Carbon Monoxide Levels in the Extravehicular Mobility Unit by Modeling and Operational Testing

Abstract: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas with potential for detriment to spaceflight operations. An analytical model was developed to investigate if a maximum CO contamination of 1 ppm in the oxygen (O2) supply risked crewmember health during extravehicular activity (EVA). Occupational monitoring pre- and post-suited exposures provided supplementary data for review.