A Multi-Purpose Astronaut Shower for Long-Duration Microgravity Missions

摘要

An initial study for An Advanced Kind Of Shower (AKOS) has attempted to describe both need and advantages, as well as a concept, for an astronaut's shower. Relying on past studies, on flight experiences, and on the ensuing critiques, and building on an interdisciplinary approach, this study defined a modular piece of equipment that - using parts inspired by commercially-available products -that for the first time could satisfy different functions for the hygiene, well-being, and health support of the crew members.