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VAQ SUIT
First Principles Vacuum Suits


O2 Generation and CO2 Scrubbing
Using electrolysis to extract oxygen from a water reservoir for supplying breathable oxygen to the helmet's atmosphere in a space suit is...
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Suit Overview
Key Differentiators Aquatic Environment for the Body : The suit's main body is enveloped in an aquatic environment, a novel design choice...
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Shoulder Board Design
Design of the Shoulder Boards The shoulder boards are a critical component of the space suit, providing both structural support and...
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Helmet Design
Bubble-Shaped Helmet : The helmet is designed to be a bubble shape to maximize the field of vision and comfort for the wearer. The helmet...
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Suit Energy
As water is filtered through the suit, excess heat needs to be expelled, as humans run exothermic. To calculate the amount of energy...
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Suit Body Material Choice
To calculate the volume of water required to maintain sufficient pressure in such a suit, we need to consider a few factors: Human Body...
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