Passenger Safety on Personal Spaceflight - Spacecraft Interior Concept Design - Silverbird
- Paper number
IAC-08.B3.2.-D2.7.5
- Author
Mr. Ondrej Doule, International Space University (ISU), Czech Republic
- Year
2008
- Abstract
Safety on board of a spacecraft is the most important driver for spacecraft interior design. The experience of weightlessness, Earth and space observations are the most unique activities, which passengers will be able to appreciate. This paper discovers new spacecraft interior design (concept name Silverbird), which will be completely adapted for these activities during the transcontinental or touristic sub-orbital flight. With regard to the uniqueness of the human experience, the interior is designed as highly comfortable as possible. HTHL rocket plane concept Silverbird can transport 8 passengers. The expected length of the spaceflight shall not exceed 2 hours and G load during ascent and descent will not exceed 3,5 G. Interior design for micro-gravity amusement is discussed as well as very important windows design according to anthropometry and human visual perception capabilities. Constant vision of spaceflight risks and considering the safety, the Silverbird spacecraft is offering different interior design approach then previously studied Virgin Galactic, EADS and VEHRA sub-orbital spacecraft design. This paper is discussing also the topic of space flight class levels. Silverbird concept design is focused on luxurious spaceflights which will offer more space for sitting, weightlessness instructor on board, complex interactive interface for communication, maximum visual experience from the basic and other seat positions, full seat setting according to personal requirements and seat positioning during the flight according to Gx load. The Silverbird interior is designed also with regards to elder passengers who can be frequent customers of sub-orbital flights.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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