Transition from pressurised envoronment to vaccum environment

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around mechanisms for transitioning from a pressurized environment to a vacuum without losing air. Participants explore various ideas, including alternative designs to traditional airlocks and materials that could facilitate such a transition.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose the idea of a bulb-like mechanism that could allow for human transit while preventing air loss, questioning the feasibility of such a material.
  • Others argue that current technology does not support the creation of a material that can allow humans to pass through while blocking air molecules, likening it to a force field.
  • A participant mentions the concept of a "plasma window" as a potential solution, although its application to human transit is debated.
  • There are suggestions for improving airlock efficiency, including the idea of recapturing lost air through ionization and magnetic fields, though concerns about safety and practicality are raised.
  • Some participants discuss the concept of a "suitport," where astronauts would don their suits outside the spacecraft, but express concerns about pressure differences and the return mechanism.
  • Technical challenges related to the pressure exerted on suits during the transition are highlighted, with suggestions for designing airlocks that minimize air loss.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the feasibility of alternatives to airlocks, with some insisting that airlocks are necessary while others explore speculative ideas. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the practicality of proposed mechanisms and materials.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the dependence on current technological capabilities, unresolved safety concerns regarding proposed methods, and the speculative nature of some ideas presented.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in aerospace engineering, space exploration technologies, and innovative solutions for environmental transitions in space may find this discussion relevant.

  • #61
What about using hydrogel instead of gel?
 
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armin11 said:
What about using hydrogel instead of gel?
Actually everything I've said has been with hydrogels in mind.
 
  • #63
I don't know if anyone said this already , but You need a load lock of some kind that you can vent to isolate your vacuum " Chamber" or else you could never get the thing open.
 

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