, designs should
account for tools being used by one person while adjacent personnel assist in securing the
weight or positioning of a removable or tested component. Tool grasps, weights, tethering, and
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task analyses should be performed to support use of common tools or determine where
specialized tools may need to be pre-defined.]

12.1.3.8 Captive Fasteners

[V2 12017] Fasteners on installable units shall be captive.

[Rationale: A captive fastener is one that is automatically retained in a work piece when it is not
performing its load-bearing job. Captive fasteners for maintenance, assembly, integration, and
processing tasks, therefore, do not require ground support personnel to restrain and store them
during task performance, and can more easily be installed with one hand, reducing task times
and reducing the chance of fastener loss. Dropped fasteners could become Foreign Object
Debris (FOD), which pose a risk during the mission. They can cause injury, impact launch
schedule, and damage equipment.]

12.1.3.9 Ground Processing Without Damage

[V2 12018] The system shall be designed for assembly, testing and checkout, troubleshooting,
and maintenance that prevents damage to other components.

[Rationale: Damage to certified flight components will cause costly recertification and may
impact the launch. This requirement is intended to limit such damage and recertification by
maintaining a flight configuration for all systems that are not part of the maintenance activity
and providing mitigation strategies when possible. To define the necessary accommodations for
maintenance without damage, an integrated task analysis has to be performed for each
maintenance activity. Methods that have been successfully used to preclude damaging other
components during maintenance include the following: (1) routing cables to prevent mechanical
damage, pinching by doors, or twisting; (2) protecting against inadvertent actuation; and (3)
implementing provisions for components that are susceptible to abuse or those frequently used.]

12.1.3.10 Replaceable Items

[V2 12019] The system shall locate maintenance items so that a planned ground processing or
corrective or preventive maintenance task does not require the deintegration or demating of other
systems or components.

[Rationale: Deintegration of certified flight components will cause costly recertification if


disturbed. This requirement is intended to limit damage and recertification by maintaining a
flight configuration of all systems and providing mitigation strategies when possible. Corrective
maintenance is limited to LRUs, whereas preventive maintenance is a planned maintenance
activity (e.g., battery replacement). To define the necessary accommodations for maintenance
without damage, an integrated task analysis has to be performed for each maintenance activity.]

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12.1.3.11 Visual Access for Ground Processing

[V2 12020] The system shall provide direct line-of-sight visual access to all flight system
components requiring inspections or other human-system interactions, except self-mating
connectors, on which ground processing is performed by ground personnel.

[Rationale: Direct line-of-site visual access reduces the likelihood of human error that can
occur when blind (by feel) operations or operations requiring the use of specialized tools (e.g.,
mirrors or bore scopes) are performed. The addition of obstructions from the hands, tools,
equipment, PPE (e.g., gloves, protective suits), corrective lenses, and the components or cabling
needs to be considered during the line-of-sight operation. Reliance on just the “feel” of the
hardware introduces human error variances. A self-mating connector is a connector that, when
two pieces of hardware slide into place, they automatically self-mate. See requirement [V2
12014] Inadvertent Operation Prevention.]

12.1.3.12 Lighting

[V2 12021] The flight system in combination with ground support equipment shall provide
lighting to perform ground processing tasks in the vehicle.

[Rationale: Lighting is required to ensure that the ground support personnel can adequately
view the hardware/equipment associated with the task, and it is generally accomplished through
GSE but may include flight lighting. Additionally, this may require an integrated solution,
utilizing the flight vehicle and ground equipment providers. Lighting or illumination types,
levels, controls, selection, and design factors should accommodate general assembly or bench
work tasks down to extra fine precision while accounting for lux or lumen levels, shadow
prevention, indirect and direct glare mitigations, color temperature, brightness adjustability,
dark adaptation, color rendering, and lighting color techniques (e.g., red flood, low-color
temperature, bright markings [foot-lamberts]). Variations in operating conditions such as
natural sunlight, artificial lighting, or filtering also have to be considered.]

12.1.3.13 Supplemental Systems

[V2 12022] The system shall be designed to support any supplemental systems that are required
to assist ground support personnel when an assigned task cannot reliably, safely, or effectively be
performed by ground support personnel alone.

[Rationale: Tasks that cannot be reliably, safely, or efficiently performed by the ground support
personnel are to be identified. In those cases, supplemental systems (such as GSE) will need to
be accommodated in design. This may include providing attach points for GSE, rails, tracking or
removal guides, and/or accommodation of ground support lighting.]

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12.1.3.14 Operational Consistency

[V2 12023] The system shall be designed for consistent operation across ground processing
tasks.

[Rationale: The intent of this requirement is to ensure commonality and consistency across
flight systems. This will facilitate learning and minimize interface-induced ground support
personnel error. Examples include consistent use of control direction (“on” is always “up”),
“closed” direction is always the same (right), consistent use of a release mechanism,
terminology, markings, color coding, etc.]

12.1.3.15 Restraints and Platforms

[V2 12024] The system shall accommodate restraint and platform placement that ensures the
reach and work envelope of the suited or unsuited ground support personnel for the required
tasks.

[Rationale: Restraints and platforms are intended to keep personnel from falling (or related
hazards), allow for hardware access, and protect the hardware from inadvertent ground support
personnel collision. A task analysis will identify locations where restraints and platforms are
needed. A worksite analysis will inform the placement and design the restraints and platforms
needed.]

12.1.3.16 System Feedback

[V2 12025] The system shall provide feedback to the operator indicating successful task
completion.

[Rationale: Feedback can include visual indication, audible click, handle position, bolt height,
alert, etc. Feedback at task completion is important to prevent continual inputs into the system,
which may lead to damage to the system. For example, when filling a tank, feedback that the tank
is full is important to prevent overfilling, which may result in human injury or
hardware/equipment damage. If system feedback is not possible, another means of feedback is
necessary (i.e., GSE). For example, if the system does not provide indication of a full tank, the
equipment used to fill the tank should provide the feedback.]

12.1.3.17 Stowage Access

[V2 12026] The system shall provide access for ground support personnel to spacecraft stowage
volumes that require late loading and early unloading of items.

[Rationale: Ground personnel are responsible for any “late loading” of items such as fresh
food, pharmaceuticals, and experiment items with short lifetimes that need to be placed onboard
the spacecraft within 24 hours of launch. Similarly, “early access” items need to be retrieved off
the spacecraft within a short time after landing. Regular unloading requires waiting until the

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spacecraft returns to the processing facility, which could be weeks later. The intent of this
requirement is to allow the ground support personnel to perform these access operations safely
without disruption to the space flight crew or spacecraft.]

12.1.3.18 Flight Software Systems

[V2 12027] The system shall allow the ground support personnel safe operation of flight
software systems for ground processing.

[Rationale: Ground support personnel may be required to access flight software systems during
ground operations tasks. Therefore, it is critical for flight software systems to have a mode or
configuration for safe operation by ground support personnel.]

12.1.4 Safety

12.1.4.1 Sharp Edge and Burr Injury Prevention

[V2 12028] The system shall protect ground support personnel from injury resulting from sharp
edges and burrs.

[Rationale: Protection of ground support personnel from injury controls ground operations
costs by assuring that bodily fluids, such as blood, do not contaminate flight systems, degrading
flight safety. In those areas that the ground support personnel would access for ground
processing and maintenance, the design should protect them from burrs, sharp edges, and sharp
corners. Support personnel may have an additional risk that system hardware may be in a more
exposed configuration during maintenance or installation/removal operations. The intent of this
requirement is for a design solution, not an operational solution, since the latter results in
expensive recurring costs. The requirement might be met by rounding of edges and corners,
sanding burrs, or by designing flight structure that hides sharp edges and corners and burrs
from ground personnel during planned operations. It cannot be met by design of remove-before-
flight protective structure.]

12.1.4.2 Pinch Point Prevention

[V2 12029] The system shall be designed to protect ground personnel from injury due to pinch
points.

[Rationale: A pinch point can cause injury to ground personnel or damage to hardware if not
protected. Pinch points may exist for the nominal function of equipment (i.e., equipment panels),
but need to be covered or protected during ground operations. Injury may be avoided by locating
pinch points out of the reach of the ground personnel or providing guards to eliminate the
potential to cause injury.]

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12.1.4.3 Hazard Controls

[V2 12030] The system shall be designed to prevent unnecessary exposure of ground support
personnel and equipment to hazards, including spills, electrical shocks, and the release of stored
energy.

[Rationale: Ground support personnel should not be exposed to hazards unnecessarily. Spill
hazards can be avoided by capturing the spill or by adding extensions to the flight vehicle to
relocate the hose to flight connection away from the vehicle. Electrical exposure can be avoided
by shielding, interlocks, and de-energizing electrical stored energy. Interlocks should not be the
sole mean of de-energizing electrical circuits of equipment and are not substitutes for lockout
and tag-out procedures and practice.]

12.1.4.4 System Safing for Ground Operations

[V2 12031] The system shall alert and allow ground personnel to safe the system before
performing any ground operation.

[Rationale: Elements or systems have to provide methods for system safing during ground
assembly and maintenance activities to protect the system, hardware, and equipment from
damage or personnel from injury. To ensure all areas in which a method should be in place for
system safing, an integrated task analysis has to be performed. The system has to alert ground
personnel of unsafe conditions. To safe or unsafe a system, a combination of mechanical
actuation (physical lockout) with corresponding indicators (tagout means) should allow ground
personnel to engage or disengage the system while informing personnel of safe or unsafe
conditions (e.g., flashing or steady lights of various colors, distinct audio alarms, positive
locking engagements, other status indicators using multiple modalities). Safing or unsafing
mechanisms and controls have to be accessible to ground personnel for safe and timely
execution. Methods that have been successfully used as controls for system safing include
physical protection, interlocks, software disabling or multiple key combinations, cut-out
switches, warning placards, and guards.]

12.1.4.5 Contamination Controls

[V2 12032] The system shall have controls in place to prevent the introduction of contaminants
to the flight vehicle.

[Rationale: Elements or systems cannot release hazardous or non-hazardous materials into the
space flight system during maintenance activities. Controls have to be designed to prevent
contamination.]

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12.1.4.6 Containment of Fluids and Gases

[V2 12033] The system shall provide for containment and disposal of the inadvertent release of
fluids and gases into the flight system.

[Rationale: This can be accomplished by isolating, draining, or venting pressurized fluids.


System developers are to identify the containment points and create isolation capabilities. The
control valves are to be located near those service points to avoid control errors.]

12.1.4.7 Safe Weight Limit

[V2 12034] Hardware and equipment installed or removed by ground support personnel without
ground support equipment shall be less than a safe weight limit.

[Rationale: Handling of hardware and equipment that is too heavy can result in injury or
damage to the equipment (e.g., dropped hardware). NIOSH has published a lifting equation,
designed to determine a recommended weight limit for safely lifting loads. It accounts for factors
that would affect a person's ability to lift, including the position of the load relative to the body,
the distance lifted, the frequency of lifts, and the coupling (gripping) method. These various
factors need to be accounted for while determining safe weight limits for the ground support
personnel during assembly, processing, and maintenance tasks. Other factors such as
obstructions, surrounding environment, the carefulness needed in placing an object should also
be considered in design.]

12.1.4.8 Safe Flight System Component Arrangement

[V2 12035] Flight system components shall be arranged, or located to prevent hazards,
interference, or errors during concurrent ground processing tasks.

[Rationale: Hardware, personnel, software, and/or automation could interact in such a way
during concurrent tasks as to create undesired outcomes. For example, crossing cables during
installation may lead to inadvertent forces on those cables which may cause problems in-flight.
The system and components should provide a means of damage detection by inspection or test
and a means to recover. Consequences of errors on safety or system performance should be
made clear. Placing items in view on system mold lines, rather than stacked or hidden, can
provide visual indicators of damage or interferences. Obtaining a test failure should indicate the
isolated area of the fault, and the system should provide physical and visual means to the
affected area. For pneumatic systems, clear sight glasses have been incorporated showing
mechanical indicators to clearly identify performance flow or inoperability. In software or
instrumentation, system status windows with conditional indicators for online, offline, optimal,
or off nominal, can provide means of detecting the failure or damage in time to recover before
flight.]

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12.1.5 Connectors

12.1.5.1 Connector Design and Spacing

[V2 12036] Connectors shall be designed and spaced to allow for accurate, damage-free mating
and demating by ground support personnel.

[Rationale: Connectors need to be grasped firmly for connecting and disconnecting. The
clothing, gloves, equipment, and PPE worn by the ground support personnel during the task
have to be considered in design.]

12.1.5.2 Connector Incorrect Mating Prevention

[V2 12037] Connectors shall have physical features to preclude incorrect mating and mismating.
This can be accomplished by differing connector shell sizes, differing connector keyway
arrangements, and having different contact arrangements (these are listed in order of most
preferred to least preferred).

[Rationale: Connector similarity could lead to inadvertent mismating, which is the mating of a
male plug to the wrong female jack. Mismating can damage pins or mechanisms, or even (once
powered or filled with fluids) lead to personal injury or equipment damage. Incomplete electrical
connector mating can result in short circuits or open circuits. Incomplete fluid connector mates,
especially in pressurized systems, can result in unexpected and possibly hazardous fluid release.
Physical features such as color coding, different size connectors, connector keying, and tactile
feedback can help ensure proper installation. Connector savers can be used to reduce the
probability of extensive rework caused by high repetition of mating/demating or the possibility of
mismating. Labels can help to identify which connector plug is intended to be mated with which
jack, as well as proper orientation for mating.]

12.1.6 Labels

These requirements ensure that the design and placement of labels allow users to locate and
identify controls and human interfaces, to interpret and follow procedures, or to avoid hazards.
Labels may include permanent labels, placards, etchings, engravings, part markings, decals, ink-
stamped labels, engraved labels, or silk-screened labels.

12.1.6.1 Label Provisions

[V2 12038] Labels and placards shall be provided for the ground support personnel to identify
items, interpret and follow procedures, and avoid hazards.

[Rationale: Ground support personnel interface items have to have identifiers (labels) to aid in
assembly, maintenance, test, and checkout operations. Labels for ground support personnel
interfaces help prevent ground processing mishaps, process escapes, and human errors. Labels
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and improve accuracy of tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, identification of emergency
equipment and procedures, safe weight limits, and hazards identification.]

12.1.6.2 Label Standardization

[V2 12039] Labels and placards shall be consistent and standardized throughout the system.

[Rationale: Systems, hardware, and equipment that are intended to be used by ground support
personnel and the space flight crew need to employ standardized nomenclature, label formats,
coding, language, measurement units, and icons in concordance with the space vehicle system.]

12.1.6.3 Label Content

[V2 12040] The content of labels and placards shall be of sufficient size, color contrast, and
character height and style to support readability.

[Rationale: Labels and placards need to be readable at the intended viewing distance.
Designers need to consider the distances at which the labels and placards are expected to be
viewed, any worn PPE, and the lighting conditions in which the labels and placards will be
viewed.]

12.1.6.4 Readable Label Positioning

[V2 12041] Labels and placards shall be located such that they are readable by the operator,
considering ambient lighting conditions, orientation in the integrated configuration, and position
of the operator relative to the label.

[Rationale: Labels and placards need to be readable in the normal operating position.
Designers need to consider the lighting conditions for the operation of the hardware and make
sure the labels are readable, given the task demands.]

12.1.6.5 Non-Obstructive Labels

[V2 12042] Labels, placards, or part markings used for ground processing shall not visually or
operationally interfere with space flight crew interface labeling.

[Rationale: Space flight crew interface flight labeling has to take precedence over ground
labeling to ensure safe flight operations. Interference with the flight labeling by ground labeling
can cause confusion for the space flight crew. When and where possible, the ground labeling
should not be visible to the crew in-flight.]

12.2 Emergency Egress Operations

The capability for ground support personnel emergency egress and access to medical care
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ground and space flight crews. Note these requirements augment the requirement in NPR
8705.2, section 3.6.1.1, that requires the space system to provide the capability for unassisted
crew emergency egress to a safe haven during Earth prelaunch activities.

12.2.1 Emergency Egress at the Launch Site

[V2 12043] The system shall be designed such that the space flight crew and ground support
personnel can egress within the time required to preserve the health and safety of all space flight
crew and ground support personnel in the event of an emergency.

[Rationale: Space flight crew egress may require the assistance from ground support personnel,
and ground support personnel may need to egress due to emergencies during processing.
Ground support personnel wearing protective clothing need to be accommodated, in addition to
the space flight crewmember wearing an ascent/entry suit during emergency egress scenarios.
Ground support protective clothing may include a bulky backpack and air tank. Egress
scenarios need to be evaluated to adequately configure the egress paths in the design.

12.2.2 Emergency Egress to Medical Care

[V2 12044] The system shall be designed to ensure space flight crew and ground support
personnel can egress to a location providing advanced pre-hospital life support.

[Rationale: Egress systems primarily relocate personnel to a safe location. Upon an emergency
egress, it is possible that medical care will be needed. An egress system that delivers personnel
to a location that provides advanced pre-hospital life support is important to prevent delayed
medical treatment.]

12.2.3 Nominal Timely Egress

[V2 12045] Following a post mission nominal landing, launch scrub, or abort scenario, crew
egress from the system shall be expedited to ensure crew health.

[Rationale: Environmental, safety, and health considerations may necessitate expedited egress.
For the well-being of all crewmembers, it is necessary to expedite egress. For example, it is
possible that one or more crewmembers may experience health issues following a re-adaptation
to Earth’s gravity. In addition, following a launch scrub/mission abort, vehicle troubleshooting
may be required quickly after crew egress.]

12.2.4 Emergency Egress Acceleration Limits

[V2 12046] For ground emergency egress systems (EES), the system shall limit the magnitude
and direction of crew exposure to accelerations according to Table 36, EES Acceleration Limits
– Sustained, and Table 37, EES Acceleration Limits – Jerk.

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[Rationale: Emergency egress systems should provide and maintain a level of system safety
sufficient to permit routine use of the system in crew training operations while ensuring that
safety measures do not adversely affect the performance of the system during its intended use in
emergency scenarios. Human tolerance levels and stability under acceleration vary broadly
depending on the axes of acceleration, restraint type, duration, and condition of the subjects. The
limits in this requirement represent safe levels of translational acceleration and start and stop
changes in acceleration or jerk for the human. Exposure to acceleration above these limits could
cause injury.

* This requirement may be revised based on tailoring of ASTM F2291-20, Standard Practice for
Design of Amusement Rides and Devices, to be more specific to human space flight system
parameters.]

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Table 36—EES Acceleration Limits - Sustained


NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category
0 1 2 3 4

Standing Seated Seated with Seated with Seated with Full


Unrestrained Unrestrained Sufficient Restraints Restraints
with Support without Support Support Aids
Aids Aids
-0.3g < Gx < 1.8g
+/- Gx
|Gx| < 0.3g If Gz > 0.7g: -0.7g < Gx < 3.0g -2.0g < Gx < 4.0g |Gx| < 4.0g
(Eyeballs In/Out)
-0.45g < Gx < 1.8g
+/- Gy |Gy| < 0.3g
(Eyeballs |Gy| < 0.3g If Gz > 0.7g: |Gy| < 1.0g |Gy| < 1.0g |Gy| < 1.0g
Right/Left) |Gy| < 0.45g
+/- Gz
-0.5g < Gz < 2.0g -0.5g < Gz < 2.0g
(Eyeballs Down/Up)
0.7g < Gz < 1.3g 0.2g < Gz < 1.5g 0.2g < Gz < 1.8g If time > 30s: If time > 30s:
Gravity is +1.0g
0g < Gz < 2.0g 0g < Gz < 2.0g
(Gz)
NASA Category 0 - Support aids are handhold points such as straps or handgrips.
Guidance derived from U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standards, 49 CFR Part II, Parts 213 and 238, DOT, Federal Railway
Administration: Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations; Final Rule March 13, 2013.
Supplemental material from Hoberock, L.L. (1976). A survey of longitudinal acceleration comfort studies in ground transportation vehicles, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Office of University Research, Research Report 40.
NASA Category 1 - Assumptions are that passengers are seated with seatback and headrest.
General guidance derived from ASTM F2291-20, Area 1. Supplemental material from: (1) Hoberock, L.L. (1976). A survey of longitudinal
acceleration comfort studies in ground transportation vehicles, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of University Research, Research Report
40; and (2) Abernethy, C.N., Plank, G.R., and Sussman, E.O. (1977). Effects of deceleration and rate of deceleration on live seated human
subjects. U.S. Department of Transportation, Report No. UMTA-MA-06-004S-77-3.
NASA Category 2 - Plus sufficient support aids are neck support with molded headrest and lateral supports/dividers.
General guidance derived from ASTM F2291-20, Area 2.
NASA Category 3 - Plus restraints are snug and padded for torso and shoulders.
NASA Category 4 - Plus restraints hold neck securely with full body stabilization fore/aft and lateral.
For the -Gx and +/-Gy requirements of NASA Category 1 and the -Gx requirement of NASA Category 2, it is assumed that the seat-suit interface
has sufficient stiction and friction.
When incapacitated personnel are placed in the vehicle, if they are restrained in a secured Stokes-type litter, then Category 3 acceleration limits
apply.
When incapacitated personnel are placed in the vehicle in a seated position, if Category 4 restraints are used, then Category 4 acceleration limits
apply.
In all other scenarios for incapacitated personnel, Category 0 acceleration limits apply, and appropriate methods should be used to minimize their
motion during the ride.
Verification will determine whether any of the sustained acceleration limits in above table are exceeded for more than 200ms for any passenger,
given their assumed orientation and level of restraint. Per ASTM F2291-18, Section 7.1.1.2, all measured or simulated acceleration time histories
will be postprocessed using a 4th-order, single pass, Butterworth low-pass filter with a corner frequency of 5 Hz.

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Table 37—EES Acceleration Limits - Jerk


NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category NASA Category
0 1 2 3 4

Standing Seated Seated Seated with Seated with


Unrestrained Unrestrained Unrestrained Restraints Restraints
with Support without Support with Sufficient
Aids Aids Support Aids
dGx/dt 3g/s 10g/s 20g/s 30g/s 40g/s
dGy/dt 3g/s 3g/s 10g/s 10g/s 10g/s
dGz/dt 4.5g/s 10g/s 12g/s 20g/s 20g/s
Verification will determine whether any of the sustained acceleration limits in Table 37 are exceeded for more than 200 ms for any
passenger, given their assumed orientation and level of restraint. Per ASTM-F2291-20, section 7.1.1.2, all measured or simulated
acceleration time histories will be post processed using a 4th-order, single pass, Butterworth low-pass filter with a corner frequency of 5
Hz.

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APPENDIX A

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A.1 PURPOSE
This Appendix provides guidance made available in the reference documents listed below.
Reference documents may be accessed at https://standards.nasa.gov, obtained directly from the
Standards Developing Body or other document distributors, obtained from information provided
or linked, or by contacting the Center Library or office of primary responsibility.

The latest issuances of cited documents apply unless specific versions are designated.

A.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS


A.2.1 Government Documents

Department of Defense

SS521-AG-PRO-010 U.S. Navy Diving Manual

MIL-HDBK-1908 Definitions of Human Factors Terms

MIL-STD-1472 Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard, Human Engineering

MIL-STD-1474, most Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard, Noise Limits


current revision

Federal
29 U.S.C. §1915.12(a)(2), Precautions and the order of testing before
entering confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous
atmospheres, March 28, 2017

49 CFR Part II, Parts 213 and 238, U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) Standards, Federal Railway Administration: Vehicle/Track
Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency
Operations; Final Rule March 13, 2013

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the


Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other
Celestial Bodies (UN, 1967), Article IX

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OMB Circular No. A- Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary
119 Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities, as
revised January 27, 2016, at Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 17, page
4673, accessible at
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-
content/uploads/2020/07/revised_circular_a-119_as_of_1_22.pdf

Electronic Code of 1910.146(b)(3), Permit-required confined spaces. Current through


Federal Regulations July 29, 2021

The National Institute Criteria For a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure
for Occupational https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98-126/pdfs/98-
Safety and Health 126.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB98126
(NIOSH)

World Health Exposure Criteria, Occupational Exposure Levels


Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/occupational_health/publications/noise4.pdf

Environment, Health Biological Exposure Indices® (BEIs), sections Light and Near-
& Safety Infrared Radiation and Ultraviolet Radiation (2014 or later).

Occupational Safety Policy on Indoor Air Quality: Office Temperature/Humidity and


and Health Environmental Tobacco Smoke, 2003
Administration https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2003-02-24
(OSHA)

Centers for Disease Perceived Exertion (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale)
Control and https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/exertion.htm
Prevention (CDC)

NASA
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NPD 1000.3 The NASA Organization

NPD 8020.7 Biological Contamination Control for Outbound and Inbound


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NPD 8900.5 NASA Health and Medical Policy for Human Space Exploration

NPR 7120.7 NASA Information Technology Program and Project Management


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APPENDIX B

ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS


This Appendix provides guidance, made available in the acronym, abbreviation, and symbol
definitions listed below.

~ approximately
β beta, injury risk criterion
° degree
Δ delta (change)
ΔQ delta Q
= equal
> greater than
≥ greater than or equal to
< less than
≤ less than or equal to
- minus
µg microgram
µ mu, micro
µm Micrometer
µPa micropascal
 omega, ohm
% percent
+ plus
± plus or minus
θ theta, angle of incidence
ρ rho, density
A ampere
A/m ampere per meter
AC alternating current
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists
AGARD Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development
ALARA as low as reasonably achievable
ANSI American National Standards Institute
APP Applicable
Ar Argon
ARS atmosphere revitalization system
ASA Acoustical Society of America
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Conditioning Engineers
B/W black and white
BEI biological exposure index (indices)
BET Blur Edge Time

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bpm beats per minute


BSL biosafety levels
Btu British thermal unit
c specific heat
C Celsius
cal calorie
CCP Commercial Crew Program
CCT Correlated Color Temperature
cd candela
CDO cognitive deficit onset
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CFU colony forming unit
CIE International Commission on Illumination
cm centimeter
cm2 square centimeter
CMO Chief Medical Officer
Cn minutes of noise exposure
CO2 carbon dioxide
COAS Crew Optical Alignment System
Comm Communication
COSPAR Committee for Space Research
COTS Commercial Off-the-Shelf
CP combustion product
CQS Color Quality Scale
CRI Color Rendering Index
D noise dose
dB decibel
dBA decibels, A-weighted
DC direct current
DCS decompression sickness
Deg Degree
DER Daylight Equivalent Ratio
DMS Display Measurement Standard
DNA deoxyribonucleic acid
DOT Department of Transportation
DRI dietary reference intake
DRM Design Reference Mission
E perceptual distance between colors
electric field strength
EAWG Exploration Atmospheres Working Group
ECG electrocardiogram
ECLSS Environmental Control and Life Support System
EDI Equivalent Daylight Illuminance
EER estimated energy requirements
EES emergency egress systems

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EMU extravehicular mobility unit


ETEC Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
EVA extravehicular activity
F Fahrenheit
f frequency
fG frequency in gigahertz
Fi Fractional concentration of inspired oxygen
fM frequency in megahertz
FFRDC Federally Funded Research and Development Center
fl fluid
fl oz fluid ounce
FOD Foreign Object Debris
FPDM Flat Panel Display Measurements
ft foot, feet
G gravitational constant
g gram
gravity (gravity equals 9.8 m/s2)
GCR galactic cosmic ray
GET Gaussian Edge Time
GHz gigahertz
GSE Ground Support Equipment
GUI graphical user interface
+/- Gx Eyeballs in/out
+/- Gy Eyeballs right/left
+/- Gz Eyeballs down/up
H magnetic field strength
HCD human-centered design
HDBK Handbook
He Helium
HEI human error identification
HeNe helium-neon
HEOMD Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate
HEPA high efficiency particulate air
HIDH Human Integration Design Handbook
HIDP Human Integration Design Processes
HITL human in the loop
HMTA Health and Medical Technical Authority
HQR Handling Qualities Rating
hr hour
HRL hazard response level
HSI human systems integration
HSIP Human Systems Integration Plan
HUD head’s up display
Hz Hertz
ICDM International Committee on Display Metrology

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ICR Incapacitated Crew Rescue


IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IES Illuminating Engineering Society
IMV inter-module ventilation
in inch
IPR intellectual property rights
IR infrared
IRD Information Requirements Document
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISS International Space Station
IVA intravehicular activity
J Joule
JPR Johnson Procedural Requirements
JSC Johnson Space Center
K Kelvin
k kilo
thermal conductivity
kcal kilocalorie
kg kilogram
kHz kilohertz
kJ kilojoule
km kilometer
kPa kilopascal
L liter
LADTAG Lunar Atmosphere Dust Toxicity Assessment Group
lb pound
LEA launch, entry and abort
LED light-emitting diodes
LEO low Earth orbit
LIA Laser Institute of America
LiOH lithium hydroxide
Ln sound level of a noise exposure event in dBA
LN,A A-weighted sound level of the ambient noise
LOC loss of crew
logMAR Logarithm of the Minimum Angle of Resolution
LOM loss of mission
LRU Line Replacement Unit
LS,A A-weighted sound level of the auditory annunciation or
signal
LSi,oct Octave band sound pressure level corresponding to the
auditory annunciation or signal
LSi, 1/3oct 1/3 octave band sound pressure level corresponding to the
auditory annunciation or signal

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Lti,1/3oct 1/3 octave band sound pressure level corresponding to the


effective masked threshold
m meter
m3 cubic meter
MΩ megaohm
mA milliampere
ma maximum current
Max maximum
mg milligram
MHz megahertz
MIL Military
min minute
mL milliliter
mm millimeter
MH Monomethyl hydrazine
MMH Manual Materials Handling
mmHg millimeter of mercury
MMOD Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris
MORD Medical Operations Requirements Document
MPE maximum permissible exposure
ms millisecond
MSFC Marshall Space Flight Center
N number of noise exposure events in a 24-hour period
N2 Nitrogen
N/A not applicable
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NC noise criterion
normal condition
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NHV Net habitable volume
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
nm nanometer
NPD NASA Policy Directive
NPR NASA Procedural Requirements
O2 oxygen
OCHMO Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer
Oct octave
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
oz ounce
Pa Pascal
PA potentially applicable
PB Ambient Barometric Pressure
PDA personal digital assistant
PEL permissible exposure limit

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PICO2 inspired carbon dioxide partial pressure


PIO2 inspired oxygen partial pressure
pp partial pressure
ppm parts per million
ppCO2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ppO2 partial pressure of oxygen
psi pound(s) per square inch
psia pound(s) per square inch absolute
PWD potable water dispenser
Q heat
rad/s2 radians per second squared
REID risk of exposure-induced death
RF radio frequency
Rg color gamut index
RH relative humidity
RMS root mean square
RPE Rating of Perceived Exertion
rpm revolutions per minute
s second
S power density
SA situational awareness
SAS space adaptation syndrome
SDS Safety Data Sheet
sec second
SI International System of Units
SIL speech interference level
SMAC spacecraft maximum allowable concentration
SP special publication
SPE solar particle event
SPL sound pressure level
SRD System Requirements Document
SSP Space Station Program
STD Standard
STS Space Transportation System
SUS system usability scale
SWEG spacecraft water exposure guideline
TLV threshold limit value
TM technical memorandum
Tn maximum noise exposure duration allowed
TP technical publication
TWA time-weighted average
UDMH unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine
UN United Nations
U.S. United States

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UV ultraviolet
u’v’ uniform-chromaticity scale (CIE 15.2, Colorimetric 2nd ed.
Commission International d l’ Cellarage, Vienna Austria
1986)
V Volt
volume
V/m volt(s) per meter
V1 Volume 1 (in designating numbered requirements)
V2 Volume 2 (in designating numbered requirements)
VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
VGE venous gas emboli
VOC volatile organic compound
Vu urinary output volume
W watt
WHC waste and hygiene compartment
WHO World Health Organization
W/m watt(s) per meter
W/m2 watt(s) per meter squared
y year

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APPENDIX C

DEFINITIONS
This Appendix provides guidance, made available in the definitions listed below:

Accessibility: A design feature referring to the ability to see and maneuver within a
spatial volume for the purpose of operating, cleaning, retrieving, or maintaining parts of a
subsystem.

