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Can we make space suits that seal leaks automatically? What about something like a module for ISS? I have owned tires that could seal a leak. Why not something in space?
willpittenger":mx6425vv said:Can we make space suits that seal leaks automatically? What about something like a module for ISS? I have owned tires that could seal a leak. Why not something in space?
JonClarke":3fthe0iw said:My understanding is that the Orlan suit has bladders that can be inflated, sealing off the arms or legs, in the event of a puncture.
The good news is you will survive thanks to those bladders.JonClarke":1qkv1lag said:My understanding is that the Orlan suit has bladders that can be inflated, sealing off the arms or less, in the event of a puncture.
Zipi":1ofeirda said:JonClarke":1ofeirda said:My understanding is that the Orlan suit has bladders that can be inflated, sealing off the arms or legs, in the event of a puncture.
That sounds pretty good and simple solution for self sealing feature. But probably those bladders have to have quite high pressure? And how about the underwear material? If underwear material is not something like rubber at those bladder positions I'm pretty sure it will leak more or less.
And what happens to that body part which is separated by bladder? If we are thinking of major cut at the space suit? Will all gasses from blood come through skin or something else as nasty as that?
willpittenger":2yc5meuw said:The good news is you will survive thanks to those bladders.JonClarke":2yc5meuw said:My understanding is that the Orlan suit has bladders that can be inflated, sealing off the arms or less, in the event of a puncture.
The bad news? You lost your leg.