Overview

Leading technical authorities from industry, government, and academia will delve into the technical issues of humans living and working in hostile environments, present achievements and late-breaking results, and share technological solutions that impact the future...all in 3 days of focused technical presentations at the 38th International Conference on Environmental Systems.

Technical Session Topics:

• Exploration Missions / Advanced Life Support
• Life sciences
• Spacecraft / Vehicle ECLSS
• ECLS Technology Development
• Simulation Software / Analysis & Modeling
• ECLS Technology Development
• Simulation Software / Analysis & Modeling
• Spacecraft and Aircraft Thermal Control: Systems, Technology and Testing
• Extravehicular Activity
• Architecture and Human Factors

Meeting Highlights:

• Technical Sessions (approximately 50 technical sessions with 250 technical papers)
• EVA Portable Life Support System History Panel
  A panel comprised of professionals experienced with the Gemini, Skylab, and Apollo EVA Portable Life Support Systems. System descriptions, major challenges and issues experienced and resolved, and significant lessons learned will be presented.
• Technical Panel: Adjustable Automation of Life Support: How much Control should Humans have?
• Banquet Speaker: Lawrence H. Williams, Vice President, International and Government Affairs, Space Exploration Technologies, "Enabling New Opportunities in Space Through Lower Cost Launch"
• Student Poster Session, providing students an informal and interactive setting to present speculative, late-breaking results or for giving an introduction interesting, innovative work. (Call for Posters Deadline - June 1)
• Networking Receptions on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings

Presented by: SAE International

In association with
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ICES International Committee

Conference Chair
Vernon Strength, Boeing

Conference Vice Chair
David Mazyck, University of Florida

Program Chairs
AIAA: Andrew Jackson, Texas Tech University
AIChE: Chang H. Son, Boeing
ASME: Dave Williams, NASA
International: Markus Huchler, EADS Astrium GmbH
SAE: Jeffery Farmer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center