Activity Center: A specific location uniquely configured for a human activity such as
personal hygiene, body waste, food, sleep, trash, stowage, and exercise countermeasures.

Acute Field of View: The region of visual angle in which acuity remains at least half its
maximum. It is about 3 degrees in diameter.

Advisory: A message that indicates a safe or normal configuration, indicates safe or


normal operation of essential equipment, or imparts information for routine action purposes.

Affect: Observable behavior that represents the expression of a subjectively experienced


feeling state (mood, morale). Common examples of affect are sadness, fear, joy, and anger. The
normal range of expressed affect varies considerably between different cultures and even within
the same culture.

All Mission Systems: Includes terrestrial ground control centers, other spacecraft on an
occupied planetary body, other orbiting spacecraft, and other locations onboard a spacecraft.

Anthropogenic: Induced or altered by the presence of humans.

Anthropometry: The science of measuring the human body and its parts and functional
capabilities. Includes lengths, circumferences, body mass, etc.

Attenuation: Diminution in force or intensity of sound.

Automatic: Pertaining to a function, operation, process, or device that, under specified


conditions, functions without intervention by the crew.

Automation: (1) The implementation of a process by automatic means. (2) The theory,
art, or technique of making a process more automatic. (3) The investigation, design,
development, and application of methods of rendering processes automatic, self-moving, or self-
controlling.

Biomechanics: The study of the principles and relationships involved with muscular
activity.

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Blur Edge Time (BET): A measure of the amount of motion blur on an electronic
display, especially liquid crystal display. This metric is defined in ICDM-DMS 1.0.

Body-Referenced Interfaces: Interfaces that are controlled by the dynamic movements of


the human body such as virtual environments.

Broad Spectrum: A spectrum or list of a sufficient number of target compounds


anticipated from all expected off-nominal events.

Capability: Having attributes (such as physical or cognitive) required for performance.

Catastrophic: (1) A hazard that could result in a mishap causing fatal injury to personnel
and/or loss of one or more major elements of the flight vehicle or ground facility. (2) A
condition that may cause death or permanently disabling injury, major system or facility
destruction on the ground, or loss of crew, major systems, or vehicle during the mission
(NPR 8715.3, NASA General Safety Program Requirements).

Caution: Notification of an event that needs attention but not immediate action.

Clear Viewing Aperture: The area of a window that is not covered by the window
assembly frame or other structure that would block incident light rays.

Cognitive: Pertaining to the mental processes of perception, learning, memory,


comprehension, judgment, and reasoning.

Color Discrimination: The ability to distinguish between pairs of colors that span the
space of colors under standard viewing conditions. The International Commission on
Illumination (CIE) has defined ∆E units that specify the perceptual distance between colors.

Communication Systems: Communication systems include information provided to and


from the crew by way of voice, text, video, and/or telemetry.

Contamination: The act of rendering unfit for use by the introduction or deposition of
unwholesome or undesirable, usually foreign, elements.

Contingency: An off-nominal situation that is identified in the hazard analysis process


and has a preplanned response to mitigate the risks to crew and/or vehicle.

Continuous Noise: Noise that exists in a steady state for durations of more than 8 hours
in a 24-hour period. Typical continuous sources of noise include environmental control
equipment and avionics equipment (e.g., fans, pumps, ventilation systems).

Countermeasures: A means to offset undesirable physical, physiological, and


psychological effects of space flight on humans.

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Crew: Team of two or more crewmembers assigned to a mission that have been trained
to monitor, operate, and control parts of, or the whole space system.

Crewmember: An individual member of a crew.

Crew Station: A location in a vehicle or habitat where crewmembers perform an activity.

Critical: A condition that may cause severe injury, occupational illness, or major
property damage to facilities, systems, or flight hardware (NPR 8715.3); also of essential
importance, vital, or indispensable as in “critical” design parameters. Frequently used in this
NASA Technical Standard to cover both “critical” (as defined above) and “catastrophic.”

Decompression: The act or process of reduction of pressure, as occurs when releasing


compressed air from a vehicle or habitat to the vacuum of space.

Decompression Sickness: A sickness induced by too rapid a decrease in atmospheric


pressure sufficient to cause bubbles to form from gases (normally nitrogen [N2]) dissolved in
blood and other body tissues.

Deconditioned Crew (deconditioning): Decreased functionality of physiological


systems, e.g., musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, vestibular, and nervous systems, related to
adaptation to reduced gravity.

Dedicated Equipment Work Volume: Volume that cannot have multi-use but must be
associated full-time with the equipment (such as interior volume of glove box, etc).

Diffuse Reflectance: The fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation such as light or


other type of wave within a specified wavelength band that is reflected from a surface uniformly
in all directions, regardless of the angle of incidence of the incident waves or rays. A truly
diffusely (Lambertian) reflective surface has the same luminance (appears to have the same
brightness) from all viewpoints, regardless of the direction of the source relative to the surface.
This type of reflection is associated with matte or “flat” surface treatments on objects and is
contrasted with specular reflectance. Most surfaces exhibit a combination of specular and diffuse
reflectance.

Display: Anything that provides visual, auditory, and/or haptic information to


crewmembers, e.g., label, placard, tone, or display device. The term “display” includes text-
based user interfaces, as well as Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).

Display Device: The hardware used to present visual, aural, and tactile information to
the crew or ground operations personnel. Display devices include computer monitors and
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).

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Doors: A moveable physical barrier that acts to provide physical separation between
areas or to provide privacy. Examples of doors include enclosures for an unpressurized payload
bay, or a privacy divider for a personal crew quarter or hygiene area.

Doorway: The opening, the area of the vehicle, that houses the doors.

Drag Through: Any item that inhibits hatchway function by interfering with the clear
passage through the hatchways including, but not limited to, cargo, cables, and wires.

Effective Masked Threshold: The level of auditory danger signal just audible over the
ambient noise, taking account of the acoustic parameters of both the ambient noise in the signal
reception area and the listening deficiencies (hearing protection, hearing loss, and other masking
effects). The method for calculating the masked threshold is given in ISO 7731:2003(E) Annex
B.

Error: Either an action that is not intended or desired by the person or a failure on the
part of the person to perform a prescribed action within specified limits of accuracy, sequence,
or time that does not produce the expected result and has led or has the potential to lead to an
unwanted consequence.

Emergency: Time-critical event that requires immediate action and crew survival
procedures.

Emergency Equipment: A set of components (hardware and/or software) used to


mitigate or control hazards, after occurrence, which present an immediate threat to the crew or
crewed spacecraft. Examples include fire suppression systems and extinguishers, emergency
breathing devices, and crew escape systems (NPR 8705.2).

Emergency Only Controls: Controls that are only used during emergencies, e.g., eject,
abort.

Equipment: Items such as tools used to accomplish a task or activity. Equipment is a


type of hardware, and therefore this term is sometimes used interchangeably with hardware.

EVA Spacesuit System: Any spacesuit system designed to allow astronauts to perform
tasks outside of a spacecraft or habitat. Performance of space flight EVA consists of placing a
human in a micro-environment that has to provide all the life support, nutrition, hydration,
waste, and consumables management function of an actual space vehicle, while allowing
crewmembers to perform mission tasks. EVA spacesuits are designed to be used for durations of
less than a day due to potential human and suit system constraints. This includes all suited
phases (e.g., prebreathe, leak checks, airlock depress, repress).

Extraterrestrial: To be from outside Earth or its atmosphere (moon, planetary, asteroid,


etc.).

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Extravehicular Activity: Operations performed by suited crew outside the pressurized


environment of a flight vehicle or habitat (during space flight or on a destination surface).
Includes contingency operations performed inside unpressurized vehicles or habitats.

Fatigue: Weariness, exhaustion, or decreased attention related to labor, exertion, or


stress. May also result from lack of sleep, circadian shifts, depression, boredom, or disease. May
result in decreased ability to perform mental or physical tasks.

Field of Regard: The solid angle that can be seen by an observer with eye and head
movements.

Field of View: The solid angle that can be seen at one time by the stationary eye. It is
about 150 degrees horizontally by 125 degrees vertically. When the two eyes operate together,
the horizontal extent enlarges to about 190 degrees.

Field of View for Windows: All points through a window that can be viewed directly by
at least one eye, given the combination of achievable eye, head, and body movement. The field
of view is restricted by obstructions imposed by the facial structure around the eye and/or placed
in front of the eye such as the crewmember's helmet if worn, mullions, structure, and/or other
equipment. Achievable movement varies for different flight phases and operational tasks and is
dependent on any constraints to movement that are extant such as being suited, seated, and/or
restrained, and any g-loads present. With respect to line-of-sight phenomena such as
contamination deposition and pluming, any point outboard of the window that is above the plane
of the outer surface of the outermost pane of the window port is considered within the field of
view of the window.

Gaussian Edge Time (GET): A measure of the amount of motion blur on an electronic
display, especially a liquid crystal display. This metric is defined in ICDM-DMS 1.0.

Ground Support Personnel: Human team of one or more members supporting a mission
from the ground during preflight, in-flight, surface, and post flight operations.

Ground Support Operations: Operations and tasks performed by ground personnel


utilizing space flight systems, hardware, and equipment at times other than during space flight
such as before launches and after landings.

Habitability: The state of being fit for occupation or dwelling. Meeting occupant needs
of health, safety, performance, and satisfaction.

Habitat: A type of spacecraft, not normally mobile, that has the conditions necessary to
sustain the life of the crew and to allow the crew to perform their functions in an efficient
manner.

Habitable Atmosphere: The composition of the breathable environment within the


Habitable Volume.

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Habitable Volume: The measure of space livable and functionally usable to crew within
a pressurized volume after accounting for all installed hardware and systems.

Hardware: Individual components of equipment, including but not limited to, fasteners,
panels, plumbing, switches, switch guards, and wiring. This term is sometimes used
interchangeably with equipment.

Hatch: An operable, sealable cover that separates two adjoining environments and
allows physical passage of people and/or material from one environment to the other. Hatches
can maintain pressurized environments. Hatches may function as ingress/egress points for crew
prior to launch, postlanding, and for EVAs, and may also serve as connections between modules
in a spacecraft.

Hatch Cover: A protective encasement that protects the hatch from unwanted exposure.

Hatchway: The opening, the area of the vehicle that houses the hatch.

Human Factors: The scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of


interactions among humans and other elements of a system and the profession that applies
theory, principles, data, and other methods to design to optimize human well-being and overall
system performance.

Impulse Noise: A burst of noise, which exists for 1 second or less, that is at least 10 dB
above the background noise.

Information Management: The act of performing functions with electronic data,


including data input, organization, internal processing, storage, distribution, saving, and disposal
of information about the system. Information management functions are typically performed by
crew and ground personnel using displays on display devices.

Interpretable: Capable of being explained or told the meaning of; translated into
intelligible or familiar language or terms.

Ionizing Radiation: Radiation that converts impacted items wholly or partly into ions
(electrically charged particles). The particulate radiation component includes all subatomic
particles such as protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic nuclei stripped of orbital electrons,
mesons, etc.

Intravehicular Activity: Operations performed by crew within the pressurized


environment of a spacecraft during a mission.

Intermittent Noise: Noise that is generated for operational durations of 8 hours or less in
a 24-hour period. Typical intermittent sources of noise are waste control system components

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(pumps, fans, separators, valves), exercise equipment (treadmill, cycle ergometer), galley fans,
personal hygiene station components (pumps, fans, valves), and pressure regulators.

LEA/IVA Spacesuit System: Any spacesuit system designed for use during launch,
entry, and abort phases of space flight, primarily to protect against toxic exposure, ebullism,
hypoxia, and decompression sickness in the event of an unplanned cabin depressurization or
toxic release into the cabin. It may also be worn during other dynamic phases of flight such as
rendezvous and docking during which there is an increased risk of cabin depressurization due to
cabin leaks. The duration for which LEA spacesuits are designed to operate will depend on
mission scenarios and may range from a few hours to several days per use.

Linear Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity of a mass, the direction of which is
kept constant.

Local Vertical: Achieved by a consistent arrangement of vertical cues within a given


visual field to provide a definable demarcation at the crew station boundary within the visual
field. A consistent local vertical within modules is highly desirable.

Maintenance: All actions necessary for retaining material in (or restoring it to) a
serviceable condition. Maintenance includes servicing, repair, modification, modernization,
overhaul, inspection, condition determination, corrosion control, and initial provisioning of
support items (MIL-HDBK-1908B, Definitions of Human Factors Terms).

Mission: A major activity required to accomplish an Agency goal or to effectively


pursue a scientific, technological, or engineering opportunity directly related to an Agency goal.
Mission needs are independent of any particular system or technological solution.

Mission Duration: The total time the crew is away from the surface of Earth, measured
from launch of the Earth launch vehicle to landing or splashdown of the Earth return spacecraft.
If the crew transfers between multiple spacecraft during this mission, except where indicated
otherwise in these standards, every spacecraft the crew inhabits is subject to the requirements
identified for the mission duration.

Monitoring: Includes checking for quality or fidelity; testing to determine if a signal


comes within limits; watching and observing for a specific signal or purpose; keeping track of,
regulating, or controlling.

Net Habitable Volume (NHV): The functional volume left available on a spacecraft after
accounting for the loss of volume caused by deployed equipment, stowage, trash, and any other
items that decrease the functional volume.

Noise: Sound in the auditory range (15 Hz to 20,000 Hz) that is hazardous, undesired,
and/or inappropriate to the intended use of the space. In this NASA Technical Standard, the
word "noise" is used interchangeably with “sound” and is not intended to convey any relative or
absolute degree of hazard or other acoustical characteristic.

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Nominal: Within expected, acceptable operational limits or in accordance with planned


operational concepts; normal, satisfactory (aerospace usage).

Non-Habitable Volume: is defined as the portion of Pressurized Volume taken up by


fixed outfitting, equipment, stowage, and dedicated equipment work volumes.

Non-Ionizing Radiation: Includes three categories of electromagnetic radiation: RF


radiation, lasers, and incoherent electromagnetic radiation.

Off-Nominal: Outside of expected, acceptable operational limits or not in accordance


with planned operational concepts; anomalous, unsatisfactory (aerospace usage).

Operation: An activity, mission, or maneuver, including its planning and execution.

Perception: The process of acquiring knowledge about environmental objects and events
by extracting and processing the information received through the senses.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Equipment that is worn to minimize exposure to a


variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection,
hearing protection devices (earplugs, muffs), hard hats, respirators, and full body suits.

Potable Water: Water that is suitable, safe, or prepared for drinking.

Pressurized Volume: The total volume within a pressure shell.

Privacy: Having an acceptable level of control over the extent of sharing oneself
(physically, behaviorally, or intellectually) with others. Acceptable level is dependent upon an
individual’s background and training.

Program: A strategic investment by a Mission Directorate or Mission Support Office


that has a defined architecture and/or technical approach, requirements, funding level, and a
management structure that initiates and directs one or more projects. A program defines a
strategic direction that the Agency has identified as critical.

Project: A space flight project is a specific investment identified in a Program Plan


having defined requirements, a life-cycle cost, a beginning, and an end. A project also has a
management structure and may have interfaces to other projects, agencies, and international
partners.

Psychomotor: Of or relating to muscular action believed to ensue from conscious mental


activity.

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Reflectance: The fraction or percentage of incident electromagnetic radiation such as


light or other type of wave at a specified wavelength that is reflected from a surface. (See also
“specular reflectance” and “diffuse reflectance.”)

Regolith: Unconsolidated residual or transported material that overlies the solid rock on
the Earth, Moon, or a planet.

Rotational Acceleration: The rate of change of angular velocity.

Safe: Freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness,
damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment.

Sensory: The information-gathering abilities of humans to see, hear, touch, smell, and
taste. Includes temperature, pain, kinesthesia, and equilibrium.

Situational Awareness: Comprehension of information about an environment, evaluating


the current situation with respect to goals, and projecting the evolution of the situation into the
future.

Sound Quality: Those features of a sound that contribute to the subjective impression
made on a listener, with reference to the suitability of the sound for a particular set of design
goals. It is meant particularly to account for aspects of communication systems that are not
quantifiable by intelligibility measurements.

Spacecraft: A habitable vehicle or device, including, but not limited to, orbiters,
capsules, modules, landers, transfer vehicles, rovers, EVA suits, and habitats designed for travel
or operation outside Earth's atmosphere.

Space flight: A process that begins when the crew has boarded the spacecraft on Earth
and the hatch is closed and terminates when the spacecraft has returned to Earth, and all of the
crew have egressed the spacecraft and are in the care of ground personnel. In the event of a
launch abort, space flight continues until all crew have been returned to the care of ground
personnel.

Spatial Contrast Sensitivity: Defined by the inverse of the smallest contrast of a spatial
sinusoidal luminance grating that can be detected, at each spatial frequency, under standard
viewing conditions. Peak contrast sensitivity is about 500, and the highest frequency visible is
about 60 cycles/deg.

Specular Reflectance: The perfect, mirror-like reflection of an incident wave or ray such
as light from a surface, in which the wave or ray from a single incoming direction is reflected
into a single outgoing direction as described by Snell's Law (θi (theta i) = θr (theta r)). Diffuse
reflection, on the other hand, refers to light that is reflected in a broad range of directions. (See
“diffuse reflectance.”) The most familiar example of the distinction between specular and
diffuse reflection in the case of light waves would be glossy and matte paints or photo prints.
While both finishes exhibit a combination of specular and diffuse reflectance, glossy paints and

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photo prints have a greater proportion of specular reflectance, and matte paints and photo prints
have a greater proportion of diffuse reflectance. Anti-reflection coatings reduce the amount of
light that is reflected from a given surface. Reflectance for an uncoated glass surface is ~4%,
which yields ~8% for the two surfaces of a single “pane.” Anti-reflective coatings can reduce
the total reflectance to ~2% or less.

Standard: The definition of a “standard” is described as follows:

a. The term “standard,” or “technical standard,” includes all of the following:


(1) Common and repeated use of rules, conditions, guidelines or characteristics for
products or related processes and production methods, and related management
systems practices; (2) The definition of terms; classification of components;
delineation of procedures; specification of dimensions, materials, performance,
designs, or operations; measurement of quality and quantity in describing materials,
processes, products, systems, services, or practices; test methods and sampling
procedures; formats for information and communication exchange; or descriptions of
fit and measurements of size or strength; and, (3) terminology, symbols, packaging,
marking or labeling requirements as they apply to a product, process, or production
method.
b. “Performance standard” is a standard that states requirements in terms of required
results, but without stating the methods for achieving required results; may define the
functional requirements for the item, operational requirements, and/or interface and
interchangeability characteristics; also may be viewed in juxtaposition to a
prescriptive standard.
c. “Non-government standard” is a standard as defined above that is in the form of a
standardization document developed by a private sector association, organization, or
technical society that plans, develops, establishes, or coordinates standards,
specifications, handbooks, or related documents.

Standardize: To make uniform.

Stereoscopic Depth Perception: The ability to distinguish objects at different depths as a


result of their different positions (disparities) in the two eyes.

Suited: Wearing clothing that is designed to protect the crewmember from differences in
environment such as pressure, atmosphere, acceleration, or temperature. “Suited” can refer to
both pressurized and unpressurized pressure suits.

Sustained Accelerations: Events, linear or rotational, with a duration of greater than 0.5
seconds.

System: The combination of elements that function together to produce the capability to
meet a need. The elements include all hardware, software, equipment, facilities, personnel,
processes, and procedures needed for this purpose. (Source: NPR 7120.7, NASA Information
Technology and Institutional Infrastructure Program and Project Management Requirements.)

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Tailoring: The process by which requirements are derived for a specific system. This
process involves two steps:

a. Selecting applicable requirements - Not all requirements within a Standard may


apply to all systems. Systems are defined by parameters such as the number of
crewmembers, mission duration and operations, gravity environment, and EVA
activities. Some requirements apply to only some parameters. For example,
mission duration may influence the volume dedicated for certain crew functions
such as crew sleep and hygiene. Or the operational gravity environment may
influence which requirements are applicable such as a lunar surface rover would
not have met the microgravity requirements.
b. Creating requirements that can be verified - Some requirements use general terms
such as “effective.” When tailoring for a specific system, these terms are then
defined with values that are objective and measurable. The tailored requirement
has to comply with the intent of the general requirement. For example, analysis of
a specific system may show that a critical task has to be performed in less than 20
seconds. In the tailoring process, the word “effective” would be replaced by
words that limit critical task performance times to 20 seconds.

Task: A specific type, piece, or amount of work; a subset of an activity or job that is
called out in a procedure.

Temporal Contrast Sensitivity: A measure of the sensitivity to contrast (i.e., modulation


depth) as a function of time. This can be achieved by presenting stimuli that vary sinusoidally
over time; it is like presenting a grating pattern in time instead of space.

Transient Accelerations: Events, linear or rotational, with a duration of less than or equal
to 0.5 seconds.

Transmittance: The fraction or percentage of incident electromagnetic radiation such as


light at a specified wavelength that passes through a medium.

Unsuited: Wearing the type of clothing that is ordinarily worn in the interior of a
spacecraft, especially a habitat, and as might be worn on Earth.

Vehicle/Habitat: A mobile or static spacecraft with a pressurized atmosphere appropriate


for sustained, unsuited survival and crew operations. The vehicle is a container, generally
composed of multiple elements, used to transport persons or things to/from a location outside of
Earth’s atmosphere. (See “habitat” as defined above.) Includes all hardware and equipment
within or attached to the pressurized environment.

Visual Accommodation: Defined by the change in optical power of the eye to bring
objects at different distances into focus. In young observers, average accommodative power is
about 15 diopters but declines to 0 by the age of 60.

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Visual Acuity: Defined by the smallest letters that can be identified under standard
viewing conditions. An average acuity for young adults is about -0.1 logMAR but declines with
age.

Voluntary Consensus Standards: A type of standard developed or adopted by voluntary


consensus standards bodies, through the use of a voluntary consensus standards development
process defined in the definition of voluntary consensus standards bodies in this section. These
bodies often have intellectual property rights (IPR) policies that include provisions requiring that
owners of relevant patented technology incorporated into a standard make that intellectual
property available to implementers of the standard on a non-discriminatory and royalty-free or
reasonable royalty terms (and to bind subsequent owners of standards essential patents to the
same terms). A standard that includes patented technology needs to be governed by such
policies, which should be easily accessible, set out clear rules governing the disclosure and
licensing of the relevant intellectual property, and take into account the interests of all
stakeholders, including the IPR holders and those seeking to implement the standard. (Source:
OMB Circular No. A-119.)

Voluntary Consensus Standards Body: A type of association, organization, or technical


society that plans, develops, establishes, or coordinates voluntary consensus standards using a
voluntary consensus standards development process that includes the following attributes or
elements:
a. Openness: The procedures or processes used are open to interested parties. Such
parties are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in standards
development on a non-discriminatory basis. The procedures or processes for
participating in standards development and for developing the standard are
transparent.
b. Balance: The standards development process should be balanced. Specifically, there
should be meaningful involvement from a broad range of parties, with no single
interest dominating the decision making.
c. Due process: Due process shall include documented and publicly available policies
and procedures, adequate notice of meetings and standards development, sufficient
time to review drafts and prepare views and objections, access to views and
objections of other participants, and a fair and impartial process for resolving
conflicting views.
d. Appeals process: An appeals process shall be available for the impartial handling of
procedural appeals.
e. Consensus: Consensus is defined as general agreement, but not necessarily
unanimity. During the development of consensus, comments and objections are
considered using fair, impartial, open, and transparent processes. (Source: OMB
Circular No. A-119).

Warning: Notification of an event that requires immediate action.

Wavefront: The surface joining all adjacent points on a wave that have the same phase,
particularly light that travels as an electromagnetic wave.

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Wavefront Error: The total optical path difference induced into a wavefront with respect
to the wavelength of light, usually referenced to a helium-neon (HeNe) laser wavelength of
632.8 nm. For planar waves, wavefront error occurs when the wavefront is distorted such that an
individual wavefront is no longer in phase. This occurs when different parts of the wavefront
travel different optical path lengths. In an ideal window, a planar wave will pass through it such
that the optical path length at each point on the window is the same, and the wavefront retains
the same phase. Wavefront error is aperture dependent. In an imperfect window, the wavefront
is distorted, i.e., the phase is not maintained. Wavefront error can be distorted by surface
imperfections (the window is not “flat”) or by material inhomogeneities (the index of refraction
varies across the window).

Window: A non-electronic means for direct through-the-hull viewing using a transparent


material; the same as and used interchangeably with window port and window assembly.

Window Assembly: The same as and used interchangeably with window and window
port.

Window Cover: An internal non-pressure-containing, transparent sheet or pane, usually


of a different material than the windowpanes such as acrylic or other material intended to protect
the underlying window pressure and/or protective pane(s) from incidental crew contact. A
window cover is normally not an integral part of the window assembly and has the
characteristics as specified in section 8.6, Windows, of the HIDH. Non-integral protective panes
can be considered temporary, i.e., replaceable after some period of time, after which their optical
quality has degraded below the category level for which they were designed. External window
protection devices are referred to as shutters.

Window Filter: An internal, non-pressure-containing, transparent sheet or pane, usually


of a different material than the windowpanes such as polycarbonate or other material intended to
filter non-ionizing radiation hazards to safe levels. A window filter is not considered an integral
part of the window assembly. Window filters are easily removed and reinstalled without the use
of tools by one crewmember. A window filter may also serve as a window cover.

Window Port: The finished assembly, including the frame structure (includes all gaskets,
bolts, spacers, and other such parts) and all window panes that would normally be used at a
specific location with any protective panes, permanent coatings, plastic films, or laminates
applied or in place; the same as and used interchangeably with window and window assembly.

