Patent classifications
B64G1/46
GRAVITY CHAMBER THAT ROTATES ON SUPPORT BEARINGS MOUNTED ON AN INNER SURFACE OF A HULL OF A HABITATION MODULE
A habitation module with a gravity chamber that provides an artificial gravity environment. In one embodiment, the gravity chamber includes an outer cylindrical wall and opposing side walls. The gravity chamber attaches to a hull of the habitation module with support bearings. The support bearing includes an outer race attached to an inner surface of the hull, and an inner race attached to the gravity chamber. A drive mechanism drives the inner race of the support bearing to rotate the gravity chamber about an axis to simulate a gravitational force within the gravity chamber.
PORTAL CHAMBER FOR ENTERING OR EXITING A GRAVITY CHAMBER OF A HABITATION MODULE WHILE THE GRAVITY CHAMBER ROTATES
A habitation module with a gravity chamber that rotates to provide an artificial gravity environment. In one embodiment, a portal chamber is installed adjacent to the gravity chamber and configured to rotate about the same axis. The portal chamber includes a brake mechanism to stop the rotation of the portal chamber, a first access opening for a crew member to pass between an interior of the habitation module and the portal chamber while rotation of the portal chamber is stopped, an engagement mechanism that engages the gravity chamber to rotate the portal chamber about the axis at a speed of the gravity chamber, and a second access opening for the crew member to pass between the portal chamber and the gravity chamber while the portal chamber rotates at the speed of the gravity chamber.
GRAVITY CHAMBER THAT ROTATES ON SUPPORT BEARINGS MOUNTED ON AN OUTER SURFACE OF A HULL OF A HABITATION MODULE
A habitation module with a gravity chamber that provides an artificial gravity environment. In one embodiment, the gravity chamber is annular and includes an outer cylindrical wall, an inner cylindrical structure, and opposing side walls that connect the outer cylindrical wall and the inner cylindrical structure. The gravity chamber attaches to an outer surface of a hull of the habitation module with support bearings. The support bearing includes an inner race attached to the outer surface of the hull, and an outer race attached to the gravity chamber. A drive mechanism drives the outer race of the support bearing to rotate the gravity chamber about an axis to simulate a gravitational force within the gravity chamber.
CENTRIPETAL AERODYNAMIC PLATFORM SPACECRAFT
An aerodynamic platform or spacecraft including a habitable 1G centripetal force rotating gravity producing interior corridor within an aerodynamic shell and an aerodynamic drone booster launch system with reentry and reuse capability.
CENTRIPETAL AERODYNAMIC PLATFORM SPACECRAFT
An aerodynamic platform or spacecraft including a habitable 1G centripetal force rotating gravity producing interior corridor within an aerodynamic shell and an aerodynamic drone booster launch system with reentry and reuse capability.
System and method for the treatment of liquid waste in zero gravity
A waste handling assembly includes a hose with an inlet for accepting waste. A plurality of pretreatment tablets are located within the hose and are removeably attached to the hose.
Method to generate a localized gravitational field and gravity
A method of generating a localized gravitational field and gravity in the vicinity of a block of frozen hydrogen that has been polarized with respect to the composite proton and gluon spin. This is a practical application of the theory that polarized gluon spin generates an enhanced excitation of the gluon field in the vicinity of the block of frozen hydrogen which in turn causes a dilation of the particulate space of loop quantum gravity and concurrent dilation of time which becomes gravity.
PASSENGER TRANSPORT SYSTEM PROPELLED BY A SPACE LAUNCHER, HAVING A SEAT WITH VARIABLE INCLINATION BASED ON THE LOAD FACTOR
The invention relates to a transport system (1) intended to be installed on a space launcher (100) comprising: an aircraft (2) which comprises propulsion means configured to propel the aircraft (2) in a direction of flight, and at least one seat (4) intended to receive a passenger which is movable in rotation about an axis (0) perpendicular to the direction of flight of the aircraft (2), an acceleration sensor being installed on each at least one seat (4) to measure the acceleration of each at least one seat (4); a passenger interface for each at least one seat (4) which comprises a screen intended to display images to the passenger installed on said at least one seat (4), the screen being coupled to said at least one seat (4) so to remain fixed relative to said at least one seat (4); a control unit (6) which is connected to the acceleration sensor and to said at least one seat (4), the control unit (6) being configured to calculate a load factor experienced by the passenger installed on the at least one seat (4) from the acceleration of said at least one seat (4), the control unit (6) being configured to monitor the rotation of the at least one seat (4) during the operation of the transport system (1) in order to maintain the position of the seat (4) fixed relative to the load factor experienced by the passenger throughout the flight.
Fluid separation and condensate control systems
Phase separator systems may include a condenser configured to receive humid air, the condenser configured to convert the humid air into a two-phase fluid having a gaseous portion and a liquid portion. A transition duct is arranged downstream from the condenser and configured to direct the two-phase fluid through a narrowing path defined by the transition duct. A separator is arranged downstream from the transition duct and configured to interact with the two-phase fluid that exits the transition duct and capture the liquid portion and permit the gaseous portion to bypass the separator and flow downstream therefrom as a reduced moisture content airflow. A condensate dispersion element is arranged between the condenser and the separator and includes a dispersion structure arranged to break up liquid droplets of the liquid portion of the two-phase fluid and direct said liquid droplets to the separator.
Fluid separation and condensate control systems
Phase separator systems may include a condenser configured to receive humid air, the condenser configured to convert the humid air into a two-phase fluid having a gaseous portion and a liquid portion. A transition duct is arranged downstream from the condenser and configured to direct the two-phase fluid through a narrowing path defined by the transition duct. A separator is arranged downstream from the transition duct and configured to interact with the two-phase fluid that exits the transition duct and capture the liquid portion and permit the gaseous portion to bypass the separator and flow downstream therefrom as a reduced moisture content airflow. A condensate dispersion element is arranged between the condenser and the separator and includes a dispersion structure arranged to break up liquid droplets of the liquid portion of the two-phase fluid and direct said liquid droplets to the separator.