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4.3.2.4 Budgets<br />

The propellant mass is 3227 kg and the propulsion dry mass (including margins) is 1338 kg.<br />

HMM<br />

Assessment Study<br />

Report: CDF-20(A)<br />

February 2004<br />

page 270 of 422<br />

This mass includes an estimation of thrusters mass, the tanks, and a rough estimation of<br />

feedlines, valves and regulators, propulsion thermal control, avionics, actuators. It does not<br />

consider the structure of the propulsion system, power and communication.<br />

4.3.2.5 Options<br />

A possible option is to use a single engine of 240 kN. This has been preliminary discarded due to<br />

poor performances in thrust level and configuration issues due to the envelope. The engine<br />

selected was the Russian RD 0235 used in the Rockot second stage.<br />

4.3.3 Environmental control and life support system<br />

The life support comprises the following subsystems:<br />

• Atmosphere Supply and Control<br />

• Atmosphere Revitalization<br />

• Temperature and Humidity Control<br />

• Water management<br />

• Waste management<br />

• Food management<br />

• EVA provisions<br />

• Hygiene<br />

• Crew accommodation<br />

• Medical equipment<br />

Crew accommodations have been added to the classical set of life support functions as the crew<br />

accommodation engineering domain does not have a separate workbook in the CDF study, in<br />

which hardware specifications could be added.<br />

4.3.3.1 Requirements and design drivers<br />

The MEV complex consists of two main modules: the Surface Habitation Module (SHM) and<br />

the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV). The study required both modules to be equipped with life<br />

support systems, which are not interconnected. Therefore, two life support systems are presented<br />

here.<br />

The SHM life support system is designed to provide life support to a crew of three for 37 days.<br />

4.3.3.2 Assumptions and trade-offs<br />

4.3.3.2.1 Metabolic requirements of the crew<br />

The metabolic needs of the crew have been calculated using the correlations given in <strong>ESA</strong><br />

standard PSS-03-406 and crosschecked with relevant sources. The entire calculations have been<br />

based on the energy expenditure of the crew. The schedule for crew activity is shown in Figure<br />

4-23.

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