Window Shade: Usually, an internal, non-pressure-containing, opaque sheet intended to


block external light from entering the interior of a crew cabin. A window shade may or may not
be an integral part of the window assembly. Non-integral window shades are easily removed and
reinstalled without the use of tools by one crewmember. Window shades that are an integral part
of the window assembly can also act as window shutters.

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Window Shutter: An internally and remotely operable external cover intended to prevent
natural and induced environmental degradation, e.g., contamination, erosion, and impacts, of the
outboard-most windowpane with open and close indicators that are readable from the remote
operating location. Window shutters can be operated through their full range of motion in less
than 10 seconds and can serve as window shades.

Workload: The amount of work expected in a unit of time. Physical workload refers to
the number of individual physical activities that are conducted simultaneously or in close
succession. Similarly, mental or cognitive workload refers to the number of mental operations or
activities that are conducted simultaneously or in close succession.
APPENDIX D

REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE MATRIX

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APPENDIX D

REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE MATRIX

D.1 PURPOSE

Due to the complexity and uniqueness of space flight, it is unlikely that all of the requirements in a NASA technical standard will
apply. The Requirements Compliance Matrix below contains this NASA Technical Standard’s technical authority requirements and
may be used by programs and projects to indicate requirements that are applicable or not applicable to help minimize costs. Enter
“Yes” in the “Applicable” column if the requirement is applicable to the program or project or “No” if the requirement is not
applicable to the program or project. The “Comments” column may be used to provide specific instructions on how to apply the
requirement or to specify proposed tailoring.

Table 38—Requirement Compliance Matrix


Section Rqmt # Description Requirement in this Standard Applicable Comments
(Enter Yes
or No)
3.1.1 Full Mission Duration In order to protect human health and performance from exposures or conditions that have a
Applicability cumulative effect, requirements will be tailored into program requirements pertaining to the full
mission duration (from launch of crew through their landing back on Earth) for each human space
flight vehicle or habitat which is used to conduct one or more segments of a multi-segment or multi-
vehicle mission, even if their isolated segment would have allowed for higher exposures on its own.

Missions may be comprised of consecutive segments that occur in different vehicles, take place in
different locations in space with varying distances from Earth, and last for different durations.
Many requirements that pertain to cumulative exposures and conditions (such as Permissible
Exposure Limits) have been tailored (relaxed) to accommodate short missions occurring in single
vehicles. However, for multi-segment or multi-vehicle missions, cumulative exposure over the
entire duration of the mission needs to be considered. Exposure in one vehicle that is occupied for a
segment of the full mission duration cannot be taken in isolation of the rest of the mission. It is not
advisable for each vehicle to maintain its own short duration exposure requirements and expect
other vehicles or habitats in the mission to lower their exposure limits to compensate for a higher
exposure level in another vehicle. Similarly, a vehicle cannot expect other vehicles within the
enterprise to compensate for lack of countermeasures in that vehicle.
3.2.1 V2 3006 Human-Centered Task Each human space flight program or project shall perform a human-centered task analysis to support
Analysis systems and operations design.

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Section Rqmt # Description Requirement in this Standard Applicable Comments


(Enter Yes
or No)
3.2.2 V2 3102 Human Error Analysis Each human space flight program or project shall perform a task-based human error analysis (HEA)
to support systems and operations design.
3.2.3 V2 3101 Iterative Developmental Each human space flight program or project shall perform iterative HITL testing throughout the
Testing design and development cycle.
4.1.1 V2 4102 Functional Anthropometric The system shall ensure the range of potential crewmembers can fit, reach, view, and operate the
Accommodation human systems interfaces by accommodating crewmembers with the anthropometric dimensions
and ranges of motion as defined in data sets in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics and
Capabilities, Sections F.2 and F.3.
4.1.2 V2 4103 Body Mass, Volume, and The system shall accommodate the body characteristic data for mass, volume, and surface area as
Surface Area Data defined in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics and Capabilities, Sections F.4, F.5, and F.6.
4.1.3.1 V2 4104 Crew Operational Loads The system shall be operable by crew during all phases of flight, including prelaunch, ascent, orbit,
entry, and postlanding, with the lowest anticipated strength as defined in Appendix F, Physical
Characteristics and Capabilities, Section F.7.
4.1.3.2 V2 4105 Withstand Crew Loads The system shall withstand forces imparted by the crew during all phases of flight, including
prelaunch, ascent, orbit, entry, and postlanding, as defined in Appendix F, Physical Characteristics
and Capabilities, Section F.7 without sustaining damage.
4.2 V2 4013 Muscle Effects The effects of muscle endurance and fatigue shall be factored into system design.
4.3 V2 4015 Aerobic Capacity The system shall be operable by crewmembers with the aerobic capacity as defined in NASA-STD-
3001, Volume 1.
5.1.1 V2 5001 Visual Capabilities The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew visual capabilities under expected task
demands.
5.1.2 V2 5002 Auditory Perceptual The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew auditory perceptual capabilities under
Capabilities expected task demands.
5.1.3 V2 5003 Sensorimotor Capabilities The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew sensorimotor capabilities under expected
task demands.
5.1.4 V2 5004 Cognitive Capabilities The system shall accommodate anticipated levels of crew cognitive capabilities under expected
tasks demands.
6.1 V2 6001 Trend Analysis of The system shall provide environmental monitoring data in formats compatible with performing
Environmental Data temporal trend analyses.
6.2.1.1 V2 6002 Inert Diluent Gas Cabin atmospheric composition shall contain at least 30% diluent gas (assuming balance oxygen).
6.2.1.2 V2 6003 O2 Partial Pressure Range The system shall maintain inspired oxygen partial pressure (PIO2) in accordance with Table 1,
for Crew Exposure Inspired Oxygen Partial Pressure Exposure Ranges.
6.2.1.3 V2 6004 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat The system shall limit the average one-hour CO2 partial pressure (PICO2) in the habitable volume
Carbon Dioxide Levels to no more than 3 mmHg.
6.2.2.1 V2 6006 Total Pressure Tolerance The system shall maintain the pressure to which the crew is exposed to between 26.2 kPa < pressure
Range for Indefinite Crew ≤ 103 kPa (3.8 psia < pressure ≤ 14.9 psia) for indefinite human exposure without measurable
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6.2.2.2 V2 6007 Rate of Pressure Change For pressure changes >1.0 psi, the rate of change of total internal vehicle pressure shall not exceed
13.5 psi/min.
6.2.2.3 V2 6150 Barotrauma Prevention During a commanded pressure change, the system shall pause within 1 psi of the pause command
being issued by the unsuited or suited crewmember, with ability to increase or decrease pressure as
needed after the pause.
6.2.2.4 V2 6008 Decompression Sickness Each program shall define mission-unique DCS mitigation strategies to achieve the level of
(DCS) Risk Identification acceptable risk of DCS as defined below within 95% statistical confidence:

a. DCS ≤ 15% (includes Type I or isolated cutis marmorata).


b. Grade IV venous gas emboli (VGE) ≤ 20%.
c. Prevent Type II DCS.
6.2.2.5 V2 6009 Decompression Sickness The system shall provide DCS treatment capability.
Treatment Capability
6.2.3 V2 6011 Post Landing Relative For nominal post landing operations, the system shall limit RH to the levels in Table 2, Average
Humidity (RH) Relative Humidity Exposure Limits for Post Landing Operations.
6.2.4.1 V2 6012 Crew Health The system shall maintain levels of cabin humidity and temperature within the boundaries of the
Environmental Limits Operating Limit as shown in Figure 2, Crew Health Environmental Limits, to protect for crew
health during pressurized operations when crew occupies the cabin, excluding suited operations,
ascent, entry, landing, and post landing.
6.2.4.2 V2 6013 Crew Performance The system shall be capable of reaching atmospheric humidity and temperatures of nominally
Environmental Zone occupied habitable volumes within the zone provided in Figure 3, Crew Performance
Environmental Zone, during all nominal operations, excluding suited operations, ascent, entry,
landing, and post landing.
6.2.4.3 V2 6151 Temperature Selectability The system shall provide selectable set points for internal atmosphere temperature in step sizes no
greater than 0.5°C increments in the habitable volume.
6.2.4.4 V2 6152 Temperature Adjustability The system shall be capable of adjusting temperature in the habitable volume by at least 1°C/hr.
6.2.4.5 V2 7041 Environmental Control The system environmental control shall accommodate the increased O2 consumption and additional
output of heat, CO2, perspiration droplets, odor, and particulates generated by the crew in an
exercise area.
6.2.5 V2 6017 Atmospheric Control The system shall allow for local and remote control of atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature,
ventilation, and ppO2.
6.2.6.1 V2 6020 Atmospheric Data For each isolatable, habitable compartment, the system shall automatically record pressure,
Recording humidity, temperature, ppO2, and ppCO2 data continuously.
6.2.6.2 V2 6021 Atmospheric Data The system shall display real-time values for pressure, humidity, temperature, ppO2, and ppCO2
Displaying data to the crew locally and remotely.
6.2.7.1 V2 6022 Atmospheric Monitoring The system shall alert the crew locally and remotely when atmospheric parameters, including
and Alerting Parameters atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature, ppO2, and ppCO2 are outside safe limits.
6.2.7.2 V2 6023 Trace Constituent The system shall monitor trace volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the cabin atmosphere and
Monitoring and Alerting alert the crew locally and remotely when they are approaching defined limits.
6.2.7.3 V2 6024 Combustion Monitoring The system shall monitor in real-time the toxic atmospheric components listed in Table 3,
and Alerting Recommended Combustion Product (CP) Monitoring Ranges, that would result from pre-
combustion and combustion events in the ranges and with the accuracy and resolution specified in

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the table, and alert the crew locally and remotely in sufficient time for them to take appropriate
action.
6.2.7.4 V2 6025 Contamination Monitoring The system shall monitor and display atmospheric compound levels that result from contamination
and Alerting events, e.g., toxic release, systems leaks, or externally originated, before, during, and after an event
and alert the crew locally and remotely in sufficient time for them to take appropriate action.
6.2.7.5 V2 6153 Celestial Dust Monitoring The vehicle shall monitor celestial dust and alert the crew locally and remotely when they are
and Alerting approaching defined limits.
6.2.8.1 V2 6107 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat The system shall maintain a ventilation rate within the internal atmosphere that is sufficient to
Atmospheric Ventilation provide circulation that prevents CO2 and thermal pockets from forming, except during suited
operations, toxic cabin events, or when the crew is not inhabiting the vehicle.
6.2.8.2 V2 6108 Off-Nominal The system shall control for ppO2, ppCO2, and relative humidity during off-nominal operations,
Vehicle/Habitat such as temporary maintenance activities in areas not in the normal habitable volume.
Atmospheric Ventilation
6.2.9.1 V2 6050 Atmosphere The system shall limit gaseous pollutant accumulation in the habitable atmosphere below individual
Contamination Limit chemical concentration limits specified in JSC-20584, Spacecraft Maximum Allowable
Concentrations for Airborne Contaminants (SMACs).
6.2.9.2 V2 6052 Particulate Matter The system shall limit the habitable atmosphere particulate matter concentration for total dust to <3
mg/m3 with a crew generation rate of 1.33 mg/person-minute, and the respirable fraction of the total
dust <2.5 μm (micrometer) in aerodynamic diameter to <1 mg/m3 with a crew generation rate of
0.006 mg/person-minute.
6.2.9.3 V2 6053 Lunar Dust Contamination The system shall limit the levels of lunar dust particles less than 10 μm in size in the habitable
atmosphere below a time-weighted average of 0.3 mg/m3 during intermittent daily exposure periods
that may persist up to 6 months in duration.
6.2.9.4 V2 6059 Microbial Air The system shall provide air in the habitable atmosphere that is microbiologically safe for human
Contamination health and performance.
6.3.1.1 V2 6026 Potable Water Quality At the point of crew consumption or contact, the system shall provide aesthetically acceptable
potable water that is chemically and microbiologically safe for human use, including drinking, food
rehydration, personal hygiene, and medical needs.
6.3.1.3 V2 6051 Water Contamination The system shall prevent potable and hygiene water supply contamination from
Control microbial, atmospheric (including dust), chemical, and non-potable water sources to ensure that
potable and hygiene water are provided.
6.3.1.4 V2 6046 Water Quality Monitoring Water quality monitoring capability shall include preflight, in-flight, and post landing sampling and
analysis.
6.3.2 V2 6109 Water Quantity The system shall provide a minimum water quantity as specified in Table 4, Water Quantities and
Temperatures, for the expected needs of each mission, which should be considered mutually
independent.
6.3.3 V2 6110 Water Temperature The system shall provide the appropriate water temperature as specified in Table 4, Water
Quantities and Temperatures, for the expected needs of each mission and task.
6.3.4.1 V2 6039 Potable Water Dispensing Water shall be dispensed at a rate that is compatible with the food system.
Rate
6.3.4.2 V2 6040 Potable Water Dispensing To prevent overflow, water shall be dispensable in specified increments that are compatible with the
Increments food preparation instructions and time demands of the allotted meal schedule.

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6.4.1.1 V2 6047 Toxic Hazard Level Three The system shall use only chemicals that are Toxic Hazard Level Three or below, as defined in JSC-
26895, Guidelines for Assessing the Toxic Hazard of Spacecraft Chemicals and Test Materials, in
the habitable volume of the spacecraft.
6.4.1.2 V2 6048 Toxic Hazard Level Four The system shall prevent Toxic Hazard Level Four chemicals, as defined in JSC-26895, from
entering the habitable volume of the spacecraft.
6.4.1.3 V2 6049 Chemical Decomposition The system shall use only chemicals that, if released into the habitable volume, do not decompose
into hazardous compounds that would threaten health during any phase of operations.
6.4.2.1 V2 6060 Biological Payloads Biological payloads, as well as the associated operational procedures and supporting personal
protective equipment, shall meet the criteria defined by the JSC Biosafety Review Board guidelines
contained in JPR-1800.5, Biosafety Review Board Operations and Requirements.
6.4.2.2 V2 6061 Environment Cross- The system shall provide controls to prevent or otherwise minimize (as appropriate) biological
Contamination cross-contamination between crew, payloads and vehicles to acceptable levels in accordance with
the biosafety levels (BSL) defined in JPR-1800.5, as well between crew, payloads, vehicles and
extraterrestrial planetary environments with the extent of application specific to individual
planetary bodies and special locations thereon.
6.4.3 V2 6062 Availability of The system shall provide toxicological and environmental hazard information in formats accessible
Environmental Hazards by the crew throughout the mission.
Information
6.4.4 V2 6063 Contamination Cleanup The system shall provide a means to remove or isolate released chemical and biological
contaminants and to return the environment to a safe condition.
6.5.1 V2 6064 Sustained Translational The system shall limit the magnitude, direction, and duration of crew exposure to sustained (>0.5
Acceleration Limits seconds) translational acceleration by staying below the limits in Figure 3—Gx Sustained
Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated), Figure 4—Gy Sustained Translational Acceleration
Limits (Seated), and Figure 5—Gz Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Seated) for seated
posture; and Figure 6—Gx Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing), Figure 7—Gy
Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits (Standing), and Figure 8—Gz Sustained Translational
Acceleration Limits (Standing) for standing posture.
6.5.2.1 V2 6065 Rotational Velocity The system shall limit crew exposure to rotational velocities in yaw, pitch, and roll by staying below
the limits specified in Figure 9—Rotational Velocity Limits.
6.5.2.2 V2 6066 Sustained Rotational The system shall prevent the crew exposure to sustained (>0.5 second) rotational accelerations
Acceleration Due to Cross- caused by cross-coupled rotations greater than 2 rad/s2.
Coupled Rotation
6.5.2.3 V2 6067 Transient Rotational The system shall limit transient (≤0.5 seconds) rotational accelerations in yaw, pitch, or roll to
Acceleration which the crew is exposed and the limit used appropriately scaled for each crewmember size from
the 50th percentile male limits of 2,200 rad/s2 for nominal and 3,800 rad/s2 for off-nominal cases.
6.5.3 V2 6069 Acceleration Injury The system shall mitigate the risk of injury to crewmembers caused by accelerations during
Prevention dynamic mission phases per Table 5, Acceptable Injury Risk Due to Dynamic Loads.
6.5.4 V2 6070 Injury Risk Criterion The system shall limit crew exposure to transient translational acceleration (≤0.5 seconds) by
limiting the injury risk criterion (β/beta) to no greater than 1.0 (Low) for seated or standing crew as
defined by Dynamic Response (DR) limits in NASA/TM-20205008198 Table 2 “Updated Dynamic
Response Limits for Standing”, while crew are restrained as required in NASA/TM-2013-
217380REV1 for seated crew, or NASA/TM – 20205008198 for standing crew.

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6.5.5 V2 6111 Dynamic Mission Phases The system shall collect vehicle and crewmember acceleration parameters, specific kinematic
Monitoring and Analysis responses, and associated metadata, during all dynamic mission phases and suited operations
(defined as ascent, abort, entry, descent, landing, postlanding, and EVA operations) to correlate with
any injuries incurred by crewmembers.
6.5.6 V2 6112 Hang Time Limit The system shall limit crew exposure to suspension trauma conditions to seven minutes or less.
6.5.7 V2 6113 Crew Limits in Launch The time in which crewmembers are on back with feet elevated in a launch configuration shall not
Orientation exceed 3 hours and 15 minutes, excluding subsequent safing and egress time.
6.6.1.1 V2 6073 Launch, Entry, and Abort During launch, entry, and abort operations, the noise exposure level (not including impulse noise) at
Noise Exposure Limits the crewmember's ear, calculated over any 24-hour period, shall be limited such that the noise dose
(D) is ≤100:(Eq 1.)where:N = the number of noise exposure events during the 24-hour periodCn =
the actual duration of the exposure event in minutesTn = the maximum noise exposure duration
allowed, based on the specific sound level (Ln) of an exposure event in dBA, calculated using the
following equation: (Eq. 2)
6.6.1.2 V2 6074 Ceiling Limit for Launch During launch and entry operations, the system shall limit the combined A-weighted sound levels
and Entry (not including impulse noise) at the crewmembers’ ears to a maximum of 105 dBA.
6.6.1.3 V2 6075 Ceiling Limit for Launch During launch abort operations, the system shall limit the combined A-weighted sound levels (not
Abort including impulse noise) at the crewmembers’ ears to a maximum of 115 dBA.
6.6.1.4 V2 6076 Launch, Entry, and Abort During launch, entry, and abort operations, impulse noise measured at the crewmember’s ear
Impulse Noise Limits location shall be limited to less than 140-dB peak SPL.
6.6.1.5 V2 6077 Hazardous Noise Limits For off-nominal operations, broadcast communications, depressurization valves, and maintenance
for All Phases Except activities, the A-weighted sound level (excluding impulse noise and alarm signals) shall be less than
Launch, Entry, and Abort 85 dBA, regardless of time duration; except in the case of depressurization valves, the noise
attenuation effectiveness of hearing protection or communications headsets may not be used to
satisfy this requirement.
6.6.1.6 V2 6115 24-Hour Noise Exposure The noise exposure level (not including impulse noise) at the crewmember's ear, calculated over any
Limits 24-hour period, except during launch, entry, and abort operations, shallshall be limited such that the
noise dose (D) is ≤100:
(Eq. 3)

where:
N = the number of noise exposure events during the 24-hour period
Cn = the actual duration of the exposure event in minutes
Tn = the maximum noise exposure duration allowed, based on the specific sound level

(Ln) of an exposure event in dBA, calculated using the following equation:


(Eq. 4)
6.6.1.7 V2 6078 Continuous Noise Limits In spacecraft work areas, where good voice communications and habitability are required, SPLs of
continuous noise (not including impulse noise) shall be limited to the values given by the Noise
Criterion (NC)-50 curve in Figure 9, NC Curves, and Table 8, Octave Band SPL Limits for
Continuous Noise, dB re 20 µPa (micropascals); hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy this
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6.6.1.8 V2 6079 Crew Sleep Continuous For missions greater than 30 days, SPLs of continuous noise shall be limited to the values given by
Noise Limits the NC-40 curve (see Figure 9, NC Curves, and Table 8, Octave Band SPL Limits for Continuous
Noise, dB re 20 µPa) in crew quarters and sleep areas. Hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy
this requirement.
6.6.1.9 V2 6080 Intermittent Noise Limits For hardware items that operate for eight hours or less (generating intermittent noise), the maximum
noise emissions (not including impulse noise), measured 0.6 m from the loudest hardware surface,
shall be determined according to Table 9, Intermittent Noise A-Weighted SPL and Corresponding
Operational Duration Limits for any 24-hour period (measured at 0.6-m distance from the source).
Hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
6.6.1.10 V2 6081 Alarm Maximum Sound The maximum alarm signal A-weighted sound level shall be less than 95 dBA at the operating
Level Limit position of the intended receiver.
6.6.1.11 V2 6082 Annoyance Noise Limits With the exception of communications and alarms, the system shall limit impulse and intermittent
for Crew Sleep noise levels at the crewmember’s head location to 10 dB above background noise levels during crew
sleep periods. Hearing protection cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
6.6.1.12 V2 6083 Impulse Noise Limit The system shall limit impulse noise measured at the crewmember’s head location to less than 140
dB peak SPL during all mission phases except launch and entry. Hearing protection cannot be used
to satisfy this requirement.
6.6.1.13 V2 6084 Narrow-Band Noise Limits The maximum SPL of narrow-band noise components and tones shall be limited to at least 10 dB
less than the broadband SPL of the octave band that contains the component or tone.
6.6.1.14 V2 6085 Infrasonic Sound Pressure Infrasonic SPLs, including frequencies from 1 to 20 Hz but not including impulse noise, shall be
Limits limited to less than 150 dB at the crewmember’s head location. Hearing protection cannot be used to
satisfy this requirement.
6.6.1.15 V2 6106 Noise Limit for Personal The system shall limit the maximum A-weighted sound level at the crewmember’s ear created by a
Audio Devices personal audio device to 115 dBA or less.
6.6.2.1 V2 6087 Acoustic Monitoring Broadband and frequency-dependent SPLs shall be monitored and quantified as needed for crew
health and safety.
6.6.2.2 V2 6088 Individual Noise Exposure Noise exposure levels shall be monitored and quantified for each crewmember as needed for crew
Monitoring health and safety.
6.7.1.1 V2 6089 Vibration during Preflight The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the frequency-weighted acceleration between
0.1 to 0.5 Hz in each of the X, Y, and Z axes is less than 0.05 g
(0.5 m/s2) root mean square (RMS) for each 10-minute interval during prelaunch (when calculated
in accordance with ISO 2631-1:1997(E), Mechanical vibration and shock - Evaluation of human
exposure to whole-body vibration - Part 1: General requirements, Annex D, Equation D-1).
6.7.1.2 V2 6090 Vibration Exposures The system shall limit vibration during dynamic phases of flight to the crew such that the vectorial
during Dynamic Phases of sum of the X, Y, and Z accelerations between 0.5 and 80 Hz, calculated in 1-s intervals and
Flight weighted in accordance with ISO 2631-1:1997(E), is less than or equal to the levels plotted for the
accumulated durations in Table 10, Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time during
Dynamic Phases of Flight, and Figure 12, Frequency-Weighted Vibration Limits by Exposure Time
during Dynamic Phases of Flight.
6.7.1.3 V2 6091 Long-Duration Vibration The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the vectorial sum of the X, Y, and Z
Exposure Limits for Health frequency-weighted accelerations, as computed according to ISO 2631-1:1997(E), do not exceed the
during Non-Sleep Phases minimum health guidance caution zone level defined by Figure B.1 in ISO 2631-1:1997(E), Annex
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6.7.1.4 V2 6092 Vibration Exposure Limits The system shall limit vibration to the crew such that the acceleration between 1.0 and 80 Hz in
during Sleep each of the X, Y, and Z axes, weighted in accordance with ISO 20283-5, Mechanical vibration—
Measurement of vibration on ships; Part 5 - Guidelines for the measurement, evaluation and
reporting of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships, Annex A, is less
than 0.01 g (0.1 m/s2) RMS for each two-minute interval during the crew sleep period.
6.7.1.5 V2 6093 Vibration Limits for Crew tasks shall be evaluated for performance (e.g., motor control accuracy and precision,
Performance vision/readability, speech clarity, attentional focus) for all expected (nominal and off-nominal)
vibration levels.
6.7.2 V2 6094 Hand Vibration The system, including tools, equipment, and processes, shall limit vibration to the crewmembers’
hands such that the accelerations, as computed according to ANSI/ASA S2.70-2006, Guide for the
Measurement and Evaluation of Human Exposure to Vibration Transmitted to the Hand, do not
exceed the Daily Exposure Action Value defined by ANSI/ASA S2.70-2006, Annex A, Figure A.1.
6.8.1.1 V2 6095 Ionizing Radiation The program shall set system design requirements to prevent potential crewmembers from
Protection Limit exceeding PELs as set forth in NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1.
6.8.1.2 V2 6097 Crew Radiation Exposure The program/project shall design systems using the ALARA principle to limit crew radiation
Limits exposure.
6.8.1.3 V2 6098 Radiation Environments The program shall specify the radiation environments to be used in verifying the radiation design
requirements.
6.8.1.4 V2 6099 Space Weather Monitoring The program shall set requirements specifying appropriate capabilities to be provided for real-time
monitoring of space weather (solar particle events (SPE), galactic cosmic rays (GCR), etc.) for
characterization of the radiation environment and operational response by ground personnel and the
crew.
6.8.1.5 V2 6100 Ionizing Radiation The system shall include a method to alert the crew locally and remotely when radiation levels are
Alerting expected to exceed acceptable levels.
6.8.1.6 V2 6101 Ionizing Radiation Dose To characterize and manage radiation exposures, the program shall provide methods for monitoring
Monitoring personal dose and dose equivalent exposure, ambient monitoring of particle fluence as a function of
direction, energy, and elemental charge and monitoring of ambient dose and ambient dose
equivalent.
6.8.2.1 V2 6102 RF Non-Ionizing Radiation The system shall maintain the crew exposure to RF electromagnetic fields to or below the limits
Exposure Limits stated in Table 11, Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) to RF Electromagnetic Fields, and
shown graphically in Figure 10, RF Electromagnetic Field Exposure Limits.
6.8.2.2 V2 6103 Laser Exposure Limits The system shall maintain the crew ocular and dermal exposure to laser systems and the ocular
exposure of the uncontrolled ground population to space lasers to or below the limits specified in
ANSI Z136.1, 2014, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers, Table 5 (ocular) and Table
7 (dermal) without Personal Protective Equipment.
6.8.2.3 V2 6104 Natural Sunlight Exposure The system shall maintain the crew exposure to natural sunlight for spectral radiance or irradiance
Limits (as applicable) within wavelengths between 180 nm and 3000 nm, as noted in Table 12, Natural
Sunlight Exposure Limits for Different Damage Mechanisms.
6.8.2.5 V2 6117 Artificial Light Exposure The system shall fully contain UV sources to prevent crew exposure.
Limits for Ultraviolet (UV)
Sources
7.1.1.1 V2 7001 Food Quality The food system shall provide the capability to maintain food safety and nutrition during all phases
of the mission.
7.1.1.2 V2 7002 Food Acceptability The system shall provide food that is acceptable to the crew for the duration of the mission.

