Ingress/Egress and Ascent/Descent Evaluation




 * Hatchway outlines constructed out of PVC piping will be created and cut down to assess how the size and shape of the hatch limits the astronaut's ability to enter and exit the craft
 * We are limited in terms of shape by whatever shape the crew module is (conical)
 * The outline of the hatch as well as whatever hatch mechanism we use must be as accurate as possible to what will be on the craft

Methods of Ascent/Descent Tested
^^^these are all possibilities and can be ruled out as we see fit^^^
 * Rigid ladders
 * "Soft" (rope?) ladders
 * Stairs
 * Ramp

Jobs that need to be done
 ​ For all of these tasks, it will be very important to communicate with crew systems and structures to make sure that what we're doing complies with what design they are exploring. Also, don't forget that this experiment is meant to influence the design of the project, so the sooner this gets done the better. If people in crew systems/structures want to take on these tasks, all the better. Feel free to tag team on them with someone else or a group if you want. If you want to claim a task, just put your name next to it above.
 * Design of door outline using PVC pipe (or another low-cost, readily available material)
 * Interface between the door outline and the underwater platform in the NBRF
 * Hatch design - needs to be as close as possible to what would be on the craft (not just a flat piece of plywood that slides over the outline)
 * Interface between the hatch and door outline
 * Must be an equivalent mechanism to what will be on the craft