Expert: Jayendra Upadhye - 11/9/2004

Question
Thanks forr the answer but I need to know more.
So can you please answer these questions below as soon as possible.
The history of space clothes for people in space?
What is the modern space suit made out of?
Who invented it?
How do people go to the toilet when they are out side the space craft?
How do people in space shower?
How do people in space go to bed?
Name me 10 technologies discovered and invented by scientists and engineers throught exploration, had other benefits for all of us in our everyday life?

Thanks for all the help for my project

fayzah

Answer
Hi Fayaz,
For general reference, use
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/iss/

1 - Look up history at http://www.fi.edu/pieces/hiley/history.htm

2 - I answered that in the last question. just look it up.
3 - The space-suit is not a one-man-show, it has many components, and is the result of targetted group effort. Thus we cannot name a single inventor. Just like vulcanisation of rubber was a prime requisite before rubber tyres (inflated or solid) could be "invented", so were there many allied inventions before a space suit was made.
As i discussed earlier, divers, were already using pressure suits, pilots G-suits and so on.
4 - NO fecal matter is handled by latest space-suits. As the EVA time is short.They can however handle 900 ml urine.
Collection is done by devices that fit the body openings.
5 - The skylab had a regular shower with water temperature regulated. Shuttle crew intead, use sponge baths.
ref: http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living_sanitation.htm
6 - Sleeping accommodations aboard the Shuttle vary, depending on the requirements of the particular mission. On the first flight, astronauts Young and Crippen slept in the commander and pilot seats. They wanted to be instantly available if needed. Later crews slept in their seats, in sleeping bags, in bunks, or by simply tethering themselves to the orbiter walls.
ref for details:- http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living_sleeping.htm
7 - Man you indeed ARE a taskmaster arent you? :)
well ..the APT word to use here is "SPINOFF".
All are listed neately at http://www.thespaceplace.com/nasa/spinoffs.html
a)- GROUND PROCESSING SCHEDULING SYSTEM
Computer-based scheduling system that uses artificial intelligence to manage thousands of overlapping activities.
b) - SEMICONDUCTOR CUBING
Memory Short Stack, a three-dimensional semiconductor package in which dozens of integrated circuits are stacked one atop another to form a cube, offering faster computer processing speeds.
c) - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
This NASA program is now employed in a broad array of non-aerospace applications, such as the automobile industry, manufacture of machine tools, and hardware designs.
d) - WINDOWS VISUAL NEWS READER (Win Vn)
Software program developed to support payload technical documentation at Kennedy Space Center, is now allowing the exchange of technical information among a large group of users.
e) - VIRTUAL REALITY
To figuratively project oneself into a computer-generated environment, matching the user's head motion, and, when coupled with a stereo viewing device and appropriate software, creates a telepresence experience.
f) - Advanced keyboards
g) - Customer Service Software
h) - Database Management System
i) - Laser Surveying
j) - Aircraft controls
l) - Lightweight Compact Disc
m) - Expert System Software
n) - Microcomputers
o) - Design Graphics
Fayzah, the list is too long!
Happy surfing.

Last but not the leastm Please DO RATE this answer!
Jayen