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7.1.1.3 V2 7003 Food Caloric Content The system shall provide each crewmember with an average of 12,698 kJ (3,035 kcal) per day, else
an average energy requirement value is determined using Table 13, EER Equations and applying an
activity factor appropriate to the mission gravity and planned level of physical activity.
7.1.1.4 V2 7004 EVA Food Caloric Content For crewmembers performing EVA operations, the food system shall provide an additional 837 kJ
(200 kcal) per EVA hour above nominal metabolic intake as defined by [V2 7003] Food Caloric
Content of this NASA Technical Standard.
7.1.1.5 V2 7100 Food Nutrient The system shall provide a food system with a diet including the nutrient composition that is
Composition indicated in the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values as recommended by the National Institutes
of Health, with the exception of those adjusted for space flight as noted in Table 14, Nutrient
Guidelines for Space flight.
7.1.1.6 V2 7007 Food and Production Area Microorganism levels in the food and production area shall not exceed those specified in Table 15,
Microorganism Levels Food Microorganism Levels.
7.1.2.1 V2 7008 Food Preparation The system shall provide the capability for preparation, consumption, and stowage of food.
7.1.2.2 V2 7009 Food Preparation and The food system shall allow the crew to unstow supplies, prepare meals, and clean up for all
Cleanup crewmembers within the allotted meal schedule.
7.1.2.3 V2 7010 Food Contamination The food storage, preparation, and consumption areas shall be designed and located to protect
Control against cross-contamination between food and the environment.
7.1.2.4 V2 7011 Food and Beverage The system shall provide the capability to heat food and beverages to a temperature appropriate for
Heating the given item.
7.1.2.5 V2 7012 Dining Accommodations Crewmembers shall have the capability to dine together.
7.1.2.6 V2 7014 Food Spill Control The system shall provide the ability to contain and remove food particles and spills.
7.1.2.7 V2 7015 Food System Cleaning and The system shall provide methods for cleaning and sanitizing food facilities, equipment, and work
Sanitizing areas.
7.2.1 V2 7016 Personal Hygiene Personal hygiene items shall be provided for each crewmember, along with corresponding system
Capability capabilities for oral hygiene, personal grooming, and body cleansing.
7.2.2 V2 7017 Body Cleansing Privacy The system shall provide for privacy during personal hygiene activities.
7.2.3 V2 7019 Hygiene Maintainability The system shall provide an environmentally compatible sanitization method for personal hygiene
facilities and equipment.
7.3.1.1 V2 7020 Body Waste Management The system shall provide the capability for collection, containment, and disposal of body waste for
Capability both males and females.
7.3.1.2 V2 7021 Body Waste Management The body waste management system shall be isolated from the food preparation and consumption
System Location areas for aesthetic and hygienic purposes.
7.3.1.3 V2 7022 Body Waste Management The system shall provide privacy during use of the body waste management system.
Privacy
7.3.1.4 V2 7023 Body Waste Management Body waste management supplies shall be provided for each crewmember and be located within
Provision reach of crewmembers using the waste management system.
7.3.1.5 V2 7024 Body Waste The body waste management system shall allow a crewmember to urinate and defecate
Accommodation simultaneously without completely removing lower clothing.
7.3.1.6 V2 7025 Body Waste Containment The system shall prevent the release of body waste from the waste management system.
7.3.1.7 V2 7026 Body Waste Odor The system shall provide odor control for the waste management system.
7.3.1.8 V2 7027 Body Waste Trash Body waste management trash collection shall be accessible to and within reach of crewmembers
Receptacle Accessibility using the waste management system.

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7.3.1.9 V2 7029 Body Waste Management All body waste management facilities and equipment shall be capable of being cleaned, sanitized,
Maintenance and maintained.
7.3.1.10 V2 7101 Body Waste Isolation For missions greater than 30 days, the system shall provide separate dedicated volumes for body
waste management and personal hygiene.
7.3.2.1 V2 7102 Body Waste Quantities The human body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and containing the
various human body waste as specified in Table 16, Body Waste Quantities, for the expected needs
of each mission and task.
7.3.2.2 V2 7085 Fecal and Urine The body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and containing all waste during
Elimination Concurrence simultaneous defecation and urination.
7.3.2.3 V2 7035 Urine per Crewmember The human body waste management system shall be capable of collecting and containing urine for
either processing or disposal of an average total urine output volume of Vu = 3 + 2.5t liters per
crewmember, where t is the mission length in days.
7.4.1 V2 7038 Physiological The system shall provide countermeasures to meet crew bone, muscle, sensorimotor,
Countermeasures thermoregulation, and aerobic/cardiovascular requirements defined in NASA-STD-3001, Volume 1.
Capability
7.4.2 V2 7040 Physiological The physiological countermeasure system design shall allow the crew to unstow supplies, perform
Countermeasure operations, and stow items within the allotted countermeasure schedule.
Operations
7.4.3 V2 7042 Orthostatic Intolerance The system shall provide countermeasures to mitigate the effects of orthostatic intolerance when
Countermeasures transitioning from weightlessness to gravity environments and during Gz (head-to-foot) vehicle
accelerations defined in the sustained acceleration limits.
7.5.1 V2 7043 Medical Capability A medical system shall be provided to the crew to meet the medical requirements of NASA-STD-
3001, Volume 1.
7.5.2 V2 7045 Medical Equipment Medical equipment shall be usable by non-physician crewmembers in the event that a physician
Usability crewmember is not present or is the one who requires medical treatment.
7.5.3 V2 7046 Medical Treatment The capability shall exist to position and restrain a patient, care provider, and equipment during
Restraints treatment.
7.5.4 V2 7049 Deceased Crew Each human space flight program shall provide the capability to handle deceased crewmembers.
7.6.1.1 V2 7050 Stowage Provisions The system shall provide for the stowage of hardware and supplies, to include location, restraint,
and protection for these items.
7.6.1.2 V2 7051 Personal Stowage The system shall provide a stowage location for personal items and clothing.
7.6.1.3 V2 7052 Stowage Location All relocatable items, e.g., food, EVA suits, and spare parts, shall have a dedicated stowage
location.
7.6.1.4 V2 7053 Stowage Interference The system shall provide defined stowage locations that do not interfere with crew operations.
7.6.1.5 V2 7054 Stowage Restraints The system shall provide the capability to restrain hardware, supplies, and crew personal items that
are removed or deployed for use as defined by crew task analysis.
7.6.2.1 V2 7055 Priority of Stowage Stowage items shall be accessible in accordance with their use, with the easiest accessibility for
Accessibility mission-critical and most frequently used items.
7.6.2.2 V2 7056 Stowage Operation without Stowage containers and restraints shall be operable without the use of tools.
Tools
7.6.2.3 V2 7057 Stowage Access while The stowage system shall be accessible by a suited crewmember.
Suited
7.6.3 V2 7058 Identification System The stowage identification system shall be compatible with the inventory management system.

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7.7.1 V2 7059 Inventory Tracking The system shall provide an inventory management system to track the locations and quantities of
items (including hazardous trash) throughout the mission.
7.7.2 V2 7060 Inventory Operations The system shall be designed to allow inventory management functions to be completed within the
allotted schedule.
7.7.3 V2 7061 Nomenclature Consistency The nomenclature used to refer to the items tracked by the inventory management system shall be
consistent with procedures and labels.
7.7.4 V2 7062 Unique Item Identification Items that need to be uniquely identified shall have a unique name.
7.7.5 V2 7063 Interchangeable Item Items within the inventory management system that are identical and interchangeable shall have
Nomenclature identical nomenclature.
7.8.1.1 V2 7064 Trash Accommodation The system shall provide a trash management system to contain, mitigate odors, prevent release, and
dispose of all expected trash.
7.8.1.2 V2 7065 Trash Volume Allocation Trash stowage volumes shall be allocated for each mission.
7.8.1.3 V2 7066 Trash Stowage The system shall provide defined trash stowage that does not interfere with crew operations.
Interference
7.8.2 V2 7069 Labeling of Hazardous The hazard response level (HRL) of all liquids, particles, gases and gels shall be labeled on the
Waste outermost containment barrier in location(s) visible to crew.
7.9.1 V2 7070 Sleep Accommodation The system shall provide volume, restraint, accommodations, environmental control (e.g., vibration,
lighting, noise, and temperature), and degree of privacy for sleep for each crewmember, to support
overall crew health and performance.
7.9.2 V2 7071 Behavioral Health and For long duration missions (>30 days), individual privacy facilities shall be provided.
Privacy
7.9.3 V2 7073 Partial-g Sleeping The system shall provide for horizontal sleep surface areas for partial-g and 1-g environments.
7.10.1 V2 7074 Clothing Quantity Clean, durable clothing shall be provided in quantities sufficient to meet crew needs.
7.10.2 V2 7075 Clothing Exclusive Use Clothing shall be provided for each individual crewmember’s exclusive use.
7.10.3 V2 7076 Clothing Safety and Clothing shall be comfortable in fit and composition, for the environment, e.g., temperature and
Comfort humidity, in which it will be worn.
7.11.1 V2 7079 Accessibility for Cleaning The system shall provide sufficient volume to access areas that need to be cleaned and perform
housekeeping duties.
7.11.2 V2 7080 Particulate Control The system shall be designed for access, inspection, and removal of particulates that can be present
before launch or that can result from mission operations.
7.11.3 V2 7081 Microbial Surface The system shall provide surfaces that are microbiologically safe for human contact.
Contamination
7.11.4 V2 7082 Surface Material Cleaning The system shall contain surface materials that can be easily cleaned and sanitized using planned
cleaning methods.
7.11.5 V2 7083 Cleaning Materials The system shall provide cleaning materials that are effective, safe for human use, and compatible
with system water reclamation, air revitalization, waste management systems, and spacesuits.
7.11.6 V2 6058 Condensation Limitation The system shall prevent condensation persistence on surfaces within the vehicle.
7.12 V2 7084 Recreational Capabilities The system shall provide individual and team-oriented recreational capabilities for the crew to
maintain behavioral and psychological health.
8.1.1 V2 8001 Volume Allocation The system shall provide the defined habitable volume and layout to physically accommodate crew
operations and living.
8.1.2 V2 8005 Functional Arrangement Habitability functions shall be located based on the use of common equipment, interferences, and
the sequence and compatibility of operations.

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8.1.3 V2 8006 Interference The system shall separate functional areas whose functions would detrimentally interfere with each
other.
8.2.1 V2 8007 Spatial and Interface The system shall have consistent spatial and interface orientations relative to a defined vertical
Orientation orientation.
8.2.2 V2 8010 Location Identifiers A standard location coding system shall be provided to uniquely identify each predefined location
within the system.
8.2.3 V2 8011 Location Aids The system shall provide aids to assist crewmembers in locating items or places within the system
and orienting themselves in relation to those items or places.
8.3.1 V2 8013 Intravehicular Translation The system shall provide intravehicular activity (IVA) translation paths that allow for safe and
Paths unencumbered movement of suited and unsuited crew and equipment.
8.3.2 V2 8014 Emergency Escape Paths The system shall provide unimpeded and visible emergency escape routes commensurate with the
hazard analyses and response concepts.
8.3.3 V2 8020 Assisted Ingress and The system shall provide translation paths that accommodate the ingress and egress of a
Egress Translation Path crewmember assisted by another crewmember.
8.3.4 V2 11005 EVA Translation Path EVA translation paths shall be free from hazards.
Hazard Avoidance
8.4.1.1 V2 8022 Hatches, Hatch Covers, Hatches, hatch covers, and doors shall be operable on either side by a single crewmember without
and Door Operation the use of tools in expected gravity conditions, orientations, suit configurations, and operational
without Tools configurations.
8.4.1.2 V2 8023 Unlatching Hatch Covers Hatch covers shall require two distinct and sequential operations to unlatch.
8.4.1.3 V2 8024 Hatch Cover and Door For nominal operations, hatch covers and doors shall be operable by a single crewmember in no
Operating Times more than 60 seconds, from both sides of the hatch.
8.4.1.4 V2 8025 Hatch Cover and Door The forces required to operate each crew interface for the hatch covers and doors shall be within the
Operating Force crewmember strength defined by requirement [V2 4104] Crew Operational Loads for the worst-case
pressure differential and anticipated encumbering equipment and clothing.
8.4.2.1 V2 8027 Hatch Size and Shape Hatches and doorways shall be sized and shaped to accommodate all planned translations, including
unrestricted passage of a suited crewmember and crewmembers carrying cargo or equipment.
8.4.2.2 V2 8028 Pressure Equalization Each side of each hatch shall have manual pressure equalization capability with its opposite side,
across the Hatch achievable from that side of the pressure hatch by a suited or unsuited crewmember.
8.4.2.3 V2 8029 Visibility across the Hatch The system shall provide a window for direct, non-electronic visual observation of the environment
on the opposite side of the hatch.
8.4.3.1 V2 8030 Hatch Cover and Door When opened, hatch covers and doors shall allow for unrestricted flow of traffic.
Interference
8.4.3.2 V2 8031 Hatch Cover Closure and The pressure hatch covers shall indicate closure and latching status on both sides of the hatch.
Latching Status Indication
8.4.3.3 V2 8032 Hatch Cover Pressure Pressure hatch covers shall indicate, viewable from both sides of the hatch, pressure differential
Indication across the hatch.
8.4.4 V2 8101 No Drag-Throughs Hatchways shall be clear of drag-throughs.
8.4.5 V2 8032 Hatch Pressure Indication Pressure hatches shall indicate, on both sides of the hatch, pressure differential across the hatch.
8.5.1 V2 8033 Restraints for Crew Tasks The system shall provide restraints for expected crew operations.
8.5.2 V2 8038 Restraint and Mobility Aid Restraints and mobility aids shall be standardized, clearly distinguishable, and located to aid
Standardization crewmembers in starting or stopping movement, changing direction or speed, or translating
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8.5.3 V2 8040 Mobility Aid for Assisted Mobility aids shall be provided for the assisted ingress and egress of suited or unsuited
Ingress and Egress crewmembers.
8.5.4 V2 8041 Unassisted Ingress, Egress, Mobility aids shall be provided for ingress, egress, and escape of crewmembers without assistance
and Escape Mobility Aids from other crew or ground personnel.
8.5.5 V2 8042 Mobility Aid Provision Mobility aids shall be provided to support all expected suited and unsuited tasks.
8.5.6 V2 8102 Human Transport Vehicle The human transport vehicle, when operating in fractional (lunar or planetary) gravity, shall provide
Restraint Provision a restraint for each person inside the vehicle.
8.6.1 V2 8043 Window Provisioning The system shall provide windows with unobstructed fields of view for expected crew operations.
8.6.2 V2 8045 Window Optical Properties System windows shall have optical properties commensurate with crew task needs.
8.6.3 V2 8049 Window Light Blocking Each system window shall provide a means to prevent external light from entering the crew
compartment, such that the interior light level can be reduced to 2.0 lux at 0.5 m (20 in) from each
window.
8.6.4 V2 8050 Window Accessory System window accessories designed for routine use shall be operable by one crewmember and be
Replacement/Operation removable or replaceable without the use of tools.
without Tools
8.7.1 V2 8051 Illumination Levels The system shall provide illumination levels to support the range of expected crew tasks.
8.7.2 V2 8052 Exterior Lighting The system shall provide exterior lighting to aid the crew in assembly, maintenance, navigation,
rendezvous and docking, ingress and egress, EVA operations, and external task operations.
8.7.3 V2 8053 Emergency Lighting The system shall provide emergency lighting for crew egress and/or operational recovery in the
event of a general power failure.
8.7.4 V2 8059 Lighting Chromaticity Interior and exterior lighting intended for operational environments requiring human/camera color
vision shall have a chromaticity that falls within the chromaticity gamut for white light for the
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) range of 2700 K to 6500 K as defined by ANSI C78-377,
Electric Lamps—Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting Products.
8.7.5 V2 8060 Lighting Color Accuracy Interior and exterior lighting intended for human operational environments requiring photopic
vision accuracy shall have a score of 90 ±10 on a color fidelity metric that is appropriate for the
utilized lighting technology, as designated by the Color Fidelity Metric (Rf) defined by IES TM-30,
Method for Evaluating Light Sources Color Rendition methodology.
8.7.6 V2 8055 Physiological Effects of The system shall provide the levels of light to support the physiological effects of light in
Light (Circadian accordance with Table 17, Physiological Lighting Specifications.
Entrainment)
8.7.7 V2 8056 Lighting Controls Lighting systems shall have on-off controls.
8.7.8 V2 8057 Lighting Adjustability Interior lights shall be adjustable (dimmable) from their maximum output level to their minimum
luminance.
8.7.9 V2 8058 Glare Prevention Both direct and indirect glare that causes discomfort to humans or impairs their vision shall be
prevented.
9.1.1 V2 9001 Crew Interface Hardware and equipment performing similar functions shall have commonality of crew interfaces.
Commonality
9.1.2 V2 9002 Differentiation Hardware and equipment that have the same or similar form but different functions shall be readily
identifiable, distinguishable, and not be physically interchangeable.
9.1.3 V2 9003 Routine Operation Worksites shall be designed to provide rapid access to needed tools and equipment for
routine/nominal operations.

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9.2 V2 9004 Training Minimization Hardware and equipment with which crew interact shall minimize the time required for training.
9.3.1.1 V2 9101 Design for Crew Safety The system shall be designed to minimize physical hazards to the crew.
9.3.1.2 V2 9005 Mechanical Hazard Systems, hardware, and equipment shall protect the crew from moving parts that may cause injury
to the crew.
9.3.1.3 V2 9006 Entrapment Systems, hardware, and equipment shall protect the crew from entrapment (tangles, snags, catches,
etc.).
9.3.1.4 V2 9007 Potential Energy Hardware and equipment shall not release stored potential energy in a manner that causes injury to
the crew.
9.3.1.5 V2 9008 Protection from Projectiles Hardware mounting and habitat enclosures shall be configured such that the crew is protected from
and Structural Collapse projectiles and structural collapse in the event of sudden changes in acceleration or collisions.
9.3.1.6 V2 9009 Sharp Corners and Edges – Corners and edges of fixed and handheld equipment to which the bare skin of the crew could be
Fixed exposed shall be rounded as specified in Table 16, Corners and Edges.
9.3.1.7 V2 9010 Protection from Functionally sharp items shall be prevented from causing injury to the crew or damage to equipment
Functionally Sharp Items when not in use.
9.3.1.8 V2 9011 Sharp Corners and Edges - Corners and edges of loose equipment to which the crew could be exposed shall be rounded to radii
Loose no less than those given in Table 17, Loose Equipment Corners and Edges.
9.3.1.9 V2 9012 Burrs Exposed surfaces shall be free of burrs.
9.3.1.10 V2 9013 Pinch Points Pinch points shall be covered or otherwise prevented from causing injury to the crew.
9.3.1.11 V2 9016 Equipment Handling All items designed to be carried or removed and replaced shall have a means for grasping, handling,
and carrying while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.3.1.2 V2 9102 Skin/Tissue Damage Any surface to which the bare skin of the crew is exposed shall not cause skin temperature to exceed
Temperature Limits the catastrophic injury limits in Table 19, Skin Catastrophic Temperature Injury Limits.
9.3.1.3 V2 9103 Pain/Non- Disabling Injury Any surface to which the bare skin of the crew is exposed shall not cause skin temperature to exceed
Skin Temperature Limits the critical injury limits in Table 20—Critical Range/Limits, Pain/Non- disabling injury/possibly
resulting in illness.
9.3.3.1 V2 9017 Power Interruption The system shall provide the crew with capability to control the power to an electrical circuit.
9.3.3.2 V2 9018 Energized Status The system shall provide and display the de-energized status (interruption of electrical power) of a
circuit to the crew and within their fields of regard.
9.3.3.3 V2 9019 Nominal Physiological Under nominal situations (routine human contacts to conductive housing), the program shall limit
Electrical Current Limits electrical current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than or equal to) 0.4 mA for Direct Current
(DC) and ≤ (less than or equal to) 0.2 mA peak for Alternating Current (AC).
9.3.3.4.1 V2 9020 Catastrophic Physiological The program shall limit the electrical current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than or equal to)
Electrical Current Limits 40mA for DC and ≤ (less than or equal to) 8 mA peak for AC to avoid catastrophic physiological
for all Circumstances effects to the crewmember.
9.3.3.4.2 V2 9021 Catastrophic Physiological During critical operations where a startle reaction is possible, the program shall limit electrical
Electrical Current Limits current through the crewmember to ≤ (less than or equal to) 2 mA for DC and ≤ (less than or equal
for Startle Reaction to) 0.5 mA for AC to avoid potentially catastrophic conditions.
9.3.3.5 V2 9022 Body Impedance for The program/project shall use the 5th percentile values for the appropriate conditions (wet/dry,
Voltage Calculations AC/DC, voltage level, large/small contact area) from IEC 60479-1, Effects of current on human
Utilizing Electrical Current beings and livestock - Part 1: General aspects, to determine the appropriate body impedance to
Thresholds calculate the voltage associated with any current limit analysis.

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9.3.3.6 V2 9023 Leakage Currents – For equipment such as bioinstrumentation and medical devices, that are specifically designed to
Equipment Designed for contact the human body, electrical leakage currents caused by contact with exposed surfaces shall
Human Contact be kept below the levels specified in Table 21, Leakage Currents-Medical and Bioinstrumentation
Equipment.
9.3.4.1 V2 9024 Fluid/Gas Release Hardware and equipment shall not release stored fluids or gases in a manner that causes injury to the
crew.
9.3.4.2 V2 9025 Fluid/Gas Isolation The system shall provide for the isolation or shutoff of fluids in hardware and equipment.
9.3.4.3 V2 9026 Fluid/Gas Containment The system shall provide for containment and disposal of fluids that might be released during
operation or maintenance.
9.4.1 V2 9027 Protection Systems, hardware, and equipment shall be protected from and be capable of withstanding forces
imposed intentionally or unintentionally by the crew.
9.4.2 V2 9028 Isolation of Crew from Protective provisions, e.g., close-out panels, shall be provided to isolate and separate equipment
Spacecraft Equipment from the crew within the habitable volume.
9.5.1 V2 9029 Hardware and Equipment System hardware and equipment shall be designed so that it cannot be mounted or installed
Mounting and Installation improperly.
9.5.2.1 V2 9030 Connector Spacing The spacing between connectors shall permit mating and demating by crewmembers wearing
expected clothing.
9.5.2.2 V2 9031 Connector Actuation Connectors shall be operable without tools for mating and demating while wearing the most
without Tools encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.5.2.3 V2 9032 Incorrect Mating, Cable, gas and fluid lines, and electrical umbilical connectors shall prevent potential mismating and
Demating Prevention damage associated with mating or demating tasks.
9.5.2.4 V2 9033 Mating, Demating Hazards The system shall not subject personnel and equipment to hazards, including spills, electrical shocks,
and the release of stored energy, during mating or demating.
9.6.1 V2 9034 Cable Management The system shall manage cable, wire, and hose location, protection, routing, and retention to prevent
physical interference with crew operations and safety.
9.6.2 V2 9035 Cable Identification All maintainable cables, wires, and hoses shall be uniquely identified.
9.7.1.1 V2 9036 Design for Maintenance The system shall provide the means necessary for the crew to safely and efficiently perform routine
service, maintenance, and anticipated unscheduled maintenance activities while wearing the most
encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.7.1.2 V2 9037 Commercial Off-the-Shelf Maintenance for commercial off-the-shelf equipment shall be suitable to the space flight
(COTS) Equipment environment.
Maintenance
9.7.1.3 V2 9038 In-Flight Tool Set Each program shall establish a set of in-flight tools necessary to maintain or reconfigure the space
flight system. Also, tools are to be usable by the full range of crew sizes and strengths wearing any
protective equipment (EVA suits, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.).
9.7.2.1 V2 9039 Maintenance Time Planned maintenance for systems and associated hardware and equipment shall be capable of being
performed within the allotted crew schedule while wearing the most encumbering equipment and
clothing anticipated.
9.7.2.2 V2 9042 Captive Fasteners Fasteners used by the crew during maintenance shall be captive.
9.7.2.3 V2 9043 Minimum Number of For items that may be serviceable by the crew, the number of fasteners used shall be the minimum
Fasteners - Item required to meet structural engineering design practices.
9.7.2.4 V2 9044 Minimum Variety of The system shall be serviceable with a common set of fasteners that meet structural engineering
Fasteners - System design practices.

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9.7.3.1 V2 9045 Maintenance Item The system shall locate maintenance items so that the maintenance task does not require the
Location removal or disabling of other systems or components.
9.7.3.2 V2 9046 Check and Service Point Check points and service points for systems, hardware, and equipment shall be directly accessible
Accessibility while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.7.3.3 V2 9047 Maintenance Physical work access envelopes shall accommodate the crew, required tools, and any protective
Accommodation equipment needed to perform maintenance.
9.7.3.4 V2 9048 Visual Access for Maintenance tasks that require visual feedback shall be directly visible during task performance
Maintenance while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.7.3.5 V2 9050 Tool Clearance The system shall provide tool clearances for tool installation and actuation for all tool interfaces
during in-flight maintenance.
9.7.4.1 V2 9051 Fault Detection The system shall provide rapid and positive fault detection and isolation of defective items.
9.7.4.2 V2 9052 Failure Notification The system shall alert the crew when critical equipment has failed or is not operating within
tolerance limits.
9.8.1.1.1 V2 9053 Protective Equipment Protective equipment shall be provided to protect the crew from expected hazards.
9.8.1.1.2 V2 9054 Protective Equipment Use Protective equipment shall not interfere with the crew’s ability to conduct the nominal or
contingency operations that the crew is expected to perform while employing the protective
equipment, including communication among crewmembers and with ground personnel.
9.8.1.1.3 V2 9055 Protective Equipment Automation of protective equipment shall be provided when the crew cannot perform assigned
Automation tasks.
9.8.1.2.1 V2 9056 Use of Hearing Protection The system shall meet SPL limits of section 6.6.2, Acoustic and Noise Monitoring Limits, in this
NASA Technical Standard, except where otherwise specified in this NASA Technical Standard,
without requiring the use of personal hearing protection.
9.8.1.2.2 V2 9057 Hearing Protection Appropriate personal hearing protection shall be provided to the crew during all mission phases for
Provision contingency or personal preference.
9.8.1.2.3 V2 9058 Hearing Protection The system shall be designed so that hearing protection does not inhibit voice communication,
Interference monitoring of systems, and detection of alerts.
9.8.2.1 V2 9059 Fire Detecting, Warning, A fire protection system comprised of detecting, warning, and extinguishing devices shall be
and Extinguishing provided to all spacecraft volumes during all mission phases without creating a hazardous
environment.
9.8.2.2 V2 9060 Fire Protection System The fire protection system health and status data shall be provided to the crew and other mission
Health and Status systems.
9.8.2.3 V2 9061 Fire Protection System The crew shall be alerted to failures of the fire protection system.
Failure Alerting
9.8.2.4 V2 9062 Fire Protection System The fire protection system shall be capable of being manually activated and deactivated.
Activation
9.8.2.5 V2 9063 Portable Fire Extinguishers A fire protection system shall include manually operated portable fire extinguishers usable while
wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
9.8.3 V2 9064 Emergency Equipment Emergency equipment shall be clearly identified, accessible, and useable to complete emergency
Accessibility response in the time required during all mission phases where the corresponding emergency may
occur while wearing the most encumbering equipment and clothing anticipated.
10.1.1.1 V2 10001 Crew Interface Usability The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in a NASA-modified System Usability Scale
(SUS) score of 85 or higher.

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10.1.1.2 V2 10002 Design-Induced Error The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in the maximum observed error rates listed in
Table 29, Maximum Observed Design-Induced Error Rates.
10.1.1.3 V2 10003 Crew Interface Operability The system shall provide interfaces that enable crewmembers to successfully perform tasks within
the appropriate timeframe and degree of accuracy.
10.1.1.4 V2 5007 Cognitive Workload The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in Bedford Workload Scale ratings of 3 or less
for nominal tasks and 6 or less for off-nominal tasks.
10.1.1.5 V2 10200 Physical Workload The system shall provide crew interfaces that result in a Borg-CR10 rating of perceived exertion
(RPE) of 4 (somewhat strong) or less.
10.1.1.6 V2 5006 Situation Awareness (SA) Systems shall provide the Situation Awareness (SA) necessary for efficient and effective task
performance and provide the means to recover SA, if lost, for anticipated levels of crewmember
capability and anticipated levels of task demands.
10.1.2 V2 10004 Controllability and The spacecraft shall exhibit Level 1 handling qualities (Handling Qualities Rating (HQR) 1, 2 and
Maneuverability 3), as defined by the Cooper-Harper Rating Scale, during manual control of the spacecraft's flight
path and attitude when manual control is the primary control mode or automated control is non-
operational.
10.1.3.1 V2 10005 Crew Interfaces Crew interfaces shall be standardized throughout a system.
Standardization
10.1.3.2 V2 10006 Operations Nomenclature Operational nomenclature shall be standardized throughout a system.
Standardization
10.1.3.3 V2 10007 Display Standards, Icon Each program shall establish display standards, an icon library, and a labeling plan.
Library, and Labeling Plan
10.1.3.4 V2 10008 Units of Measure Units of measure shall be consistent across like items.
10.1.3.5 V2 10009 Crew Interface Operations Methods of operating crew interfaces shall be standardized within and across system elements.
Standardization
10.1.3.6 V2 10010 Consistent Layout Crew interfaces shall use consistent control and display layout within and across system elements.
10.1.3.7 V2 10011 Displays and Controls Display and control interfaces performing similar functions shall have commonality.
Commonality
10.1.3.8 V2 10012 Consistent Procedures Procedures for performing similar tasks shall be consistent.
10.1.4.1 V2 10013 Display and Control Display and control actions that result in different outcomes shall be distinguishable to preclude
Distinctions unintended results.
10.1.4.2 V2 10014 Syntax Distinction The syntax of any two commands that result in different outcomes shall be distinguishable to
preclude issuing of the unintended command.
10.1.5.1 V2 10015 Use of Cognitive Aids The system shall provide cognitive aids to reduce the demand on crewmember memory to allow the
crew to accomplish their tasks within the required performance parameters.
10.1.5.2 V2 10016 Cue Saliency Cue saliency shall be consistent with the importance of the message to be conveyed and urgency of
response.
10.1.6.1 V2 10017 System Health and Status The system shall provide system health and status information to the crew, either automatically or
by request.
10.1.6.2 V2 10018 System Messages System messages shall be specific and informative.
10.1.6.3 V2 10022 Stale, Missing, or The system shall provide unique feedback when a data parameter is stale, missing, or unavailable.
Unavailable Data
10.1.6.4 V2 10021 Control Feedback The system shall provide a positive indication of crew-initiated control activation.

