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Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Fratto, Lisa Anne,
URN	etd-04242005-161015
Title	EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF FIBERS AND FABRICS FOR ASTRONAUT'S IVA WARDROBES FOR LONG DURATION SPACE FLIGHT
Degree	Master of Science
Graduate Program	Textile Technology Management
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Roger Barker Committee Chair Nancy Cassill Committee Co-Chair Traci May-Plumlee Committee Member
Keywords	functional apparel long duration space flight Mars mission Intravehicular clothing
Date of Defense	2005-03-28
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Intravehicular clothing has not been recognized by NASA as a critical element of space exploration up until this point. The NASA Standard 3000 for Crew Personal Equipment includes an explanation of clothing guidelines, but lacks rigid requirements or measurable performance levels for IVA clothing. With the advent of a long duration mission to Mars, NASA is seeking innovative ways to reduce the weight impact and linting problems associated with IVA clothing during long duration space flight. This research provides NASA with recommendations for improved IVA apparel and a framework for the appropriate selection of IVA clothing materials based on objectively measurable material properties and performance needs for IVA use.
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