Description of Driving Event:
Lack of Requirement for Wireless Communication Capability for Expedition Crews
Lesson(s) Learned:
The ISS design does not include a requirement for a wireless communication system to maintain crew contact throughout the station. The present design requires a crew member to translate to a panel or connect a headset.
Recommendation(s):
The ISS program should establish a requirement for "hands-free" communications with crew members to deal with situations such as injuries or meteorite/debris impacts in which it may be necessary to establish rapid contact.
Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:
The requirements specification for this capability has been developed and is provided in Attachment 2. The Station Wireless Communications Subsystem (SWCS) will be installed on orbit no earlier than assembly flight 6a.
Documents Related to Lesson:
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Mission Directorate(s):
- Space Operations
- Exploration Systems
Additional Key Phrase(s):
- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
- Communication Systems
- Flight Operations
- Human Factors
- Spacecraft
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