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10.1.6.5 V2 10020 Maximum System The system shall provide feedback to the crew within the time specified in Table 22, Maximum
Response Times System Response Time(s).
10.1.6.6 V2 10200 LED Indicator Light The system shall implement LED indicator lights that meet the characteristics shown in Table 31,
Characteristics LED Indicator Light Characteristics.
10.1.7.1 V2 10023 Current Procedure Step The system shall indicate to the crew which step in the electronically displayed procedure is
currently being executed.
10.1.7.2 V2 10024 Completed Procedure The system shall indicate to the crew which steps in the electronically displayed procedure have
Steps been completed.
10.1.7.3 V2 10025 View of Procedure Steps The system shall provide a method for viewing prior and future steps in the electronically displayed
procedure.
10.1.7.4 V2 10026 Procedure Flexibility The system shall provide a method for the crew to make real-time insertion, deletion, and
rearrangement of electronic procedures.
10.1.8.1 V2 10027 Inadvertent Operation Control systems shall be designed to prevent inadvertent operation.
Prevention
10.1.8.2 V2 10028 Inadvertent Operation Control systems shall allow for recovery from inadvertent operation and accidental changes in
Recovery system status.
10.2.1.1 V2 10030 Display and Control Displays and controls shall be designed and located so that they are operable to the required degree
Location and Design of accuracy in expected operating positions and conditions.
10.2.1.2 V2 10031 High Priority Displays and Emergency, critical, important, and most frequently used displays and controls shall be located in
Controls the most prominent crew viewing and operating zones.
10.2.2 V2 10032 Display and Control Displays and controls shall be grouped according to purpose or function.
Grouping
10.2.3.1 V2 10033 Display-Control All display-control relationships shall be logical and explicit.
Relationships
10.2.3.2 V2 10034 Display and Control Displays shall be compatible with control movement, e.g., control motion to the right is compatible
Movement Compatibility with clockwise roll, right turn, and direct movement to the right.
10.2.3.3 V2 10035 Display and Control Displays and controls shall be arranged in relation to one another according to their sequence of use.
Sequence of Use
10.3.1.1 V2 10036 Display Identifying Displays shall have identifying features (such as location, size, shape, and color) that allow the crew
Features to correctly navigate, locate, and identify the display in a timely manner.
10.3.1.2 V2 10037 Display Area The system shall provide the display area to present all critical task information within a
crewmember's field of regard.
10.3.2.1 V2 10038 Display Interpretation Displays shall be accurately interpretable within the time required to meet mission needs.
10.3.2.2 V2 10039 Display Readability Displays shall be readable by the crewmember from the crewmember’s operating locations and
orientation.
10.3.2.3 V2 10040 Display Information Information displayed shall contain only what is needed for the crew to maintain SA, diagnose,
make decisions, plan responses, and perform the required tasks.
10.3.2.4 V2 10042 Display Information Flow Information displayed shall be grouped, arranged, and located to support task flow.
10.3.2.5 V2 10043 Display Navigation Display navigation shall allow the crewmember to move within and among displays without loss of
SA and in a timely manner.
10.3.2.6 V2 10044 Display Nomenclature The nomenclature for each item or process shall be self-explanatory and direct the crew to the
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10.3.2.7 V2 10045 Display Coding For critical information and critical tasks when color is used to convey meaning, the system shall
Redundancy provide an additional cue.
10.3.2.8 V2 10046 Measurement Units Units of measure shall be displayed with their corresponding values.
10.3.3.1 V2 10047 Visual Display Legibility Displays shall be legible in the viewing conditions expected during task performance.
10.3.3.2 V2 10048 Visual Display Parameters Displays shall meet the visual display requirements in Table 23, Visual Display Parameters.
10.3.3.3 V2 10049 Visual Display Character Displays shall meet the visual display character requirements in Table 24, Visual Display Character
Parameters Parameters.
10.3.3.4 V2 10050 Display Font Font size and type shall be selected to ensure acquisition, readability, and interpretability of visual
displays.
10.3.4.1.1 V2 10052 Intelligibility of Electronically stored speech messages from audio displays shall have 100% intelligibility and
Electronically Stored discriminability between the ensemble of different messages the audio display is programmed to
Speech Messages produce (as measured under realistic background noise conditions and at locations where the display
will be used).
10.3.4.1.2 V2 10053 Sound Pressure Level The system shall provide SPLs above background noise and compliant with acoustic limits to ensure
audio display usability.
10.3.4.1.3 V2 10054 Sound Distortion Level The system shall provide audio signals with a minimal level of distortion and an appropriate
frequency range to ensure usability of the audio display.
10.3.4.1.4 V2 10055 Distinguishable and The system shall provide distinguishable and consistent alarms to ensure audio display usability.
Consistent Alarms
10.3.4.2.1 V2 10056 Audio Display Sound The system shall produce non-speech auditory annunciations with an SPL that meets at least one of
Level the following criteria:a. Using measurements of A-weighted sound levels (ISO 7731:2003(E),
Ergonomics – Danger signals for public and work areas – Auditory danger signals, method a in
section 5.2.2.1), the difference between the two A-weighted SPLs of the signal and the ambient
noise is greater than 15 dBA (LS,A to LN,A > 15 dBA). This method must be used for alarms
intended to wake sleeping crewmembers, with the loudspeaker alarm volume adjusted to its
minimum setting.b. Using measurements of octave band SPLs (ISO 7731:2003(E), method b in
section 5.2.3.1), the SPL of the signal in one or more octave bands is greater than the effective
masked threshold by at least 10 dB in the frequency range from 250 Hz to 4,000 Hz (LSi,oct to
Lti,oct > 10 dB).c. Using measurements of 1/3-octave band SPLs (ISO 7731:2003(E), method c in
section 5.2.3.2), the SPL of the signal in one or more 1/3-octave bands is greater than the effective
masked threshold by 13 dB in the frequency range from 250 Hz to 4,000 Hz (LSi,1/3oct to
LTi,1/3oct > 13 dB).
10.3.4.2.2 V2 10057 Reverberation Time The system shall provide a reverberation time of less than 0.6 seconds within the 500-Hz, 1-kHz,
and 2-kHz octave bands.
10.3.4.2.3 V2 10058 Frequency Frequency content of auditory alarms shall correspond to maximal human sensitivity (200 Hz to 4
kHz).
10.3.5.1 V2 10060 Label Provision Labels shall be provided, as necessary, for the crew to identify items, interpret and follow nominal
and contingency procedures, and avoid hazards.
10.3.5.2 V2 10061 Label Standardization Labels shall be consistent and standardized throughout the system.
10.3.5.3 V2 10062 Label Display Labels shall meet the requirements of visual displays (section 10.3.3, Visual Display Devices, in this
Requirements NASA Technical Standard), except font height ([V2 10066] Label Font Height in this NASA
Technical Standard).
10.3.5.4 V2 10063 Label Location Labels shall be positioned on or directly adjacent to the item they are labeling.

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10.3.5.5 V2 10064 Label Categories Labels shall be categorized by type, e.g., safety, procedure, and identification, with each label type
having standardized, visually distinct characteristics.
10.3.5.6 V2 10065 Label Distinction Labels shall be easily recognizable and distinguishable from other labels.
10.3.5.7 V2 10066 Label Font Height Font height of 0.4 degrees or greater shall be used on labels.
10.4.1 V2 10067 Control Shape The shape of a control shall not interfere with ease of control manipulation.
10.4.2.1 V2 10068 Control Identification Controls that are intended for out-of-view operation shall be spatially or tactually distinct from one
another.
10.4.2.2 V2 10069 Emergency Control The system shall provide coding for emergency controls that are distinguishable from non-
Coding emergency controls.
10.4.3.1 V2 10070 Control Size and Spacing The size and spacing of controls shall be optimized for operation by the expected body part, e.g.,
finger, hand, foot, and expected clothing.
10.4.3.2 V2 10071 Control Arrangement and The arrangement and location of functionally similar or identical controls shall be consistent
Location throughout the system.
10.4.3.3 V2 10072 Control Proximity Controls used by a restrained or unrestrained crewmember shall be located within the functional
reach zones of the crew.
10.4.3.4 V2 10073 Control Operation The system shall provide body or limb supports and restraints that enable accurate crew control of
Supports and Restraints applicable interfaces and prevent inadvertent control inputs during expected microgravity,
acceleration, and vibration conditions.
10.4.4.1 V2 10074 Control Operating Controls shall have operating characteristics, e.g., control type, forces, response rate, response
Characteristics latency, tactile feedback, to allow the crew to make the controlled item respond with the required
levels of accuracy, precision, and speed.
10.4.4.2 V2 10075 Control Input-Response Controls shall be compatible with the resulting system response.
Compatibility
10.4.4.3 V2 10076 Control Latency The system shall provide controls such that the crew is unimpeded by the time lag between the
operation of a control and the associated change in system state.
10.4.4.4 V2 10077 Control Resistive Force Control resistive force shall prevent unintended drifting or changing of position.
10.4.4.5 V2 10078 Detent Controls Detent controls shall be provided when control movements occur in discrete steps.
10.4.4.6 V2 10079 Stops Controls Stops shall be provided at the beginning and end of a range of control positions, if the control is not
required to be operated beyond the end positions or specified limits.
10.4.5 V2 10080 Command Confirmation Crew confirmation shall be required before completing critical, hazardous, or destructive
commands.
10.4.6.1 V2 10081 Suited Control Operations Controls to be used by suited crewmembers shall be operable by a suited crewmember.
10.4.6.2 V2 10082 Suited Control Spacing Controls to be used by suited crewmembers shall be spaced such that they can be operated by a
suited crewmember without inadvertent operation of adjacent controls.
10.5.1 V2 10083 Communication System Communication systems shall be designed to support coordinated and collaborative distributed
Design teamwork.
10.5.2 V2 10084 Communication Capability The system shall provide the capability to send and receive communication among crewmembers,
spacecraft systems, and ground systems to support crew performance, behavioral health, and safety.
10.5.3.1 V2 10085 Communication Speech Audio communication systems shall allow crew to communicate with one another and with the
Levels ground at normal speech levels and with expected background SPLs.
10.5.3.2 V2 10086 Communication The audio communication system shall provide intelligible speech by addressing system operational
Operational Parameters parameters, including frequency, dynamic range, noise cancelling and shields, pre-emphasis, and
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10.5.3.3 V2 10087 Communication The audio communication system shall provide intelligible speech by addressing appropriate
Environmental Parameters background sound levels and architectural acoustical characteristics for both transmitter and
receiver area.
10.5.3.4 V2 10088 Communication Controls To ensure intelligibility, audio communications shall address operating controls and procedures,
and Procedures including volume, squelch, natural language, acknowledgement feedback, and muting.
10.5.3.5 V2 10089 Communication To ensure intelligibility, audio communications shall address transmitter and receiver configuration,
Transmitter and Receiver e.g., headsets, microphones, air conduction, and bone conduction.
Configuration
10.5.3.6 V2 10090 Audio Communications The audio communication system shall provide speech quality that does not impact crew
Quality performance.
10.5.3.7 V2 10091 Speech Intelligibility For critical communications, the system shall ensure 90% English word recognition, using
ANSI/ASA S3.2-2009, Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech over Communication
Systems.
10.5.3.8 V2 10093 Private Audio The system shall provide the capability for private audio communication with the ground.
Communication
10.5.4.1 V2 10094 Video Communications Video communications shall employ digital encoding or alternate coding of equivalent visual
Visual Quality quality.
10.5.4.2 V2 10095 Video Communications Video communications shall provide sufficient spatial resolution (width and height in pixels) to
Spatial Resolution accomplish relevant tasks.
10.5.4.3 V2 10096 Video Communications Video communications shall provide sufficient temporal resolution (frames/s) to accomplish
Temporal Resolution relevant tasks.
10.5.4.4 V2 10097 Video Communications Video communications shall provide sufficient color and intensity levels to accomplish relevant
Color and Intensity tasks.
10.5.4.5 V2 10098 Video Communications Bit Video communications systems shall support bit rates high enough to ensure that compression
Rate artifacts are as low as reasonably achievable.
10.5.4.6 V2 10099 Audio-Visual Lag Time Communications systems that carry sound and video that are intended to be synchronized shall
ensure that the sound program does not lead the video program by more than 15 ms or lag the video
program by more than 45 ms.
10.6.1 V2 10100 Automated and Robotic Automated or robotic systems shall be provided when crew cannot reliably, safely, or efficiently
System Provision perform assigned tasks.
10.6.2 V2 10101 Automated and Robotic Automated and robotic systems shall include safeguards to prevent mission degradation, equipment
System Safety damage, or injury to crew.
10.6.3 V2 10102 Robotic Control Stations – For a given robotic system, operator control stations shall be common and consistent, independent
Common and Consistent of physical location, e.g., on Earth, in space, on the lunar surface, or on a planetary surface.
10.6.4 V2 10104 Automation Levels Crew interfaces to automated and robotic systems shall support the appropriate level(s) of
automation to accomplish the task effectively.
10.6.5 V2 10105 Automation Level Status Crew interfaces to automation shall provide information on the status of the automation, including
Indication when the system changes between levels of automation.
10.6.6 V2 10106 Robotic System Status Crew interfaces to robotic assets shall provide information on the status of the robotic asset,
including health, past and intended future actions, procedural information, and the ability of the
robotic asset to comprehend and accept operator commands.

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10.6.7 V2 10108 Automated and Robotic Automated and robotic systems shall be capable of receiving and sending commands and
System Operation – with performing tasks in the presence of a communication latency and intermittent transmission related
Communication to remote operations.
Limitations
10.6.8 V2 10109 Automated and Robotic Crew interfaces shall provide the ability to shut down automated and robotic systems.
System Shutdown
Capabilities
10.6.9 V2 10110 Automation and Robotics Crew interfaces shall provide the ability to override automated and robotic systems.
Override Capabilities
10.6.10 V2 10112 Crew Interfaces to Robotic Crew interfaces to robotic systems shall be designed to enable effective and efficient coordination of
Systems - Frames of or shifting between multiple frames of reference.
Reference
10.7.1 V2 10113 Information Management The information management system shall provide data critical to mission planning, mission
Capabilities – Provision operations, system maintenance, and system health and status at an appropriate level of detail to
support effective and efficient crew performance.
10.7.2.1 V2 10114 Visual and Audio The information management system shall provide visual and audio annunciations to the crew for
Annunciations emergency, warning, and caution events.
10.7.2.2 V2 10115 Automatic Set-Point Alerts The system shall alert the crew if the selected set-points are outside safe limits.
10.7.2.3 V2 10116 Audio Annunciation The information management system shall provide a manual silencing feature for active audio
Silencing annunciations.
10.7.2.4 V2 10117 Visual and Auditory The information management system shall test for a failure of the visual and auditory annunciators
Annunciation Failures upon crew request.
10.7.2.5 V2 10118 Visual Alerts - Red The color red shall be used as a visual indicator for the highest alert level.
10.7.2.6 V2 10119 Visual Alerts - Yellow The color yellow shall be used as a visual indicator for the second highest alert level.
10.7.3.1 V2 10120 Information Management The information management system shall provide methods and tools that allow the crew to
Methods and Tools effectively input, store, receive, display, process, distribute, update, and dispose of mission data.
10.7.3.2 V2 10121 Information Management The information management system shall use standard nomenclature.
Standard Nomenclature
10.7.3.3 V2 10122 Information Management The information management system shall be compatible with other systems within the spacecraft.
Compatibility
10.7.3.4 V2 10123 Information Management The information management system shall operate at a rate that enables the crew to perform tasks
Operation Rate effectively and efficiently, e.g., within acceptable error limits and scheduled operating times.
10.7.3.5 V2 10124 Information Management The information management system shall provide the crew with data to perform tasks at each
Data Provision workstation where those tasks are to be performed.
10.7.3.6 V2 10125 Information Management The information management system shall have features for the protection of sensitive and private
Security data, transmission, secure viewing, and sender verification.
10.7.3.7 V2 10126 Information Management The information management system shall allow for ground access to perform all onboard database
Ground Access functions without crew intervention.
10.7.3.8 V2 10127 Information Capture and The information management system shall provide a capability for the crew to capture and transfer
Transfer information in a portable fashion.
10.7.3.9 V2 10128 Information Annotation The information management system shall provide a capability for annotation by the crew.
10.7.3.10 V2 10129 Information Backup and The information management system shall provide for crew-initiated data backup and restoration for
Restoration all mission data and automatic backup for critical data.

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10.7.3.11 V2 10130 Alternative Information The information management system shall provide alternative information sources for use in the
Sources event of the loss of the information management system.
10.7.3.12 V2 10131 Software System Recovery The information management system shall be rapidly recoverable from a software system crash.
11.1.1 V2 11001 Suited Donning and The system shall accommodate efficient and effective donning and doffing of spacesuits for both
Doffing nominal and contingency operations.
11.1.2.1 V2 11006 Suit Pressure Set-Points The suit shall provide the capability for the crewmember to select discrete suit pressure set-points
within the suit operating pressure ranges during pressurized and unpressurized suited operations.
11.1.2.2 V2 11007 Suit Equilibrium Pressure Suits shall maintain pressure within 1.72 kPa (0.25 psi) after the suit has achieved an equilibrium
pressure for a set-point.
11.1.2.3 V2 11009 Continuous Noise in Suits shall limit suit-induced continuous noise exposure at the ear to NC-50 or below without the
Spacesuits use of auxiliary hearing protection.
11.1.2.4 V2 11010 EVA Suit Radiation The suit shall provide or accommodate radiation monitoring and alerting functions to allow the crew
Monitoring to take appropriate actions.
11.1.2.5 V2 11011 Suited Crewmember Heat The system shall prevent the energy stored by each crewmember during nominal suited operations
Storage from exceeding the limits defined by the range 3.0 kJ/kg (1.3 Btu/lb) > ΔQ stored > 1.9 kJ/kg (-0.8
Btu/lb), where ΔQ stored is calculated using the 41 Node Man or Wissler model.
11.1.3.1 V2 11013 Suited Body Waste Suits shall provide for management of urine, feces, menses, and vomitus of suited crewmembers.
Management – Provision
11.1.3.2 V2 11028 EVA Suit Urine Collection EVA suits shall be capable of collecting a total urine volume of Vu = 0.5 +2.24t/24 L, where t is
suited duration in hours.
11.1.3.3 V2 11014 LEA Suit Urine Collection LEA suits shall be capable of collecting a total urine volume of Vu = 0.5 + 2t/24 L throughout
suited operations, where t is suited duration in hours.
11.1.3.4 V2 11015 Suit Urine Collection per For contingency suited operations lasting longer than 24 hours, suits shall be capable of collecting
Day - Contingency and containing 1 L (33.8 fl oz) of urine per crewmember per day.
11.1.3.5 V2 11016 Suit Feces Collection per During contingency suited operations, suits shall be capable of collecting 75 g (0.17 lb ) (by mass)
Day – Contingency and 75 mL (2.5 fl oz) (by volume) of fecal matter per crewmember per day.
11.1.3.6 V2 11017 Suit Isolation of Vomitus Suits shall be shown to not create any catastrophic hazards in the event of vomitus from the
crewmember.
11.1.4.1 V2 11018 Suited Field of Regard Suits shall provide a field of regard sufficient to allow the crewmember to accomplish required
suited tasks.
11.1.4.2 V2 11019 Suit Helmet Optical Suit helmets shall have sufficient optical qualities to allow the crewmember to accomplish required
Quality suited tasks and maintain a level of SA necessary to maintain safety.
11.1.4.3 V2 11020 Suit Helmet Luminance Suit helmets shall provide protection to suited crewmembers from viewing objects with luminance
Shielding that could prevent successful completion of required suited tasks.
11.1.4.4 V2 11021 Suit Helmet Visual Suit helmets shall be free from visual distortion.
Distortions
11.1.4.5 V2 11022 Suit Helmet Displays Suit helmet field of regard shall be unencumbered if helmet- or head-mounted displays are
provided.
11.1.5 V2 11023 Suit Information The system shall allow the crewmember to effectively input, store, receive, display, process,
Management distribute, update, monitor and dispose of relevant information on consumable levels, suit status and
alerts, and biomedical data.

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11.1.6 V2 11100 Pressure Suits for The system shall provide the capability for crewmembers to wear pressure suits for sufficient
Protection from Cabin duration during launch, entry, descent (to/from Earth, or other celestial body) and any operation
Depressurization deemed high risk for loss of crew life due to loss of cabin pressurization (such as in mission
dockings, operations during periods of high incidence of Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris
(MMOD) or complex vehicle maneuvers).
11.2.1 V2 11024 Ability to Work in Suits Suits shall provide mobility, dexterity, and tactility to enable the crewmember to accomplish suited
tasks within acceptable physical workload and fatigue limits while minimizing the risk of injury.
11.2.2 V2 11025 Suited Nutrition The system shall provide a means for crewmember nutrition in pressure suits designed for surface
(e.g., Moon or Mars) EVAs of more than 4 hours in duration or any suited activities greater than 12
hours in duration.
11.2.3.1 V2 11029 LEA Suited Hydration The system shall provide a means for on-demand crewmember hydration while suited, including a
minimum quantity of potable water of 2 L (67.6 fl oz) per 24 hours for the LEA suit.
11.2.3.2 V2 11030 EVA Suited Hydration The system shall provide a means for on-demand crewmember hydration while suited, including a
minimum quantity of potable water of 240 mL (8.1 fl oz) per hour for EVA suited operations.
11.2.4 V2 11027 Suited Medication The system shall provide a means for administration of medication to a suited, pressurized
Administration crewmember for pressurized suited exposures greater than 12 hours.
11.2.5 V2 11031 Suited Relative Humidity For suited operations, the system shall limit RH to the levels in Table 25, Average Relative
Humidity Exposure Limits for Suited Operations.
11.2.6 V2 11032 LEA Suited LEA spacesuits shall be capable of operating at sufficient pressure to protect against Type II
Decompression Sickness decompression sickness in the event of a cabin depressurization.
Prevention Capability
11.3.1 V2 11033 Suited Thermal Control The suit shall allow the suited crewmembers and remote operators to adjust the suit thermal control
system.
11.3.2 V2 11034 Suited Atmospheric Data Systems shall automatically record suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2.
Recording
11.3.3 V2 11035 Suited Atmospheric Data Suits shall display suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2 data to the suited crewmember.
Displaying
11.3.4 V2 11036 Suited Atmospheric Suits shall monitor suit pressure, ppO2, and ppCO2 and alert the crewmember when they are
Monitoring and Alerting outside safe limits.
11.3.5 V2 11039 Nominal Spacesuit Carbon The spacesuit shall limit the inspired CO2 partial pressure (PICO2) in accordance with Table 26,
Dioxide Levels Spacesuit Inspired Partial Pressure of CO2 (PICO2) Limits.
11.4.1 V2 11037 EVA Suited Metabolic The system shall measure or calculate metabolic rates of suited EVA crewmembers.
Rate Measurement
11.4.2 V2 11038 EVA Suited Metabolic The system shall display metabolic data of suited EVA crewmembers to the crew.
Rate Display
11.5 V2 11101 Incapacitated Crew Rescue Resources shall be provided to rescue an incapacitated suited crewmember(s).
(ICR)
12.1.1 V2 12003 System Assumptions Each human space flight program shall document the system support design and environment:
a. Work environment (e.g., lighting, heating, atmosphere, gravity).
b. Tools and support equipment.
c. Ground support personnel characteristics (e.g., size, training, experience, number, physical and
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12.1.2.1 V2 12004 Anthropometry, Each program shall identify an anthropometry, biomechanics, range of motion, and strength data set
Biomechanics, Range of for the ground support population to be accommodated in support of all requirements in this section
Motion, and Strength of this NASA Technical Standard.
12.1.2.2 V2 12005 Protective Equipment The system shall accommodate ground personnel protective equipment and attire.
12.1.2.3 V2 12006 Volume Accommodation The system shall provide the volume necessary for the ground support personnel to perform all
ground processing tasks using the required tools and equipment.
12.1.2.4 V2 12007 Ground Processing – Systems, hardware, and equipment shall be protected from or be capable of withstanding forces
Induced Forces imposed by the ground support personnel or ground support equipment (GSE), in a 1-g
environment.
12.1.2.5 V2 12008 Systems Accessibility System components, hardware, and/or equipment that requires ground support personnel inspection
or interaction shall be accessible.
12.1.2.6 V2 12009 Tool Clearance The system shall provide tool clearances for tool installation and actuation for all tool interfaces
during ground processing.
12.1.3.1 V2 12010 Flight Hardware Flight system components that have the same or similar form but different functions shall not be
Differentiation physically interchangeable.
12.1.3.2 V2 12011 Hardware Protection The system shall provide a means of protecting flight hardware and equipment from damage during
ground processing.
12.1.3.3 V2 12012 Mobility Aids The system shall provide mobility aids to support expected ground support personnel tasks.
12.1.3.4 V2 12013 Equipment Handling All items designed to be carried, supported, or removed and replaced shall have a means for
Design grasping, handling, and carrying.
12.1.3.5 V2 12014 Inadvertent Operation The system shall be designed to prevent inadvertent operation of controls during ground processing.
Prevention
12.1.3.6 V2 12015 Incorrect Installation System hardware and equipment shall be designed to prevent incorrect mounting or installation.
Prevention
12.1.3.7 V2 12016 Pre-Defined Tool Set The system shall be designed to be assembled, prepared for launch, maintained, and reconfigured
using a pre-defined set of standard tools and lesser set of any pre-established set of specialized tools.
12.1.3.8 V2 12017 Captive Fasteners Fasteners on installable units shall be captive.
12.1.3.9 V2 12018 Ground Processing The system shall be designed for assembly, testing and checkout, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Without Damage that prevents damage to other components.
12.1.3.10 V2 12019 Replaceable Items The system shall locate maintenance items so that a planned ground processing or corrective or
preventive maintenance task does not require the deintegration or demating of other systems or
components.
12.1.3.11 V2 12020 Visual Access for Ground The system shall provide direct line-of-sight visual access to all flight system components requiring
Processing inspections or other human-system interactions, except self-mating connectors, on which ground
processing is performed by ground personnel.
12.1.3.12 V2 12021 Lighting The flight system in combination with ground support equipment shall provide lighting to perform
ground processing tasks in the vehicle.
12.1.3.13 V2 12022 Supplemental Systems The system shall be designed to support any supplemental systems that are required to assist ground
support personnel when an assigned task cannot reliably, safely, or effectively be performed by
ground support personnel alone.
12.1.3.14 V2 12023 Operational Consistency The system shall be designed for consistent operation across ground processing tasks.
12.1.3.15 V2 12024 Restraints and Platforms The system shall accommodate restraint and platform placement that ensures the reach and work
envelope of the suited or unsuited ground support personnel for the required tasks.

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12.1.3.16 V2 12025 System Feedback The system shall provide feedback to the operator indicating successful task completion.
12.1.3.17 V2 12026 Stowage Access The system shall provide access for ground support personnel to spacecraft stowage volumes that
require late loading and early unloading of items.
12.1.3.18 V2 12027 Flight Software Systems The system shall allow the ground support personnel safe operation of flight software systems for
ground processing.
12.1.4.1 V2 12028 Sharp Edge and Burr The system shall protect ground support personnel from injury resulting from sharp edges and burrs.
Injury Prevention
12.1.4.2 V2 12029 Pinch Point Prevention The system shall be designed to protect ground personnel from injury due to pinch points.
12.1.4.3 V2 12030 Hazard Controls The system shall be designed to prevent unnecessary exposure of ground support personnel and
equipment to hazards, including spills, electrical shocks, and the release of stored energy.
12.1.4.4 V2 12031 System Safing for Ground The system shall alert and allow ground personnel to safe the system before performing any ground
Operations operation.
12.1.4.5 V2 12032 Contamination Controls The system shall have controls in place to prevent the introduction of contaminants to the flight
vehicle.
12.1.4.6 V2 12033 Containment of Fluids and The system shall provide for containment and disposal of the inadvertent release of fluids and gases
Gases into the flight system.
12.1.4.7 V2 12034 Safe Weight Limit Hardware and equipment installed or removed by ground support personnel without ground support
equipment shall be less than a safe weight limit.
12.1.4.8 V2 12035 Safe Flight System Flight system components shall be designed, arranged, or located to prevent hazards, interference,
Component Arrangement or errors during concurrent ground processing tasks.
12.1.5.1 V2 12036 Connector Design and Connectors shall be designed and spaced to allow for accurate, damage-free mating and demating
Spacing by ground support personnel.
12.1.5.2 V2 12037 Connector Incorrect Connectors shall have physical features to preclude incorrect mating and mismating. This can be
Mating Prevention accomplished by differing connector shell sizes, differing connector keyway arrangements, and
having different contact arrangements (these are listed in order of most preferred to least preferred).
12.1.6.1 V2 12038 Label Provisions Labels and placards shall be provided for the ground support personnel to identify items, interpret
and follow procedures, and avoid hazards.
12.1.6.2 V2 12039 Label Standardization Labels and placards shall be consistent and standardized throughout the system.
12.1.6.3 V2 12040 Label Content The content of labels and placards shall be of sufficient size, color contrast, and character height and
style to support readability.
12.1.6.4 V2 12041 Readable Label Labels and placards shall be located such that they are readable by the operator, considering ambient
Positioning lighting conditions, orientation in the integrated configuration, and position of the operator relative
to the label.
12.1.6.5 V2 12042 Non-Obstructive Labels Labels, placards, or part markings used for ground processing shall not visually or operationally
interfere with space flight crew interface labeling.
12.2.1 V2 12043 Emergency Egress at the The system shall be designed such that the space flight crew and ground support personnel can
Launch Site egress within the time required to preserve the health and safety of all space flight crew and ground
support personnel in the event of an emergency.
12.2.2 V2 12044 Emergency Egress to The system shall be designed to ensure space flight crew and ground support personnel can egress to
Medical Care a location providing advanced pre-hospital life support.
12.2.3 V2 12045 Nominal Timely Egress Following a post mission nominal landing, launch scrub, or abort scenario, crew egress from the
system shall be expedited to ensure crew health.

