VACC suits

[coliver988]

I just never pictured them as this:

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/mit-develops-aerodynamic-skintight-space-suit

Some other interesting links there as well, such as the hands-free computer: http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/hands-free-computer

 

[aramis]

It seems the concept has come to a prototype... the concept was discussed by Zhubrin 5 years ago.

 

[Supplement Four]

Looks like some of the higher tech Vacc Suits in Grand Survey.

 

[Spinward Scout]

I always pictured the chest area a lot bigger in the female version. But that's just me... (well, and a large number of Science Fiction artists)

 

[far-trader]

I always pictured the chest area a lot bigger in the female version...

Well, there's a reason for the flatness there. From the Atomic Rocket: Space Suits section, in reference to this suit type...

They do need some care in design, though. Any concave areas on the body that the suit does not hug will bulge out under internal body pressure until it fills the void (i.e., your armpits will become armhills). Putty or fluid filled bladders will be needed to prevent this. Care must be taken around those nether regions, the small of the back, and in certain locations of the female chest.


And upon entering vacuum, one will have an instant attack of dire flatulence. Don't be polite, let it out right away or you may damage your intestines.

And now we know why the type S stinks



...hmmm, per the other thread about what the type code letters mean, I wonder, type S, stink, hmmm...

 

[redwalker]

Well, there's a reason for the flatness there. From the Atomic Rocket: Space Suits section, in reference to this suit type...

That link is awesome.

 

[far-trader]

That link is awesome.

It is indeed, the Atomic Rockets site is a much referenced and read resource for me and others here. I'm happy to have directed another Traveller to it.

 

[jawillroy]

I am pleasantly surprised to see that Winchell Chung's behind that site.

Also! I really like the site.

 

[Spinward Scout]

And upon entering vacuum, one will have an instant attack of dire flatulence. Don't be polite, let it out right away or you may damage your intestines.

That's not a pretty picture considering that if it's not as tight as they think it is, could you just imagine your intestines coming out your boot leg in into your boot or off into nothingness? Or the contents of your intestines?

I just can't see this working. Or they're going to have a lot of accidents. So to speak.

:nonono:

And another from Atomic Rocket:

In cases of emergency, two space suited people can "cross-connect" their oxygen supplies. This is generally done when one of them runs out of breathable gas, the other shares their oxygen until they get to shelter.

If you ever saw the comedy movie Rocket Man, this isn't such a bright idea, either. And for the same reason.

 

[BlackBat242]

As a diver, I can say that "buddy-breathing" isn't as safe as it is cracked up to be... if the "need air" guy is panicking, it is often fatal for both.