Title :
A Potassium Superoxide

Life Support for Deep Quest
Author_Institution :
Biotechnology, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
The original Deep Quest life support system is described. A need to increase the authorized diving duration led to development of an improved system utilizing potassium superoxide (KO2). KO2system developments at Lockheed are discussed and the design characteristics, benefits and operational performance of the improved system for Deep Quest are described.
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Carbon dioxide; Humidity control; Manuals; Ocean temperature; Oxygen; Pressure control; Solenoids; Switches; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '79
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1979.1151315