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12.2.4 V2 12046 Emergency Egress For ground emergency egress systems (EES), the system shall limit the magnitude and direction of
Acceleration Limits crew exposure to accelerations according to Table 36, EES Acceleration Limits – Sustained, and
Table 37, EES Acceleration Limits – Jerk.

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APPENDIX E

SPACESUIT SYSTEM APPLICABILITY MATRIX

E.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this generic applicability matrix is to serve as a starting point for the tailoring
process for future spacesuit designers by indicating those standards that are likely to impact
design. While spacesuit-specific standards are described in section 11, several requirements from
other sections of this NASA Technical Standard are also applicable to spacesuit systems.
Spacesuit designers should work closely with HMTA to tailor the entirety of this NASA
Technical Standard to the specific project based on unique mission attributes. Applicable
standards for spacesuits are identified as applicable (APP) or not applicable(N/A). There are
instances in which standards may or may not apply to spacesuit systems, because design
approaches and operational concepts may differ significantly among different systems. For
example, provision of treatment for decompression sickness may be provided by spacesuits or
could alternatively be provided by other vehicle systems. In these instances, standards are
designated as potentially applicable (PA). The applicability of standards to spacesuits is also
dependent upon the spacesuits’ intended functionality. Accordingly, all spacesuit-applicable
standards are identified as being applicable to EVA spacesuits, LEA spacesuits, or both EVA and
LEA spacesuits as defined below:

• LEA Spacesuit System Definition: Any spacesuit system designed for use during
launch, entry, and abort phases of space flight, primarily to protect against toxic
exposure, ebullism, hypoxia, and decompression sickness in the event of an
unplanned cabin depressurization or toxic release into the cabin. It may also be worn
during other dynamic phases of flight such as rendezvous and docking during which
there is an increased risk of cabin depressurization due to cabin leaks. The duration
for which LEA spacesuits are designed to operate will depend on mission scenarios
and may range from a few hours to several days per use.

• EVA Spacesuit System Definition: Any spacesuit system designed to allow


astronauts to perform tasks outside of a spacecraft or habitat. Performance of space
flight EVA consists of placing a human in a micro-environment that has to provide all
the life support, nutrition, hydration, waste, and consumables management function of
an actual space vehicle, while allowing crewmembers to perform mission tasks. EVA
spacesuits are designed to be used for durations of less than a day due to potential
human and suit system constraints. This includes all suited phases (e.g., prebreathe,
leak checks, airlock depress).

The Interface column is an important component of the Applicability Matrix, whose purpose is
to identify standards that are applicable to interfaces between spacesuits and other systems rather
than directly to spacesuits themselves. Standards that require consideration of the suit/system
interface are identified in the Interfaces column by an “X” and should be reviewed by designers

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of both spacesuits and other systems to ensure compatibility among all systems in the context of
the overall system and mission design. For example, if the suit is being designed for an existing
vehicle, the suit has to be designed to fit through existing hatches. However, if the vehicle has
not yet been built, the suit design may influence the size of the hatches. As another example, the
fire protection system standards are marked as an interface interaction to capture the scenario in
which any suited crew should be alerted to potential issues regarding the vehicle and its fire
protection system. Standards that have interface applicability should be considered especially in
situations where one of the systems is pre-existing. While effort was made to identify those
standards that are likely to directly impact spacesuit design, standards that are marked as N/A
should still be examined. This is especially important in those instances in which the Interfaces
column has been marked, as these standards have the potential to influence both spacesuit and
vehicle design.

Table 39—Suit System Applicability Matrix


Section Rqmt # Description EVA LEA/IVA Interfaces
3.1.1 Full Mission Duration Applicability
3.2.1 V2 3006 Human-Centered Task Analysis
3.2.2 V2 3102 Human Error Analysis
3.2.3 V2 3101 Iterative Developmental Testing
4.1.1 V2 4102 Functional Anthropometric Accommodation APP APP
4.1.2 V2 4103 Body Mass, Volume, and Surface Area Data APP APP
4.1.3.1 V2 4104 Crew Operational Loads APP APP
4.1.3.2 V2 4105 Withstand Crew Loads APP APP
4.2 V2 4013 Muscle Effects APP APP
4.3 V2 4015 Aerobic Capacity APP APP
5.1.1 V2 5001 Visual Capabilities APP APP
5.1.2 V2 5002 Auditory Perceptual Capabilities APP APP
5.1.3 V2 5003 Sensorimotor Capabilities APP APP
5.1.4 V2 5004 Cognitive Capabilities APP APP
6.1 V2 6001 Trend Analysis of Environmental Data APP APP
6.2.1.1 V2 6002 Inert Diluent Gas N/A N/A
6.2.1.2 V2 6003 O2 Partial Pressure Range for Crew Exposure APP APP
6.2.1.3 V2 6004 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Carbon Dioxide Levels N/A N/A
6.2.2.1 V2 6006 Total Pressure Tolerance Range for Indefinite Crew Exposure APP APP
6.2.2.2 V2 6007 Rate of Pressure Change APP APP
6.2.2.3 V2 6150 Barotrauma Prevention
6.2.2.4 V2 6008 Decompression Sickness (DCS) Risk Identification APP APP
6.2.2.5 V2 6009 Decompression Sickness Treatment Capability PA PA X
6.2.3 V2 6011 Post Landing Relative Humidity (RH) N/A N/A
6.2.4.1 V2 6012 Crew Health Environmental Limits N/A PA X
6.2.4.2 V2 6013 Crew Performance Environmental Zone
6.2.4.3 V2 6151 Temperature Selectability
6.2.4.4 V2 6152 Temperature Adjustability
6.2.4.5 V2 7041 Environmental Control N/A N/A
6.2.5 V2 6017 Atmospheric Control N/A N/A X
6.2.6.1 V2 6020 Atmospheric Data Recording N/A N/A
6.2.6.2 V2 6021 Atmospheric Data Displaying N/A N/A
6.2.7.1 V2 6022 Atmospheric Monitoring and Alerting Parameters N/A N/A
6.2.7.2 V2 6023 Trace Constituent Monitoring and Alerting N/A N/A

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6.2.7.3 V2 6024 Combustion Monitoring and Alerting N/A N/A X
6.2.7.4 V2 6025 Contamination Monitoring and Alerting N/A N/A X
6.2.7.5 V2 6153 Celestial Dust Monitoring and Alerting
6.2.8.1 V2 6107 Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Atmospheric Ventilation
6.2.8.2 V2 6108 Off-Nominal Vehicle/Habitat Atmospheric Ventilation
6.2.9.1 V2 6050 Atmosphere Contamination Limit APP APP
6.2.9.2 V2 6052 Particulate Matter N/A N/A X
6.2.9.3 V2 6053 Lunar Dust Contamination PA N/A X
6.2.9.4 V2 6059 Microbial Air Contamination APP APP
6.3.1.1 V2 6026 Potable Water Quality APP APP X
6.3.1.3 V2 6051 Water Contamination Control APP APP
6.3.1.4 V2 6046 Water Quality Monitoring N/A N/A X
6.3.2 V2 6109 Water Quantity
6.3.3 V2 6110 Water Temperature
6.3.4.1 V2 6039 Potable Water Dispensing Rate N/A N/A
6.3.4.2 V2 6040 Potable Water Dispensing Increments N/A N/A
6.4.1.1 V2 6047 Toxic Hazard Level Three APP APP
6.4.1.2 V2 6048 Toxic Hazard Level Four APP APP
6.4.1.3 V2 6049 Chemical Decomposition APP APP
6.4.2.1 V2 6060 Biological Payloads N/A N/A
6.4.2.2 V2 6061 Environment Cross-Contamination APP APP
6.4.3 V2 6062 Availability of Environmental Hazards Information N/A N/A X
6.4.4 V2 6063 Contamination Cleanup APP APP X
6.5.1 V2 6064 Sustained Translational Acceleration Limits N/A N/A X
6.5.2.1 V2 6065 Rotational Velocity N/A N/A X
6.5.2.2 V2 6066 Sustained Rotational Acceleration Due to Cross-Coupled Rotation N/A N/A X
6.5.2.3 V2 6067 Transient Rotational Acceleration N/A N/A X
6.5.3 V2 6069 Acceleration Injury Prevention N/A APP X
6.5.4 V2 6070 Injury Risk Criterion N/A APP X
6.5.5 V2 6111 Dynamic Mission Phases Monitoring and Analysis
6.5.6 V2 6112 Hang Time Limit
6.5.7 V2 6113 Crew Limits in Launch Orientation
6.6.1.1 V2 6073 Launch, Entry, and Abort Noise Exposure Limits N/A APP
6.6.1.2 V2 6074 Ceiling Limit for Launch and Entry N/A APP
6.6.1.3 V2 6075 Ceiling Limit for Launch Abort N/A APP
6.6.1.4 V2 6076 Launch, Entry, and Abort Impulse Noise Limits N/A APP
6.6.1.5 V2 6077 Hazardous Noise Limits for All Phases Except Launch, Entry, and Abort APP N/A
6.6.1.6 V2 6115 24-Hour Noise Exposure Limits
6.6.1.7 V2 6078 Continuous Noise Limits N/A N/A
6.6.1.8 V2 6079 Crew Sleep Continuous Noise Limits N/A N/A
6.6.1.9 V2 6080 Intermittent Noise Limits APP APP X
6.6.1.10 V2 6081 Alarm Maximum Sound Level Limit APP N/A
6.6.1.11 V2 6082 Annoyance Noise Limits for Crew Sleep N/A APP
6.6.1.12 V2 6083 Impulse Noise Limit APP APP
6.6.1.13 V2 6084 Narrow-Band Noise Limits APP APP X
6.6.1.14 V2 6085 Infrasonic Sound Pressure Limits N/A N/A X
6.6.1.15 V2 6106 Noise Limit for Personal Audio Devices APP APP
6.6.2.1 V2 6087 Acoustic Monitoring N/A N/A X
6.6.2.2 V2 6088 Individual Noise Exposure Monitoring N/A N/A

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6.7.1.1 V2 6089 Vibration during Pre-Flight N/A N/A
6.7.1.2 V2 6090 Vibration Exposures during Dynamic Phases of Flight N/A N/A X
6.7.1.3 V2 6091 Long-Duration Vibration Exposure Limits for Health during Non-Sleep APP N/A
Phases of Mission
6.7.1.4 V2 6092 Vibration Exposure Limits during Sleep N/A N/A
6.7.1.5 V2 6093 Vibration Limits for Performance PA N/A X
6.7.2 V2 6094 Hand Vibration PA N/A X
6.8.1.1 V2 6095 Ionizing Radiation Protection Limit N/A N/A
6.8.1.2 V2 6097 Crew Radiation Exposure Limits APP APP
6.8.1.3 V2 6098 Radiation Environments APP APP
6.8.1.4 V2 6099 Space Weather Monitoring N/A N/A
6.8.1.5 V2 6100 Ionizing Radiation Alerting PA PA
6.8.1.6 V2 6101 Ionizing Radiation Dose Monitoring N/A PA
6.8.2.1 V2 6102 RF Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure Limits APP APP
6.8.2.2 V2 6103 Laser Exposure Limits PA PA
6.8.2.3 V2 6104 Natural Sunlight Exposure Limits APP APP
6.8.2.5 V2 6117 Artificial Light Exposure Limits for Ultraviolet (UV) Sources
7.1.1.1 V2 7001 Food Quality N/A N/A
7.1.1.2 V2 7002 Food Acceptability N/A N/A X
7.1.1.3 V2 7003 Food Caloric Content N/A N/A
7.1.1.4 V2 7004 EVA Food Caloric Content N/A N/A X
7.1.1.5 V2 7100 Food Nutrient Composition N/A N/A
7.1.1.6 V2 7007 Food and Production Area Microorganism Levels N/A N/A
7.1.2.1 V2 7008 Food Preparation N/A N/A X
7.1.2.2 V2 7009 Food Preparation and Cleanup N/A N/A
7.1.2.3 V2 7010 Food Contamination Control N/A N/A
7.1.2.4 V2 7011 Food and Beverage Heating N/A N/A
7.1.2.5 V2 7012 Dining Accommodations N/A N/A
7.1.2.6 V2 7014 Food Spill Control APP APP
7.1.2.7 V2 7015 Food System Cleaning and Sanitizing N/A N/A X
7.2.1 V2 7016 Personal Hygiene Capability N/A N/A
7.2.2 V2 7017 Body Cleansing Privacy N/A N/A
7.2.3 V2 7019 Hygiene Maintainability N/A N/A
7.3.1.1 V2 7020 Body Waste Management Capability N/A N/A
7.3.1.2 V2 7021 Body Waste Management System Location N/A N/A
7.3.1.3 V2 7022 Body Waste Management Privacy N/A N/A
7.3.1.4 V2 7023 Body Waste Management Provision N/A N/A
7.3.1.5 V2 7024 Body Waste Accommodation APP APP
7.3.1.6 V2 7025 Body Waste Containment N/A N/A
7.3.1.7 V2 7026 Body Waste Odor APP APP
7.3.1.8 V2 7027 Body Waste Trash Receptacle Accessibility N/A N/A
7.3.1.9 V2 7029 Body Waste Management Maintenance N/A N/A X
7.3.1.10 V2 7101 Body Waste Isolation
7.3.2.1 V2 7102 Body Waste Quantities
7.3.2.2 V2 7085 Fecal and Urine Elimination Concurrence
7.3.2.3 V2 7035 Urine per Crewmember
7.4.1 V2 7038 Physiological Countermeasures Capability N/A N/A
7.4.2 V2 7040 Physiological Countermeasure Operations N/A N/A
7.4.3 V2 7042 Orthostatic Intolerance Countermeasures PA PA

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7.5.1 V2 7043 Medical Capability N/A N/A
7.5.2 V2 7045 Medical Equipment Usability N/A N/A X
7.5.3 V2 7046 Medical Treatment Restraints N/A N/A
7.5.4 V2 7049 Deceased Crew PA PA
7.6.1.1 V2 7050 Stowage Provisions PA PA
7.6.1.2 V2 7051 Personal Stowage N/A N/A
7.6.1.3 V2 7052 Stowage Location N/A N/A X
7.6.1.4 V2 7053 Stowage Interference N/A N/A
7.6.1.5 V2 7054 Stowage Restraints PA PA
7.6.2.1 V2 7055 Priority of Stowage Accessibility N/A N/A X
7.6.2.2 V2 7056 Stowage Operation without Tools N/A N/A X
7.6.2.3 V2 7057 Stowage Access while Suited APP APP X
7.6.3 V2 7058 Identification System N/A N/A X
7.7.1 V2 7059 Inventory Tracking N/A N/A X
7.7.2 V2 7060 Inventory Operations N/A N/A X
7.7.3 V2 7061 Nomenclature Consistency APP APP
7.7.4 V2 7062 Unique Item Identification APP APP
7.7.5 V2 7063 Interchangeable Item Nomenclature APP APP
7.8.1.1 V2 7064 Trash Accommodation N/A N/A
7.8.1.2 V2 7065 Trash Volume Allocation N/A N/A X
7.8.1.3 V2 7066 Trash Stowage Interference N/A N/A
7.8.2 V2 7069 Labeling of Hazardous Waste N/A N/A
7.9.1 V2 7070 Sleep Accommodation N/A N/A
7.9.2 V2 7071 Behavioral Health and Privacy N/A N/A
7.9.3 V2 7073 Partial-g Sleeping N/A N/A
7.10.1 V2 7074 Clothing Quantity N/A N/A
7.10.2 V2 7075 Clothing Exclusive Use N/A N/A
7.10.3 V2 7076 Clothing Safety and Comfort APP APP
7.11.1 V2 7079 Accessibility for Cleaning APP APP
7.11.2 V2 7080 Particulate Control APP APP
7.11.3 V2 7081 Microbial Surface Contamination APP APP
7.11.4 V2 7082 Surface Material Cleaning APP APP
7.11.5 V2 7083 Cleaning Materials APP APP
7.11.6 V2 6058 Condensation Limitation APP APP
7.12 V2 7084 Recreational Capabilities N/A N/A
8.1.1 V2 8001 Volume Allocation N/A N/A X
8.1.2 V2 8005 Functional Arrangement N/A N/A
8.1.3 V2 8006 Interference N/A N/A
8.2.1 V2 8007 Spatial and Interface Orientation N/A N/A
8.2.2 V2 8010 Location Identifiers N/A N/A
8.2.3 V2 8011 Location Aids N/A N/A
8.3.1 V2 8013 Intravehicular Translation Paths N/A N/A X
8.3.2 V2 8014 Emergency Escape Paths N/A N/A X
8.3.3 V2 8020 Assisted Ingress and Egress Translation Path N/A N/A X
8.3.4 V2 11005 EVA Translation Path Hazard Avoidance N/A N/A X
8.4.1.1 V2 8022 Hatches, Hatch Covers, and Door Operation Without Tools N/A N/A X
8.4.1.2 V2 8023 Unlatching Hatch Covers N/A N/A X
8.4.1.3 V2 8024 Hatch Cover and Door Operating Times N/A N/A X
8.4.1.4 V2 8025 Hatch Cover and Door Operating Force N/A N/A X

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8.4.2.1 V2 8027 Hatch Size and Shape N/A N/A X
8.4.2.2 V2 8028 Pressure Equalization across the Hatch N/A N/A X
8.4.2.3 V2 8029 Visibility across the Hatch N/A N/A X
8.4.3.1 V2 8030 Hatch Cover and Door Interference N/A N/A X
8.4.3.2 V2 8031 Hatch Cover Closure and Latching Status Indication N/A N/A
8.4.3.3 V2 8032 Hatch Cover Pressure Indication N/A N/A
8.4.4 V2 8101 No Drag-Throughs
8.4.5 V2 8032 Hatch Pressure Indication N/A N/A
8.5.1 V2 8033 Restraints for Crew Tasks N/A APP X
8.5.2 V2 8038 Restraint and Mobility Aid Standardization N/A N/A X
8.5.3 V2 8040 Mobility Aid for Assisted Ingress and Egress N/A N/A X
8.5.4 V2 8041 Unassisted Ingress, Egress, and Escape Mobility Aids APP APP X
8.5.5 V2 8042 Mobility Aid Provision N/A N/A X
8.5.6 V2 8102 Human Transport Vehicle Restraint Provision
8.6.1 V2 8043 Window Provisioning N/A N/A
8.6.2 V2 8045 Window Optical Properties N/A N/A
8.6.3 V2 8049 Window Light Blocking N/A N/A
8.6.4 V2 8050 Window Accessory Replacement/Operation without Tools N/A N/A
8.7.1 V2 8051 Illumination Levels APP APP
8.7.2 V2 8052 Exterior Lighting APP N/A X
8.7.3 V2 8053 Emergency Lighting N/A N/A X
8.7.4 V2 8059 Lighting Chromaticity APP APP
8.7.5 V2 8060 Lighting Color Accuracy APP APP
8.7.6 V2 8055 Physiological Effects of Light (Circadian Entrainment) N/A N/A
8.7.7 V2 8056 Lighting Controls APP APP
8.7.8 V2 8057 Lighting Adjustability N/A N/A
8.7.9 V2 8058 Glare Prevention APP APP
9.1.1 V2 9001 Crew Interface Commonality APP APP
9.1.2 V2 9002 Differentiation APP APP
9.1.3 V2 9003 Routine Operation APP APP
9.2 V2 9004 Training Minimization APP APP
9.3.1.1 V2 9101 Design for Crew Safety APP APP
9.3.1.2 V2 9005 Mechanical Hazard APP APP
9.3.1.3 V2 9006 Entrapment APP APP
9.3.1.4 V2 9007 Potential Energy APP APP
9.3.1.5 V2 9008 Protection from Projectiles and Structural Collapse APP APP
9.3.1.6 V2 9009 Sharp Corners and Edges – Fixed APP APP
9.3.1.7 V2 9010 Protection from Functionally Sharp Items APP APP
9.3.1.8 V2 9011 Sharp Corners and Edges - Loose APP APP
9.3.1.9 V2 9012 Burrs APP APP
9.3.1.10 V2 9013 Pinch Points APP APP
9.3.1.11 V2 9016 Equipment Handling APP APP
9.3.1.2 V2 9102 Skin/Tissue Damage Temperature Limits
9.3.1.3 V2 9103 Pain/Non- Disabling Injury Skin Temperature Limits
9.3.3.1 V2 9017 Power Interruption APP APP
9.3.3.2 V2 9018 Energized Status APP APP
9.3.3.3 V2 9019 Nominal Physiological Electrical Current Limits APP APP
9.3.3.4.1 V2 9020 Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits for All Circumstances APP APP
9.3.3.4.2 V2 9021 Catastrophic Physiological Electrical Current Limits for Startle Reaction APP APP

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9.3.3.5 V2 9022 Body Impedance for Voltage Calculations Utilizing Electrical Current APP APP
Thresholds
9.3.3.6 V2 9023 Leakage Currents – Equipment Designed for Human Contact APP APP
9.3.4.1 V2 9024 Fluid/Gas Release APP APP
9.3.4.2 V2 9025 Fluid/Gas Isolation APP APP
9.3.4.3 V2 9026 Fluid/Gas Containment APP APP
9.4.1 V2 9027 Protection APP APP
9.4.2 V2 9028 Isolation of Crew from Spacecraft Equipment N/A N/A
9.5.1 V2 9029 Hardware and Equipment Mounting and Installation APP APP
9.5.2.1 V2 9030 Connector Spacing APP APP
9.5.2.2 V2 9031 Connector Actuation without Tools APP APP
9.5.2.3 V2 9032 Incorrect Mating, Demating Prevention APP APP
9.5.2.4 V2 9033 Mating, Demating Hazards APP APP
9.6.1 V2 9034 Cable Management APP APP
9.6.2 V2 9035 Cable Identification APP APP
9.7.1.1 V2 9036 Design for Maintenance APP APP
9.7.1.2 V2 9037 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Equipment Maintenance N/A N/A
9.7.1.3 V2 9038 In-Flight Tool Set APP APP
9.7.2.1 V2 9039 Maintenance Time APP APP
9.7.2.2 V2 9042 Captive Fasteners APP APP
9.7.2.3 V2 9043 Minimum Number of Fasteners - Item APP APP
9.7.2.4 V2 9044 Minimum Variety of Fasteners - System APP APP
9.7.3.1 V2 9045 Maintenance Item Location APP APP
9.7.3.2 V2 9046 Check and Service Point Accessibility APP APP
9.7.3.3 V2 9047 Maintenance Accommodation APP APP
9.7.3.4 V2 9048 Visual Access for Maintenance APP APP
9.7.3.5 V2 9050 Tool Clearance N/A N/A X
9.7.4.1 V2 9051 Fault Detection N/A N/A X
9.7.4.2 V2 9052 Failure Notification APP APP
9.8.1.1.1 V2 9053 Protective Equipment N/A APP
9.8.1.1.2 V2 9054 Protective Equipment Use N/A APP
9.8.1.1.3 V2 9055 Protective Equipment Automation N/A APP
9.8.1.2.1 V2 9056 Use of Hearing Protection N/A N/A
9.8.1.2.2 V2 9057 Hearing Protection Provision N/A N/A
9.8.1.2.3 V2 9058 Hearing Protection Interference N/A N/A
9.8.2.1 V2 9059 Fire Detecting, Warning, and Extinguishing N/A N/A X
9.8.2.2 V2 9060 Fire Protection System Health and Status N/A N/A X
9.8.2.3 V2 9061 Fire Protection System Failure Alerting N/A N/A X
9.8.2.4 V2 9062 Fire Protection System Activation N/A N/A X
9.8.2.5 V2 9063 Portable Fire Extinguishers N/A N/A X
9.8.3 V2 9064 Emergency Equipment Accessibility N/A APP X
10.1.1.1 V2 10001 Crew Interface Usability APP APP
10.1.1.2 V2 10002 Design-Induced Error APP APP
10.1.1.3 V2 10003 Crew Interface Operability APP APP
10.1.1.4 V2 5007 Cognitive Workload APP APP
10.1.1.5 V2 10200 Physical Workload
10.1.1.6 V2 5006 Situation Awareness (SA) APP APP
10.1.2 V2 10004 Controllability and Maneuverability N/A N/A X
10.1.3.1 V2 10005 Crew Interfaces Standardization APP APP

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10.1.3.3 V2 10007 Display Standards, Icon Library, and Labeling Plan APP APP
10.1.3.4 V2 10008 Units of Measure APP APP
10.1.3.5 V2 10009 Crew Interface Operations Standardization APP APP
10.1.3.6 V2 10010 Consistent Layout APP APP
10.1.3.7 V2 10011 Displays and Controls Commonality APP APP
10.1.3.8 V2 10012 Consistent Procedures APP APP
10.1.4.1 V2 10013 Display and Control Distinctions APP APP
10.1.4.2 V2 10014 Syntax Distinction APP APP
10.1.5.1 V2 10015 Use of Cognitive Aids APP APP
10.1.5.2 V2 10016 Cue Saliency APP APP
10.1.6.1 V2 10017 System Health and Status APP APP
10.1.6.2 V2 10018 System Messages APP APP
10.1.6.3 V2 10022 Stale, Missing, or Unavailable Data APP APP
10.1.6.4 V2 10021 Control Feedback APP APP
10.1.6.5 V2 10020 Maximum System Response Times APP APP
10.1.6.6 V2 10200 LED Indicator Light Characteristics
10.1.7.1 V2 10023 Current Procedure Step APP APP
10.1.7.2 V2 10024 Completed Procedure Steps APP APP
10.1.7.3 V2 10025 View of Procedure Steps APP APP
10.1.7.4 V2 10026 Procedure Flexibility APP APP
10.1.8.1 V2 10027 Inadvertent Operation Prevention APP APP
10.1.8.2 V2 10028 Inadvertent Operation Recovery APP APP
10.2.1.1 V2 10030 Display and Control Location and Design APP APP
10.2.1.2 V2 10031 High Priority Displays and Controls APP APP
10.2.2 V2 10032 Display and Control Grouping APP APP
10.2.3.1 V2 10033 Display-Control Relationships APP APP
10.2.3.2 V2 10034 Display and Control Movement Compatibility APP APP
10.2.3.3 V2 10035 Display and Control Sequence of Use APP APP
10.3.1.1 V2 10036 Display Identifying Features APP APP
10.3.1.2 V2 10037 Display Area APP APP
10.3.2.1 V2 10038 Display Interpretation APP APP
10.3.2.2 V2 10039 Display Readability APP APP
10.3.2.3 V2 10040 Display Information APP APP
10.3.2.4 V2 10042 Display Information Flow APP APP
10.3.2.5 V2 10043 Display Navigation APP APP
10.3.2.6 V2 10044 Display Nomenclature APP APP
10.3.2.7 V2 10045 Display Coding Redundancy APP APP
10.3.2.8 V2 10046 Measurement Units APP APP
10.3.3.1 V2 10047 Visual Display Legibility APP APP
10.3.3.2 V2 10048 Visual Display Parameters APP APP
10.3.3.3 V2 10049 Visual Display Character Parameters APP APP
10.3.3.4 V2 10050 Display Font APP APP
10.3.4.1.1 V2 10052 Intelligibility of Electronically Stored Speech Messages APP APP
10.3.4.1.2 V2 10053 Sound Pressure Level APP APP
10.3.4.1.3 V2 10054 Sound Distortion Level APP APP
10.3.4.1.4 V2 10055 Distinguishable and Consistent Alarms APP APP
10.3.4.2.1 V2 10056 Audio Display Sound Level APP APP
10.3.4.2.2 V2 10057 Reverberation Time N/A APP

