Shuttle
Reference Manual
Crew Equipment
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Food System
and Dining
The middeck is equipped with facilities for food stowage, preparation and dining.
Shuttle
Orbiter Medical System
Provides medical care in flight for minor illnesses and injuries.
Operational
Bioinstrumentation System
Provides an electrocardiograph signal for transmission to the ground.
Radiation
Equipment
Passive and active dosimeters monitor radiation during missions.
Crew
Apparel
Apparel includes pressure suits and IVA clothing.
Sleeping
Provisions
Sleeping bags, sleep restraints, and rigid sleep stations are used on orbit.
Personal
Hygiene Provisions
A personal hygiene kit is furnished for each crew member.
Housekeeping
Supplies and equipment are provided for maintenance of a clean crew cabin environment.
Sighting
Aids
Includes binoculars, adjustable mirrors and spotlights.
Microcassette
Recorder
Used for voice recording of data and for playing prerecorded tapes.
Photographic
Equipment
Several camera systems are used by the flight crew to document
activities during the mission.
Wicket
Tabs
Devices used to help crew members activate controls in the dark.
Reach
Aid
A short adjustable bar used to activate switches out of the crewmember's reach.
Restraints
and Mobility Aids
Equipment includes foot restraints, handholds, ladders and
handrails.
Crew
Equipment Stowage
Crew equipment is stowed in lockers with insertable trays.
Exercise
Equipment
To maintain good cardiovascular health, crew members use a specially designed treadmill.
Sound
Level Meter
Measures acoustical noise levels in the crew cabin.
Air Sampling
System
Air bottles capture ambient atmosphere in the cabin.
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