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10.3.5.1 V2 10060 Label Provision N/A N/A X
10.3.5.2 V2 10061 Label Standardization APP APP
10.3.5.3 V2 10062 Label Display Requirements APP APP
10.3.5.4 V2 10063 Label Location APP APP
10.3.5.5 V2 10064 Label Categories APP APP
10.3.5.6 V2 10065 Label Distinction APP APP
10.3.5.7 V2 10066 Label Font Height APP APP
10.4.1 V2 10067 Control Shape APP APP
10.4.2.1 V2 10068 Control Identification APP APP
10.4.2.2 V2 10069 Emergency Control Coding APP APP
10.4.3.1 V2 10070 Control Size and Spacing APP APP
10.4.3.2 V2 10071 Control Arrangement and Location APP APP
10.4.3.3 V2 10072 Control Proximity APP APP
10.4.3.4 V2 10073 Control Operation Supports and Restraints N/A N/A X
10.4.4.1 V2 10074 Control Operating Characteristics APP APP
10.4.4.2 V2 10075 Control Input-Response Compatibility APP APP
10.4.4.3 V2 10076 Control Latency APP APP
10.4.4.4 V2 10077 Control Resistive Force APP APP
10.4.4.5 V2 10078 Detent Controls APP APP
10.4.4.6 V2 10079 Stops Controls APP APP
10.4.5 V2 10080 Command Confirmation APP APP
10.4.6.1 V2 10081 Suited Control Operations APP APP
10.4.6.2 V2 10082 Suited Control Spacing APP APP
10.5.1 V2 10083 Communication System Design APP APP
10.5.2 V2 10084 Communication Capability APP APP
10.5.3.1 V2 10085 Communication Speech Levels APP APP
10.5.3.2 V2 10086 Communication Operational Parameters APP APP
10.5.3.3 V2 10087 Communication Environmental Parameters APP APP
10.5.3.4 V2 10088 Communication Controls and Procedures APP APP
10.5.3.5 V2 10089 Communication Transmitter and Receiver Configuration APP APP
10.5.3.6 V2 10090 Audio Communications Quality APP APP
10.5.3.7 V2 10091 Speech Intelligibility APP APP
10.5.3.8 V2 10093 Private Audio Communication N/A N/A X
10.5.4.1 V2 10094 Video Communications Visual Quality APP APP
10.5.4.2 V2 10095 Video Communications Spatial Resolution APP APP
10.5.4.3 V2 10096 Video Communications Temporal Resolution APP APP
10.5.4.4 V2 10097 Video Communications Color and Intensity APP APP
10.5.4.5 V2 10098 Video Communications Bit Rate APP APP
10.5.4.6 V2 10099 Audio-Visual Lag Time APP APP
10.6.1 V2 10100 Automated and Robotic System Provision APP APP
10.6.2 V2 10101 Automated and Robotic System Safety APP APP
10.6.3 V2 10102 Robotic Control Stations – Common and Consistent N/A N/A X
10.6.4 V2 10104 Automation Levels APP APP
10.6.5 V2 10105 Automation Level Status Indication APP APP
10.6.6 V2 10106 Robotic System Status N/A N/A X
10.6.7 V2 10108 Automated and Robotic System Operation – with Communication APP APP
Limitations
10.6.8 V2 10109 Automated and Robotic System Shutdown Capabilities APP APP

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10.6.10 V2 10112 Crew Interfaces to Robotic Systems - Frames of Reference N/A N/A
10.7.1 V2 10113 Information Management Capabilities – Provision APP APP
10.7.2.1 V2 10114 Visual and Audio Annunciations APP APP
10.7.2.2 V2 10115 Automatic Set-Point Alerts APP APP
10.7.2.3 V2 10116 Audio Annunciation Silencing APP APP
10.7.2.4 V2 10117 Visual and Auditory Annunciation Failures APP APP
10.7.2.5 V2 10118 Visual Alerts - Red APP APP
10.7.2.6 V2 10119 Visual Alerts - Yellow APP APP
10.7.3.1 V2 10120 Information Management Methods and Tools APP APP
10.7.3.2 V2 10121 Information Management Standard Nomenclature APP APP
10.7.3.3 V2 10122 Information Management Compatibility APP APP
10.7.3.4 V2 10123 Information Management Operation Rate APP APP
10.7.3.5 V2 10124 Information Management Data Provision APP APP
10.7.3.6 V2 10125 Information Management Security APP APP
10.7.3.7 V2 10126 Information Management Ground Access APP APP
10.7.3.8 V2 10127 Information Capture and Transfer PA PA X
10.7.3.9 V2 10128 Information Annotation N/A N/A
10.7.3.10 V2 10129 Information Backup and Restoration PA PA X
10.7.3.11 V2 10130 Alternative Information Sources APP APP
10.7.3.12 V2 10131 Software System Recovery APP APP X
11.1.1 V2 11001 Suited Donning and Doffing APP APP
11.1.2.1 V2 11006 Suit Pressure Set-Points APP APP
11.1.2.2 V2 11007 Suit Equilibrium Pressure APP APP
11.1.2.3 V2 11009 Continuous Noise in Spacesuits APP APP
11.1.2.4 V2 11010 EVA Suit Radiation Monitoring APP N/A X
11.1.2.5 V2 11011 Suited Crewmember Heat Storage APP N/A
11.1.3.1 V2 11013 Suited Body Waste Management – Provision APP APP
11.1.3.2 V2 11028 EVA Suit Urine Collection APP N/A
11.1.3.3 V2 11014 LEA Suit Urine Collection N/A APP X
11.1.3.4 V2 11015 Suit Urine Collection per Day - Contingency N/A APP X
11.1.3.5 V2 11016 Suit Feces Collection per Day – Contingency N/A APP
11.1.3.6 V2 11017 Suit Isolation of Vomitus APP APP X
11.1.4.1 V2 11018 Suited Field of Regard APP APP X
11.1.4.2 V2 11019 Suit Helmet Optical Quality APP APP
11.1.4.3 V2 11020 Suit Helmet Luminance Shielding APP APP
11.1.4.4 V2 11021 Suit Helmet Visual Distortions APP APP
11.1.4.5 V2 11022 Suit Helmet Displays APP APP
11.1.5 V2 11023 Suit Information Management APP APP X
11.1.6 V2 11100 Pressure Suits for Protection from Cabin Depressurization
11.2.1 V2 11024 Ability to Work in Suits APP APP
11.2.2 V2 11025 Suited Nutrition APP APP X
11.2.3.1 V2 11029 LEA Suited Hydration N/A APP X
11.2.3.2 V2 11030 EVA Suited Hydration APP N/A X
11.2.4 V2 11027 Suited Medication Administration PA APP X
11.2.5 V2 11031 Suited Relative Humidity APP APP
11.2.6 V2 11032 LEA Suited Decompression Sickness Prevention Capability N/A APP
11.3.1 V2 11033 Suited Thermal Control APP APP
11.3.2 V2 11034 Suited Atmospheric Data Recording APP APP X

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11.3.4 V2 11036 Suited Atmospheric Monitoring and Alerting APP APP X
11.3.5 V2 11039 Nominal Spacesuit Carbon Dioxide Levels APP N/A
11.4.1 V2 11037 EVA Suited Metabolic Rate Measurement APP N/A X
11.4.2 V2 11038 EVA Suited Metabolic Rate Display APP APP
11.5 V2 11101 Incapacitated Crew Rescue (ICR)
12.1.1 V2 12003 System Assumptions
12.1.2.1 V2 12004 Anthropometry, Biomechanics, Range of Motion, and Strength
12.1.2.2 V2 12005 Protective Equipment
12.1.2.3 V2 12006 Volume Accommodation
12.1.2.4 V2 12007 Ground Processing – Induced Forces
12.1.2.5 V2 12008 Systems Accessibility
12.1.2.6 V2 12009 Tool Clearance
12.1.3.1 V2 12010 Flight Hardware Differentiation
12.1.3.2 V2 12011 Hardware Protection
12.1.3.3 V2 12012 Mobility Aids
12.1.3.4 V2 12013 Equipment Handling Design
12.1.3.5 V2 12014 Inadvertent Operation Prevention
12.1.3.6 V2 12015 Incorrect Installation Prevention
12.1.3.7 V2 12016 Pre-Defined Tool Set
12.1.3.8 V2 12017 Captive Fasteners
12.1.3.9 V2 12018 Ground Processing Without Damage
12.1.3.10 V2 12019 Replaceable Items
12.1.3.11 V2 12020 Visual Access for Ground Processing
12.1.3.12 V2 12021 Lighting
12.1.3.13 V2 12022 Supplemental Systems
12.1.3.14 V2 12023 Operational Consistency
12.1.3.15 V2 12024 Restraints and Platforms
12.1.3.16 V2 12025 System Feedback
12.1.3.17 V2 12026 Stowage Access
12.1.3.18 V2 12027 Flight Software Systems
12.1.4.1 V2 12028 Sharp Edge and Burr Injury Prevention
12.1.4.2 V2 12029 Pinch Point Prevention
12.1.4.3 V2 12030 Hazard Controls
12.1.4.4 V2 12031 System Safing for Ground Operations
12.1.4.5 V2 12032 Contamination Controls
12.1.4.6 V2 12033 Containment of Fluids and Gases
12.1.4.7 V2 12034 Safe Weight Limit
12.1.4.8 V2 12035 Safe Flight System Component Arrangement
12.1.5.1 V2 12036 Connector Design and Spacing
12.1.5.2 V2 12037 Connector Incorrect Mating Prevention
12.1.6.1 V2 12038 Label Provisions
12.1.6.2 V2 12039 Label Standardization
12.1.6.3 V2 12040 Label Content
12.1.6.4 V2 12041 Readable Label Positioning
12.1.6.5 V2 12042 Non-Obstructive Labels
12.2.1 V2 12043 Emergency Egress at the Launch Site
12.2.2 V2 12044 Emergency Egress to Medical Care
12.2.3 V2 12045 Nominal Timely Egress

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APPENDIX F

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CAPABILITIES DATA


SETS
F.1 PURPOSE
A system designed for human use or habitation must accommodate the range of human
characteristics and capabilities relevant to the system and operating environment for the NASA-
defined crew population. The datasets provided include characteristics and capabilities for
anthropometric dimensions, range of motion, strength, mass, volume, and surface area. The
datasets and their supplemental information take into account human characteristics such as
age, sex, and physical condition as well as mission characteristics such as clothing and suit
pressurization.

The intent of the standards in Section 4 is to accommodate the entire potential user population,
not just meet the criteria in the datasets provided, which provide the most frequently used values.
Identification of a design criteria not provided in the tables needs coordination and concurrence
from NASA Stakeholders. Each dataset may be tailored by NASA based on program or mission
specific criteria.] Guidance on the evaluation of design for physical characteristics and
capabilities can be found in NASA/TP-2014-218556, Human Integration Design Process
(HIDP).

F.2 ANTHROPOMETRIC DIMENSIONS


The data in the tables are from the population in the 1988 Anthropometric Survey of US Army
Personnel (ANSUR) (ref. Natick/TR-89/044), projected forward by NASA to 2015 to account
for the expected small growth in the size of members of the US population. Note that for
measurements that include the length of the spine, 3% of stature (for standing measurements) or
6% of seated height (for sitting measurements) must be added to allow for spinal elongation due
to micro-gravity exposure. Additional information on the derivation of 3% and 6% values can be
found in NASA/SP-2010-3407 Revision 1, Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH).
These dimensions must be considered in light of garments, space adaptive postures and personal
protective equipment that is expected to be used per task and environmental conditions.

F.2.1 References

Gordon, C.C., Churchill, T., Clauser, C.E., Bradtmiller, B., McConville, J.T., Tebbetts, I.,
Walker, R.A. (1989). 1988 Anthropometric survey of U.S. army personnel: methods and
summary statistics. NATICK/TR-89/044, United States Army Natick Research, Development
and Engineering Center, Massachusetts.

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Table 40—Anthropometric Dimensions


Application Minimal Clothing
Critical Dimension
Example Min (cm, (in)) Max (cm, (in))
3
Stature, Standing Maximum vertical clearance 148.6 (58.5) 194.6 (76.6)
2
Sitting Height Vertical seating clearance 77.7 (30.6) 101.3 (39.9)
2
Eye Height, Sitting Placement of panels to be within line-of-sight 66.5 (26.2) 88.9 (35.0)
Acromial Height, Sitting2 Top of seatback 49.5 (19.5) 68.1 (26.8)
Placement of objects that may be overlap
Thigh Clearance, Sitting 13.0 (5.1) 20.1 (7.9)
(panels, control wheel, etc.)
Knee Height, Sitting Height of panels in front of subject 45.5 (17.9) 63.5 (25.0)
Popliteal Height, Sitting Height of seat pan 33.0 (13.0) 50.0 (19.7)
Wrist Height, Sitting
Downward reach of subject 39.6 (15.6) 54.6 (21.5)
(with arm to the side)
Biacromial Breadth Placement of restraint straps 32.3 (12.7) 44.5 (17.5)
Bideltoid Breadth Width of seatback 37.8 (14.9) 56.1 (22.1)
Side clearance envelope, possible seatback
Forearm-Forearm breadth 38.9 (15.3) 66.0 (26.0)
width
1
Hip Breadth, Sitting Width of seat pan 31.5 (12.4) 46.5 (18.3)
Buttock-Popliteal Length,
Length of seat pan 42.2 (16.6) 57.2 (22.5)
Sitting
Buttock-Knee Length, Sitting Placement of panels in front of subject 52.1 (20.5) 69.9 (27.5)
Foot Length, Sitting Rudder pedal design, foot clearance 21.6 (8.5) 30.5 (12.0)
Thumb Tip Reach, Sitting Placement of control panels, maximum reach 65.0 (25.6) 90.9 (35.8)
Placement and adjustability of hand controls;
Shoulder to Elbow Length 29.6 (11.6) 41.9 (16.5)
Vehicle reach access
Placement and adjustability of hand controls;
Elbow to Center of Grip Length 28.7 (11.3) 40.8 (16.1)
Vehicle reach access
1 Clearance while traversing and egressing the
Hip Breadth, Standing 29.8 (11.7) 40.6 (16.0)
vehicle
Clearance while traversing and egressing the
Bust Depth, Standing 19.1 (7.5) 30.2 (11.9)
vehicle
Waist depth Placement and length of restraint straps 15.0 (5.9) 30.0 (11.8)
Placement and adjustability of hand controls;
Hand Length 15.8 (6.2) 22.1 (8.7)
Vehicle reach access
Placement and adjustability of hand controls;
Elbow to Wrist length 22.5 (8.9) 33.1 (13.0)
Vehicle reach access
Posture based clearance while traversing and
Cervical Height, Standing3 127.7 (50.3) 169.8 (66.9)
egressing the vehicle
Posture based clearance while traversing and
Trochanteric Height 75.2 (29.6) 105.4 (41.5)
egressing the vehicle
Posture based clearance while traversing and
Ankle Height 4.8 (1.9) 8.1 (3.2)
egressing the vehicle
Acromion (Shoulder) Height, Posture based clearance while traversing and
120.4 (47.4) 161.8 (63.7)
Standing3 egressing the vehicle
1
The largest female hip breadth is larger than the largest male hip breadth, and the smallest male hip breadth is
smaller than the smallest female hip breadth; therefore, male data are used for the Min dimension, and female
data are used for the Max dimension.

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2
For measurements that include the length of the spine in sitting postures, 6% of the sitting measurement must be
added to allow for spinal elongation due to micro-gravity exposure. Additional information on the derivation 6%
values can be found in NASA/SP-2010-3407 Revision 1, Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH).
3
For measurements that include the length of the spine in standing postures, 3% the standing measurement must
be added to allow for spinal elongation due to micro-gravity exposure. Additional information on the derivation
3% values can be found in NASA/SP-2010-3407 Revision 1, Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH).

F.3 RANGE OF MOTION


The ranges of motion to be accommodated for crewmembers were collected in 1 g conditions as
part of a 2007/2008 study in the NASA JSC Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility. The
values represented in these tables show the level of mobility that was needed to perform a variety
of relevant functional tasks. These numbers do not necessarily indicate maximum level of
mobility possible in a given configuration.

Table 41, Unsuited Range of Motion, provides several joint measures that were present in old
versions of this table but were not reinvestigated as a part of the 2007/2008 mobility study.
These values are specifically called out when listed in the table.

Tables 42 and 43 provide Range of Motion (ROM) for several joint measures under
unpressurized and pressurized suit conditions. It should be noted that since pressurization causes
severe restrictions to range of motion, no pressurized ROM for a LEA type suit is provided.
Hence, pressurized ROM data are applicable only for an EVA type suit.

F.3.1 References

“1979 Study” refers to data from SP-2-86L-064 Thornton, W, and Jackson, J. Anthropometric
Study of Astronaut Candidates, 1979 to 1980, (Unpublished Data) NASA-JSC.

Table 41—Unsuited Range of Motion


Diagram Anatomy Unsuited ROM (in degrees)

Dorsiflexion Plantar Flex

Ankle

25 -50

Knee Flexion Extension

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-125 0

Flexion Extension

165 -15

Abduction Adduction

-65 20
Hip

Internal External
Rotation Rotation

35 -35

Flexion Extension

-45 15
Torso
Right Lean Left Lean

40 -40

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Diagram Anatomy Unsuited ROM (in degrees)

CCW CW

30 -30

Flexion Extension

145 -70
Shoulder
Abduction Adduction

-165 45

Interior Exterior
Transverse Transverse
Rotation Rotation

-45 135
Shoulder
1979 Study
Lateral Medial

-46 91

Flex Ex

-34 65

Neck 1979 Bend Right Bend Left


Study
-35 29

Rotation Right Rotation Left

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Diagram Anatomy Unsuited ROM (in degrees)

-73 72

Flexion Extension

Elbow

130 0

Extension Flexion

-90 60

Abduction Adduction
(Radial (Ulnar
Wrist Deviation) Deviation)

30 -25

Supination Pronation

-80 80

Flex Ex

-65 34
Neck
1979 Study
Bend Right Bend Left

-35 29

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Diagram Anatomy Unsuited ROM (in degrees)

Rot R Rot L

-73 72

Interior Exterior
Transverse Transverse
Hip Rotation Rotation
1979 Study
-30 35

Table 42—Suited/Unpressurized Range of Motion


Suited Unpressurized ROM
Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

Dorsiflexion Plantar Flex

Ankle

40 -30

Flexion Extension

Knee

-125 0

Hip Flexion Extension

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Suited Unpressurized ROM


Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

130 -30

Abduction Adduction

-30 20

External
Internal Rotation
Rotation

35 -35

Flexion Extension

-45 15

Right Lean Left Lean

Torso
25 -25

CCW CW

30 -30

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Suited Unpressurized ROM


Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)
Flexion Extension

140 -60
Shoulder
Abduction Adduction

-120 25

Interior Exterior
Transverse Transverse
Rotation Rotation

-25 120
Addt’l
Shoulder
Lateral Medial

-25 60

Flexion Extension

Elbow

110 0

Extension Flexion

-90 50
Wrist
Abduction Adduction
(Radial (Ulnar
Deviation) Deviation)

30 -30

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Suited Unpressurized ROM


Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

Supination Pronation

-80 80

Table 43—Suited/Pressurized Range of Motion


Suited Unpressurized ROM
Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

Dorsiflexion Plantar Flex

Ankle

40 -20

Flexion Extension

Knee

-95 0

Flexion Extension

130 -30
Hip
Abduction Adduction

-20 20

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Suited Unpressurized ROM


Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

Internal External
Rotation Rotation

5 -5

Flexion Extension

0 0

Right Lean Left Lean

Torso
0 0

CCW CW

0 0

Flexion Extension

115 -10
Shoulder
Abduction Adduction

-110 0

Interior Exterior
Transverse Transverse
Addt’l Rotation Rotation
Shoulder
0 120

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Diagram Anatomy
(in degrees)

Lateral Medial

-25 60

Flexion Extension

Elbow

120 0

Extension Flexion

-60 50
Abduction Adduction
(Radial (Ulnar
Deviation) Deviation)
Wrist
25 -25

Supination Pronation

-80 80

F.4 BODY SURFACE AREA

Whole body surface areas were computed by using a simple linear regression equation developed
by Gehan and George (1970), as applied to the NASA dataset. Anthropometric data within the
NASA dataset is for an age truncated subset of participants from the 1988 Anthropometric
Survey of the U.S. Army (ANSUR) projected forward to the year 2015. This database is
considered the most representative dataset for the American astronaut population.

Data for all members of the NASA dataset (both male and female) was entered into the equations
to calculate whole-body surface areas. From the resulting values, mean and standard deviation
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percentile value represents the maximum in Table F.4.1, Body Surface Area of a Crewmember.

F.4.2 References

Gehan, E.A., & George, S.L. (1970). Estimation of human body surface area from height and
weight. Cancer Chemotherapy Reports, 54, 225-235.

Table 44—Body Surface Area of a Crewmember


Crewmember Body Surface Area
(cm2, (in2))
Minimum 13,831 (2,144)
Maximum 24,282 (3,764)

F.5 BODY MASS


Crewmember whole-body mass, body-segment mass, center of mass location, and moment of
inertia data are provided in Appendix F-4.

The anatomical axis system is based on skeletal landmarks and provides a consistent reference
for the principal axes system and the center of volume/mass independent of body-segment
orientation as described in McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983). The principal axis
of inertia originates at the center of volume/mass.

Regression equations from McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) were used to
compute the Body-Segment Properties (BSP); however, because the sample sizes in these two
studies were relatively small (31 and 46 subjects, respectively), this document uses data from the
ANSUR database for input into the regression equations.

The regression equations from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) studies were
used in their most simple form, which uses only the stature and weight of the subject to calculate
the volume and moments of inertia. A Matlab code was written to identify all females with a
small stature (based on the female data only) and all males with a large stature (based on the
male data only) in the ANSUR database; from this extracted data, the lightest female and
heaviest male were identified. These values were then used in the regression equations to
compute the BSP. McConville and Young did not generate regression equations to predict all
BSP presented in this report; however, presented below is a description and reasoning (based on
the available data) of how each BSP presented here was generated.

For tables Whole-Body Mass of Crewmember, Body-Segment Mass Properties for the Male and
Female Crewmember, and Whole-Body Center of Mass Location of the Male and Female
Crewmember, minimum values correspond to a small female in mass, and maximum values
correspond to a large male in mass, respectively. These values are considered to be
representative of those for a small female and a large male crewmember, respectively.

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F.5.1 Whole-Body Mass

Regressions equations from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) studies were
used to compute the whole-body volume. Whole-body mass was calculated by assuming the
density of the human flesh was homogeneous; a density value of 1 g/cm3 was used. With a value
of unity for the density, the mass values are numerically equal to their corresponding volume
values.

F.5.2 Whole Body and Segments Center of Mass

Assuming that the human flesh was homogeneous, it can also be assumed that the center of
volume is at the center of mass location. McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983)
provided ranges for the location of the center of volume for the male and female, respectively, in
each study. Because regression equations were not given for the center of volume, the range
values from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) studies were used here.
Specific values for the locations of the center of mass with respect to the anatomical axes were
taken from each study to form the range; specifically, the upper range was set by the male upper
range, and the lower range was set by the female lower range.

F.5.3 Whole Body Moments of Inertia

Moments of inertia regression equations from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al.
(1983) studies were used.

F.5.4 Segment Mass

Regressions equations from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) studies were
used to compute the segment volume. Segment mass was calculated by assuming the density of
the human flesh was homogeneous; a density value of 1 g/cm3 was used. With a value of unity
for the density, the mass values are numerically equal to their corresponding volume values.

F.5.5 Segment Moments of Inertia

Regression equations from the McConville et al. (1980) and Young et al. (1983) studies were
used to compute the moments of inertia. The moments of inertia presented are those about the
principal axes Xp, Yp, and Zp.

F.5.6 References

McConville, J.T., Churchill, T.D., Kaleps, I., Cuzzi, J., (1980). Anthropometric relationships of
body and body segment moments of inertia. AFAMRL-TR-80-119, Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base, Ohio.

Young, J.W., Chandler, R.F., Snow, C.C., Robinette, K.M., Zenner, G.F., Lofberg, M.S. (1983).
Anthropometrics and mass distribution characteristics of the adult female. FAA-AM-83-16,
Revised Edition, FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Table 45—Whole Body Mass, Unsuited


Unsuited Crewmember Body Mass (kg, (lb))
Minimum 42.64 (94)
Maximum 110.22 (243)
Data are projected to 2015

Table 46—Body Segment Mass of a Crewmember, Unsuited


Mass (kg, (lb))
Segment
Minimum Maximum
Head (1) 2.99 (6.59) 5.03 (11.08)
Neck (2) 0.49 (1.08) 1.39 (3.07)
Thorax (3) 11.35 (25.02) 34.33 (75.69)
Abdomen (4) 2.14 (4.72) 3.25 (7.16)
Pelvis (5) 5.62 (12.40) 16.46 (36.29)
Upper Arm (6) 0.91 (2.00) 2.74 (6.04)
Forearm (7) 0.59 (1.29) 1.86 (4.09)
Hand (8) 0.24 (0.52) 0.66 (1.45)
Hip Flap (9) 2.22 (4.90) 4.79 (10.55)
Thigh minus Hip Flap (10) 3.86 (8.12) 8.48 (18.69)
Calf (11) 1.94 (4.28) 5.11 (11.27)
Foot (12) 0.44 (0.98) 1.26 (2.77)
Torso (5 + 4 + 3) 19.11 (42.13) 54.05 (119.15)
Thigh (9 + 10) 5.91 (13.03) 13.26 (29.24)
Forearm Plus Hand (7 + 8) 0.82 (1.81) 2.51 (5.54)
Data are projected forward to 2015.

Table 47—Whole Body Center of Mass Location

Dimension Min (cm, (in)) Max (cm, (in))


L (Xa) -15.27 (-6.01) -6.40 (-2.52)
L (Ya) -1.22 (-0.48) 0.97 (0.38)
L (Za) -3.81 (-1.50) 8.15 (3.21)

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Table 48—Body-Segment Center of Mass Location of the Crewmember, Unsuited


Min Max
Segment Anatomical Axis
(cm, (in)) (cm, (in))
Xa -2.44 (-0.96) 0.53 (0.21)

Head Ya -0.61 (-0.24) 0.61 (0.24)

Za 2.24 (0.88) 4.04 (1.59)

Xa 3.40 (1.34) 7.32 (2.88)

Neck Ya -0.56 (-0.22) 0.58 (0.23)

Za 2.92 (1.15) 6.05 (2.38)

Xa 3.76 (1.48) 7.06 (2.78)

Thorax Ya -0.81 (-0.32) 0.48 (0.19)

Za 13.44 (5.29) 21.97 (8.65)

Xa -1.47 (-0.58) 1.55 (0.61)

Abdomen Ya -1.65 (-0.65) 2.26 (0.89)

Za -4.85 (-1.91) -1.14 (-0.45)

Xa -12.17 (-4.79) -6.96 (-2.74)

Pelvis Ya -1.32 (-0.52) 0.74 (0.29)

Za -0.76 (-0.30) 5.18 (2.04)

Xa -10.41 (-4.1) 2.49 (0.98)

Torso Ya -1.52 (-0.60) 1.73 (0.68)

Za 16.33 (6.43) 25.60 (10.08)

Xa -0.71 (-0.28) -0.91 (-0.36)

Right upper arm Ya 1.85 (0.73) -2.29 (-0.90)

Za -18.59 (-7.32) -14.27 (-5.62)

Xa -0.64 (-0.25) 2.59 (1.02)


Left upper arm
Ya -3.68 (-1.45) -1.80 (-0.71)

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Min Max
Segment Anatomical Axis
(cm, (in)) (cm, (in))

Za -18.72 (-7.37) -14.33 (-5.64)

Xa 1.02 (0.40) 0.08 (0.03)

Right forearm Ya -2.11 (-0.83) 4.14 (1.63)

Za -9.86 (-3.88) -8.86 (-3.49)

Xa 1.17 (0.46) 0.13 (0.05)

Left forearm Ya -0.23 (-0.09) -2.44 (-0.96)

Za -9.86 (-3.88) -9.07 (-3.57)

Xa -0.53 (-0.21) 0.03 (0.01)

Right hand Ya 0.43 (0.17) 0.13 (0.05)

Za 0.71 (0.28) 1.93 (0.76)

Xa -0.71 (-0.28) -0.23 (-0.09)

Left hand Ya -1.35 (-0.53) 0.89 (0.35)

Za 0.84 (0.33) 2.03 (0.80)

Xa -7.77 (-3.06) 1.70 (0.67)

Right hip flap Ya 5.66 (2.23) 7.37 (2.90)

Za -6.73 (-2.65) -6.05 (-2.38)

Xa -8.20 (-3.23) 2.41 (0.95)

Left hip flap Ya -10.67 (-4.2) -5.18 (-2.04)

Za -6.96 (-2.74) -6.20 (-2.44)

Xa -3.28 (-1.29) 2.36 (0.93)


Right thigh minus flap
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Min Max
Segment Anatomical Axis
(cm, (in)) (cm, (in))

Za -24.84 (-9.78) -23.34 (-9.19)

Xa 3.10 (1.22) 2.21 (0.87)

Left thigh minus flap Ya -9.60 (-3.78) -5.28 (-2.08)

Za -24.87 (-9.79) -23.62 (-9.30)

Xa -4.24 (-1.67) -0.10 (-0.04)

Right calf Ya -6.38 (-2.51) -4.85 (-1.91)

Za -16.18 (-6.37) -12.01 (-4.73)

Xa -4.34 (-1.71) 0.69 (0.27)

Left calf Ya 4.04 (1.59) 6.83 (2.69)

Za -16.00 (-6.30) -12.32 (-4.85)

Xa -8.51 (-3.35) -6.63 (-2.61)

Right foot Ya -0.28 (-0.11) 0.43 (0.17)

Za 0.46 (0.18) -0.05 (-0.02)

Xa -8.71 (-3.43) -6.48 (-2.55)

Left foot Ya -0.86 (-0.34) 0.89 (0.35)

Za 0.33 (0.13) -0.10 (-0.04)

Xa -4.88 (-1.92) 2.11 (0.83)

Right thigh Ya 5.64 (2.22) 8.00 (3.15)

Za -17.55 (-6.91) -17.55 (-6.91)

Xa -4.75 (-1.87) 2.29 (0.90)


Left thigh
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Min Max
Segment Anatomical Axis
(cm, (in)) (cm, (in))

Za -17.91 (-7.05) -17.83 (-7.02)

Xa 0.43 (0.17) -0.36 (-0.14)

Right forearm plus


Ya -2.29 (-0.90) 4.52 (1.78)
hand

Za -15.54 (-6.12) -14.99 (-5.9)

Xa 0.43 (0.17) 0

Left forearm plus hand Ya 0.79 (0.31) -2.82 (-1.11)

Za -15.37 (-6.05) 15.01 (-5.91)

Table 49—Whole Body Moment of Inertia of the Crewmember, Unsuited

Min Max
Axis
(kg·m2, (lb∙ft2)) (kg·m2, (lb∙ft2))
Xp 6.59 (156.38) 17.69 (419.79)
Yp 6.12 (145.23) 16.43 (389.89)
Zp 0.73 (17.32) 2.05 (48.65)
NOTE: The axes in the figure above represent the
principal axes.

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Table 50—Body-Segment Moment of Inertia of the Crewmember, Unsuited


Min Max
Segment Axis (kg·m2x10-3 (kg·m2 x10-3
(lb∙ft2x10- 3)) (lb∙ft2x10- 3))
Xp 15 (351) 22 (512)

Head Yp 18 (424) 25 (587)

Zp 14 (322) 16 (379)

Xp 0.7 (17) 2.2 (53)

Neck Yp 1.0 (23) 2.7 (64)

Zp 1.1 (25) 3.4 (81)

Xp 183 (4,346) 680 (16,134)

Thorax Yp 135 (3,206) 505 (11,984)

Zp 119 (2,833) 431 (10,236)

Xp 15 (347) 23 (540)

Abdomen Yp 10 (241) 13 (309)

Zp 21 (500) 35 (826)

Xp 46 (1,092) 148 (3,514)

Pelvis Yp 34 (810) 137 (3,258)

Zp 61 (1,440) 173 (4,104)

Xp 638 (15,143) 2,030 (48,178)

Torso Yp 577 (13,702) 1840 (43,654)

Zp 205 (4,865) 644 (15,273)

Xp 5.4 (129) 18 (430)

Right upper arm Yp 5.6 (133) 19 (462)

Zp 1.0 (24) 3.9 (92)

Left upper arm Xp 5.3 (126) 17.7 (420)

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Min Max
Segment Axis (kg·m2x10-3 (kg·m2 x10-3
(lb∙ft2x10- 3)) (lb∙ft2x10- 3))
Yp 5.5 (130) 19 (449)

Zp 0.9 (22) 3.8 (89)

Xp 2.8 (67) 12 (276)

Right forearm Yp 2.7 (65) 12 (282)

Zp 0.5 (11) 1.8 (43)

Xp 2.8 (66) 11 (257)

Left forearm Yp 2.7 (63) 11 (265)

Zp 0.5 (11) 1.6 (39)

Xp 0.6 (14) 1.6 (38)

Right hand Yp 0.5 (11) 1.3 (31)

Zp 0.2 (4) 0.5 (13)

Xp 0.6 (15) 1.6 (37)

Left hand Yp 0.5 (13) 1.3 (31)

Zp 0.2 (4) 0.5 (12)

Xp 8.1 (191) 17 (412)

Right hip flap Yp 10 (246) 22 (530)

Zp 13 (318) 29 (696)

Xp 7.9 (188) 17 (398)

Left hip flap Yp 11 (255) 22 (519)

Zp 14 (324) 28 (671)

Xp 34 (800) 79 (1,885)
Right thigh minus flap
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Min Max
Segment Axis (kg·m2x10-3 (kg·m2 x10-3
(lb∙ft2x10- 3)) (lb∙ft2x10- 3))

Zp 14 (327) 32 (753)

Xp 34 (798) 75 (1,784)

Left thigh minus flap Yp 33 (789) 79 (1,878)

Zp 13 (317) 31 (729)

Xp 26 (615) 75 (1,790)

Right calf Yp 26 (613) 76 (1,815)

Zp 3.1 (73) 8.9 (210)

Xp 26 (614) 77 (1,826)

Left calf Yp 26 (615) 78 (1,855)

Zp 3.0 (70) 9.1 (215)

Xp 0.4 (9) 1.0 (24)

Right foot Yp 1.6 (37) 5.5 (130)

Zp 1.6 (39) 5.8 (138)

Xp 0.4 (9) 1.0 (24)

Left foot Yp 1.6 (39) 5.4 (127)

Zp 1.7 (41) 5.7 (134)

Xp 85 (2,009) 208 (4,940)

Right thigh Yp 87 (2,063) 220 (5,215)

Zp 27 (651) 59 (1,401)

Xp 85 (2,022) 200 (4,757)


Left thigh
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Min Max
Segment Axis (kg·m2x10-3 (kg·m2 x10-3
(lb∙ft2x10- 3)) (lb∙ft2x10- 3))

Zp 27 (649) 57 (1,350)

Xp 11 (262) 40 (939)
Right forearm plus
Yp 11 (257) 39 (935)
hand
Zp 0.7 (16) 2.4 (58)

Xp 11 (260) 37 (887)

Left forearm plus hand Yp 11 (256) 37 (881)

Zp 0.6 (15) 2.2 (53)


*The axes in the figures above represent the principal axes.

F.6 BODY VOLUME


Table 51—Whole-Body Volume of Crewmember
Crewmember Body Volume
(cm3 [in.3])
Minimum 46,431 (2,833)
Maximum 113,556 (6,930)

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Table 52—Body-Segment Volume of Crewmember


Volume
(cm3 [in.3])
Segment Minimum Maximum
1 Head 3,692 (225) 4,607 (281)
2 Neck 575 (35) 1,455 (89)
3 Thorax 12,515(764) 36,034 (2,199)
4 Abdomen 1,104 (67) 3,562 (217)
5 Pelvis 4,961 (303) 17,469 (1,066)
6 Upper Arm* 957 (58) 2,901 (177)
7 Forearm* 643(39) 1,920(117)
8 Hand* 285 (17) 637 (39)
9 Hip Flap 2,510 (153) 5,191 (317)
10 Thigh minus Flap* 4,041 (247) 8,399 (513)
11 Calf* 2,195 (134) 5,062 (309)
12 Foot* 518 (32) 1,235 (75)
Torso (3 + 4 + 5) 19,269 (1,176) 57,498 (3,509)
Thigh (9 + 10) 6,571 (401) 13,424 (819)
Forearm plus Hand (7 + 8)* 930 (57) 2,556 (156)
*The minimum and maximum values for these segments were derived from the calculated average between the left and
right segment values.

F.7 CREWMEMBER STRENGTH


Strength refers to a person’s ability to generate force. Applying the following strength
requirements will result in a minimum and maximum applied crew load to be used for
operational and hardware design. The minimum load pertains to operational strength that
accommodates the weakest person while the maximum load represents the force the hardware
must be able to withstand without failure. It is important to note that these requirements apply to
intentional forces applied by the crewmember. Durability is applicable to structural integrity of
hardware due to non-intentional crew forces which is handled through the structural design
process defined in GP 10040, Gateway Loads Control Plan.

Tables F-6-1 through F-6-5 provide both minimum (operational) and maximum (withstand)
strength capabilities for unsuited, suited unpressurized, and suited pressurized conditions.

F.7.1 Withstand (Maximum Strength) Crew Loads

Vehicle components and equipment are to be designed to withstand large forces exerted by a
strong crewmember during nominal hardware operation, without breaking or sustaining damage
that would deem the hardware inoperable. Humans may also exert high forces when operating
controls in emergency situations, such as attempting to open a hatch for emergency egress. The
resulting possible damage to equipment could make it impossible to respond safely to the
emergency. To avoid overdesign, a task analysis is performed to identify which interfaces must
tolerate maximum crew loads. This includes identifying critical hardware that may be
inadvertently used as a mobility aid or restraint. Identified crew interfaces must withstand the
value provided in the corresponding “withstand crew loads” column, which provides the
maximum loads that crew can be expected to exert. The data provided in the tables are for

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collection of journal articles associated with human strength data.

F.7.2 Crew Operational Loads (for Minimum Strength)

The design must allow for all crewmembers to perform any of the requested tasks efficiently and
effectively, thus ensuring task and/or mission success. A human-centered design process is to be
used when implementing operational strength limits. Analysis of expected crew operations,
activities, and tasks is to drive the design of human-machine interfaces. The analysis should
evaluate and define activities/tasks in terms of criticality and required postures. Identified crew
interfaces must be actuated and operable at the value provided in the corresponding “Crew
Operational Loads” columns, which provide the maximum load that the weakest crewmember
could be expected to exert. The data provided in the tables are for unsuited, suited-
unpressurized, and suited-pressurized conditions. Data was derived from a collection of journal
articles associated with human strength data.

For this purpose, tasks that involve the possibility of a single failure causing loss of life or
vehicle have a definition of Criticality 1 Operations in the following tables. Tasks involving Loss
of Mission (LOM) alone have a definition of Criticality 2 Operations. The values in the
criticality 1 and 2 columns also include decrement factor(s) to reflect the deconditioning effects
on crewmembers after an extended duration of mission. All other tasks fall into the “Other
Operations” category, and do not have deconditioning or a factor of safety applied over minimal
anticipated crew strength. It is important to note that the designer should be careful not to
implement multiple safety factors. For example, NASA-STD-5017 torque/force margin
requirements (4.10.0) levy an extra safety factor on the applied torque/force to a given
mechanism. Implementing this requirement along with the already built-in safety factor (i.e.,
criticality) in the strength tables results in an overly conservative design.

Data was derived from a collection of journal articles associated with human strength data. In
addition, other references were used, such as the MIL-STD-1472F and the Occupational and
Biomechanics textbook (Chaffin, D. B., Occupation Biomechanics, Second Edition, John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., 1991), to set a standard for very specific strength data such as lifting strength

Table 53—Crew Loads, Unsuited


Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
One Handed Pulls

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pulls towards his/her body. 111 147 276 449
Horizontal Pull
Unilateral/Isometric (25) (33) (62) (101)
In2
measurement

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))

Subject in a seated position


Seated Vertical pulls downwards. 125 165 311 587
Pull Down2 Unilateral/Isometric (28) (37) (70) (132)
measurement

Sitting erect with feet apart,


dominant hand grasping
D-ring located directly to the
Seated Vertical 49 67 125 756
front above the floor, pulling
Pull Up2 (11) (15) (28) (170)
upward while keeping
shoulder squares & other arm
in lap
Standing erect with feet
apart, dominant hand
grasping underside of D-ring
Standing
located directly to the side 53 71 133 725
Vertical Pull
above standing surface, (12) (16) (30) (163)
Up2
pulling upward while
keeping shoulders square and
other arm relaxed at side
Two Handed Pulls

Standing erect with feet


Standing
apart, with both hands 138 182 343 707
Vertical
holding handle located above (31) (41) (77) (159)
Pull Down 2
shoulders, pulling downward

Standing erect with feet


apart, with both hands
Standing Pull 58 80 147 391
holding handle located in
in2 (13) (18) (33) (88)
front, pulling inward towards
body

Standing with feet apart with


Standing a slight bend at the knees and
89 116 218 1437
Vertical waist, grasping a handle with
(20) (26) (49) (323)
Pull Up2 both hands located directly in
front and pulling upward

Sitting erect with feet apart,


grasping both sides of handle
Seated Vertical located directly to the front 93 125 236 1188
Pull Up2 above the floor, pulling (21) (28) (53) (267)
upward using arms and
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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
One Handed Push

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pushing away from his/her 89 116 218 436
Horizontal
body. Unilateral/Isometric (20) (26) (49) (98)
Push Out2
measurement

Subject in a seated position


pushing upward in a vertical
Seated Vertical 67 85 160 280
direction.
Push Up2 (15) (19) (36) (63)
Unilateral/Isometric
measurement

One Handed Push

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pushing away from his/her 89 116 218 436
Horizontal
body. Unilateral/Isometric (20) (26) (49) (98)
Push Out2
measurement

Subject in a seated position


pushing upward in a vertical
Seated Vertical 67 85 160 280
direction.
Push Up2 (15) (19) (36) (63)
Unilateral/Isometric
measurement
Two Handed Push
Standing with feet apart with
a slight bend at the knees and
Standing
waist, grasping a handle with 102 133 254 525
Vertical Push
both hands located directly (23) (30) (57) (118)
Down2
in front and pushing
downwards

Standing erect with feet


Standing apart, with both hands
62 85 165 596
Horizontal holding handle located in
(14) (19) (37) (134)
Push Out1 front, pushing out away from
body

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
Standing erect with feet
apart, grasping from below,
Standing both sides of handle located
76 98 187 1094
Vertical Push directly in front above
(17) (22) (42) (246)
Up2 standing surface. Pushing
upwards using arms and
shoulders
Arms

Subject pulls handle forward 44 58 107 249


Arm Pull2
and backward (10) (13) 24) (56)

Subject pushes handle 40 53 98 222


Arm Push2
forward and backward (9) (12) (22) (50)

Subject pushes and pulls


18 22 40 107
Arm Up2 handle in a various directions
(4) (5) (9) (24)
as shown by the figures

Subject pushes and pulls


Arm Down2 22 31 58 116
handle in a various directions
(5) (7) (13) (26)
as shown by the figures

Subject moves handle 22 31 58 98


Arm In2
medially (5) (7) (13) (22)

Subject moves handle 13 18 36 76


Arm Out2
laterally (3) (4) (8) (17)

Lifting

Standing with feet apart with a


slight bend at the knees and
waist, grasping a handle with
Lifting 36 49 93 1228
both hands located directly in
Strength2 (8) (11) (21) (276)
front and pulling upward using
primarily arms, shoulders, and
legs

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
Elbow
Subject moves forearm in a
13 18 36 347
Flexion2 sagittal plane around the
(3) (4) (8) (78)
elbow joint

Subject moves forearm in a


27 36 67 249
Extension2 sagittal plane around the
(6) (8) (15) (56)
elbow joint
Wrist & Hand

Subject bends wrist in a 31 40 76 209


Wrist Flexion2
palmar direction (7) (9) (17) (47)

Wrist Subject bends the wrist in a 13 18 36 85


Extension2 dorsal direction (3) (4) (8) (19)

Subject squeezes together the 9 13 18 200


Pinch 1
thumb and finger (2) (3) (4) (45)

Subject maintains an 1219


347 463 694
Grasp1 eccentric tight hold of an
(78) (104) (156)
object (274)
Subject maintains a
49 67 102 783
Grip1 concentric tight hold of an
(11) (15) (23) (176)
object
Leg
Subject moves leg in the
sagittal plane around the hip 116 156 289 645
Hip Flexion2
joint toward the front of the (26) (35) (65) (145)
body
Subject moves upper and
191 254 476 658
Hip Extension2 lower leg in a sagittal plane
(43) (57) (107) (148)
around the hip joint

Subject moves leg in a


1 sagittal plane around the hip 1552
Leg Press 618 (139) 827 (186) 2584 (581)
joint toward the back of the (349)
body

Subject moves lower leg in a


53 71 138
Knee Flexion1 sagittal plane around the 325 (73)
(12) (16) (31)
knee joint

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))

Subject moves lower leg in a


Knee 142 191 383
sagittal plane around the 783 (176)
Extension1 (32) (43) (86)
knee joint

1Post space flight maximal measured strength decrement.


2Post space flight estimated strength decrement. Range is 0%-26%. Average estimated is 20%. Based on max EDOMP
Data. Not all motions were measured on EDOMP.

Table 54—Torque Values for Pronation and Supination, Unsuited


Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(Nm, (inlb)) Crew Loads
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other (Nm,
Ops Ops Ops (inlb))

Subject rotates hands and 0.8 1.1 2.1 11.3


Pronation2
forearms medially (7.4) (10) (18.4) (100)

Subject rotates hands and 0.8 1.1 2.1 11.3


Supination2
forearms laterally (7.4) (10) (8.4) (100)

Table 55—Crew Loads, Unpressurized Suited


Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
One Handed Pulls

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pulls towards his/her body. 78 103 314
Horizontal Pull 193 (43)
Unilateral/Isometric (18) (23) (71)
In2
measurement

Subject in a seated position


Seated Vertical pulls downwards. 88 116 218 411
Pull Down2 Unilateral/Isometric (20) (26) (49) (92)
measurement

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
Sitting erect with feet apart,
dominant hand grasping D-
ring located directly to the
Seated Vertical 34 47 88 529
front above the floor, pulling
Pull Up2 (8) (11) (20) (119)
upward while keeping
shoulder squares & other arm
in lap
Standing erect with feet
apart, dominant hand
grasping underside of D-ring
Standing
located directly to the side 37 50 93 508
Vertical
2 above standing surface, (8) (11) (21) (114)
Pull Up
pulling upward while
keeping shoulders square and
other arm relaxed at side

Standing erect with feet


Standing
apart, with both hands 97 127 240 495
Vertical
holding handle located above (22) (29) (54) (111)
Pull Down2
shoulders, pulling downward

Standing erect with feet


apart, with both hands
Standing Pull 41 56 103 274
holding handle located in
in2 (9) (13) (23) (62)
front, pulling inward towards
body

Standing with feet apart with


Standing a slight bend at the knees and
62 81 153 1006
Vertical waist, grasping a handle with
(14) (18) (34) (226)
Pull Up2 both hands located directly in
front and pulling upward

Sitting erect with feet apart,


grasping both sides of handle
Seated Vertical located directly to the front 65 88 832
165 (37)
Pull Up2 above the floor, pulling (15) (20) (187)
upward using arms and
shoulders

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pushing away from his/her 62 81 305
Horizontal 153 (34)
body. Unilateral/Isometric (14) (18) (69)
Push Out2
measurement

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))

Subject in a seated position


pushing upward in a vertical
Seated Vertical 47 60 196
direction. 112 (25)
Push Up2 (11) (13) (44)
Unilateral/Isometric
measurement

Two Handed Push


Standing with feet apart with
a slight bend at the knees and
Standing
waist, grasping a handle with 71 93 368
Vertical Push 178 (40)
both hands located directly in (16) (21) (83)
Down2
front and pushing
downwards

Standing erect with feet


Standing apart, with both hands
43 60 116 417
Horizontal Push holding handle located in
(10) (13) (26) (94)
Out1 front, pushing out away from
body

Standing erect with feet


apart, grasping from below,
Standing both sides of handle located
53 69 766
Vertical Push directly in front above 131 (29)
(12) (15) (172)
Up2 standing surface. Pushing
upwards using arms and
shoulders
Arms

Subject pulls handle forward 31 41 75 174


Arm Pull2
and backward (7) (9) (17) (39)

Subject pushes handle 28 37 69 155


Arm Push2
forward and backward (6) (8) (15) (35)

13 15 28 75
Arm Up2 Subject moves handle up
(3) (4) (6) (17)

15 22 41 81
Arm Down2 Subject moves handle down
(4) (5) (9) (18)

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
Subject moves handle
15 22 41 69
Arm In2 medially
(4) (5) (9) (15)

Subject moves handle 9 13 25 53


Arm Out2
laterally (2) (3) (6) (12)

Lifting
Standing with feet apart with
a slight bend at the knees and
waist, grasping a handle with
Lifting 25 34 65 860
both hands located directly in
Strength2 (6) (8) (15) (193)
front and pulling upward
using primarily arms and
shoulders, and legs
Elbow

Subject moves forearm in a


9 13 25 243
Flexion2,3 sagittal plane around the
(2) (3) (6) (55)
elbow joint

Subject moves forearm in a


19 25 47 174
Extension2,3 sagittal plane around the
(4) (6) (11) (39)
elbow joint

Wrist & Hand


Subject bends wrist in a 22 28 53 146
Wrist Flexion2,3
palmar direction (5) (6) (12) (33)

Wrist Subject bends the wrist in a 9 13 25 60


Extension2,3 dorsal direction (2) (3) (6) (13)

Subject squeezes together the 14 20 27 300


Pinch 1
thumb and finger (3) (5) (6) (68)

Subject maintains an
324 853
Grasp1,3 eccentric tight hold of an 243 (55) 486 (109)
(73) (192)
object
Subject maintains a
25 34 51 392
Grip1 concentric tight hold of an
(6) (8) (12) (88)
object

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(N, (lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N, (lbf))
Legs

Subject moves leg in the


2,3 sagittal plane around the hip 81 109 202 452
Hip Flexion
joint toward the front of the (18) (25) (46) (102)
body

Subject moves lower leg in a


sagittal plane around the
37 50 97 228
Knee Flexion1,3 knee joint, decreasing the
(8) (11) (22) (51)
angle between the upper and
lower leg
Subject moves lower leg in a
sagittal plane around the
Knee 99 134 548
knee joint, increasing the 268 (60)
Extension1,3 (22) (30) (123)
angle between the upper and
lower leg
1. Post space flight maximal measured strength decrement.
2. Post space flight estimated strength decrement. Range is 0%-47%. Average estimated is 33%. Based on CRV Requirements
Document.
3. Suit decrement not measured directly, but estimated based on functional strength testing of other movements

Table 56—Torque Values Pronation and Supination, Unpressurized Suited


Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(Nm, (inlb)) Crew
Type of Strength Loads
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other (Nm,
Ops Ops Ops (inlb))

Subject rotates hands and 0.7 0.9 1.8 13.1


Pronation2
forearms medially (6.4) (8.5) (16) (116)

Subject rotates hands and 0.7 0.9 1.8 13.1


Supination2
forearms laterally (6.4) (8.5) (16) (116)

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Table 57—Crew Loads, Pressurized Suited


(Only for an EVA type suit and not for a launch and entry type suit, due to extreme difficulty of the LEA suit to
operate under pressurized condition)
Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(N(lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N(lbf))
One Handed Pulls

Subject in a seated position


Seated
pulls towards his/her body. 56 74 138 225
Horizontal
Unilateral/ (13) (17) (31) (51)
Pull In2
Isometric measurement

Subject in a seated position


Seated Vertical pulls downwards. 63 83 156 294
Pull Down2 Unilateral/Isometric (14) (19) (35) (66)
measurement

Sitting erect with feet apart,


dominant hand grasping D-
ring located directly to the
Seated Vertical 25 34 63 378
front above the floor, pulling
Pull Up2 (6) (8) (14) (85)
upward while keeping
shoulder squares & other arm
in lap
Standing erect with feet apart,
dominant hand grasping
underside of D-ring located
Standing Vertical directly to the side above 27 36 67 363
Pull Up2 standing surface, pulling (6) (8) (15) (82)
upward while keeping
shoulders square and other
arm relaxed at side
Two Handed Pulls

Standing erect with feet apart,


Standing Vertical with both hands holding 69 91 172 354
Pull Down 2 handle located above (16) (21) (39) (80)
shoulders, pulling downward

Standing erect with feet apart,


Standing with both hands holding handle 29 40 74 196
Pull In2 located in front, pulling inward (7) (9) (17) (44)
towards body

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(N(lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N(lbf))

Standing with feet apart with a


slight bend at the knees and 45
Standing Vertical 58 109 719
waist, grasping a handle with (10)
Pull Up2 (13) (25) (162)
both hands located directly in
front and pulling upward

Sitting erect with feet apart,


grasping both sides of handle
Seated 47 63 118 594
located directly to the front
Vertical Pull Up2 (11) (14) (27) (134)
above the floor, pulling upward
using arms and shoulders

One Handed Push

Subject in a seated position


Seated Horizontal pushing away from his/her 45 58 109 218
Push Out2 body. Unilateral/Isometric (10) (13) (25) (49)
measurement

Subject in a seated position


Seated pushing upward in a vertical 34 43 80 140
Vertical Push Up2 direction. Unilateral/Isometric (8) (10) (18) (32)
measurement

Two Handed Push


Standing with feet apart with a
slight bend at the knees and
Standing Vertical 51 67 127 263
waist, grasping a handle with
Push Down2 (12) (15) (29) (59)
both hands located directly in
front and pushing downwards

Standing erect with feet apart,


Standing
with both hands holding 31 43 83 298
Horizontal Push
handle located in front, (7) (10) (19) (67)
Out1
pushing out away from body

Two Handed Push


Standing erect with feet apart,
grasping from below, both
Standing Vertical sides of handle located directly 38 49 94 547
Push Up2 in front above standing (9) (11) (21) (123)
surface. Pushing upwards
using arms and shoulders

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(N(lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N(lbf))
Arm
Subject pulls handle forward 22 29 54 125
Arm Pull2
and backward (5) (7) (12) (28)

Subject pushes handle forward 20 27 49 111


Arm Push2
and backward (5) (6) (11) (25)

9 11 20 54
Arm Up2 Subject moves handle up
(2) (3) (5) (12)

11 16 29 58
Arm Down2 Subject moves handle down
(3) (4) (7) (13)

Subject moves handle 11 16 29 49


Arm In2
medially (3) (4) (7) (11)

7 9 18 38
Arm Out2 Subject moves handle laterally
(2) (2) (4) (9)

Lifting
Standing with feet apart with a
slight bend at the knees and
waist, grasping a handle with
18 25 47 614
Lifting Strength2 both hands located directly in
(4) (6) (11) (138)
front and pulling upward using
primarily arms and shoulders,
and legs
Elbow
Subject moves forearm in a
7 9 18 174
Flexion2, 3 sagittal plane around the
(2) (2) (4) (39)
elbow joint
Subject moves forearm in a
14 18 34 125
Extension2, 3 sagittal plane around the
(3) (4) (8) (28)
elbow joint
Wrist & Hand
Subject bends wrist in a 19 25 37 101
Wrist Flexion2, 3
palmar direction (4) (6) (8) (23)

Subject bends the wrist in a 7 9 14 33


Wrist Extension2,3
dorsal direction (2) (2) (3) (7)

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(N(lbf)) Crew
Type of Strength
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other Loads
Ops Ops Ops (N(lbf))

Subject squeezes together the 14 20 27 300


Pinch 1
thumb and finger (3) (5) (6) (68)

Subject maintains an eccentric 174 232 347 610


Grasp1,3
tight hold of an object (39) (52) (78) (137)

Subject maintains a concentric 25 34 51 392


Grip1
tight hold of an object (6) (8) (12) (88)

Leg
Subject moves leg in
the sagittal plane
58 78 145 323
Hip Flexion2,3 around the hip joint
(13) (18) (33) (73)
toward the front of the
body
Subject moves leg in a
2,3 sagittal plane around 96 127 238 329
Hip Extension
the hip joint toward the (22) (29) (54) (74)
back of the body
Subject pushes a
309 414 1292
Leg Press1,3 weight away from them 776 (175)
(70) (93) (291)
using their legs
Subject moves lower
27 36 69 163
Knee Flexion1,3 leg in a sagittal plane
(6) (8) (16) (37)
around the knee joint
Subject moves lower
71 96 192 392
Knee Extension1 leg in a sagittal plane
(16) (22) (43) (88)
around the knee joint
1. Post space flight maximal measured strength decrement.
2. Post space flight estimated strength decrement. Range is 0%-47%. Average estimated is 33%. Based on CRV Requirements
Document.
3. Suit decrement not measured directly, but estimated based on functional strength testing of other movements

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Table 58—Torque Values Pronation and Supination, Pressurized Suited


Crew Operational Loads Withstand
(Nm, (inlb)) Crew
Type of Strength Loads
Crit 1 Crit 2 Other (Nm,
Ops Ops Ops (inlb))

Subject rotates hands 0.9 1.2 2.3 13


Pronation2
and forearms medially (8) (11) (20) (115)

Subject rotates hands 0.9 1.2 2.3 13


Supination2
and forearms laterally (8) (11) (20) (115)

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