This document outlines plans for an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) student team to design a multifunctional workstation for deep space habitats as part of NASA's X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge. The workstation would transform between galley, wardroom, medical, and maintenance/repair functions within 5 minutes. The team would develop the design through prototypes and testing. They outline responsibilities for team members, a proposed budget and timeline, design considerations, and collaborations with other schools. The goal is to provide hands-on experience for students and develop a prototype to submit to NASA.

2.  Frank – Introduction, maintenance and
repair, assessment plan
 Carolyn – Synopsis, medical, academic
integration
 Eric – Significance, resources
 Tyler – Budget
 Sam – Design requirements, general design,
tools, galley, wardroom, education outreach
& diversity

3.  Create A multifunctional workstation that can be transformed to any
of the following functions within a 5 minute time limit:
 Galley
 Wardroom
 Medical Operations
 Maintenance and Repair
 Design an ERAU centered program to prepare, design, and test
prototype(s) for submission to NASA

4.  Give ERAU students experience
 Orient students to the process of submitting proposals
 Create a unique school program to meet the X-Hab Challenges
 Interface with local businesses and schools for support and
education
 Put our designs in space to support exploration.

6.  4 Crewmembers for 14-30 days
 All functions are equally important
 Convert within a 5 minute limit
 Convert functions using 1 Crewmember
 Prototypes must be:
 Flame retardant
 Lightweight
 Durable

7.  Human centered design
 Focused on common
 Grouping of Functions
elements:  Response Expectancy
 Compatibility
 Table  Discrete controls where appropriate
 Built-in suction system  Configurable displays, regardless of selected
function
 Modules support a function
 Display
 Entertainment connections
 Galley service

8.  Rapid transformation between
functions
 Extend/Retract
 Rotate or swivel
 Slide horizontally or vertically

9.  Initial ideas and designs focused
on modularity and flexibility
 Allows for easy reconfiguration
during testing to meet HF
design principles
 Match design ideas to mission
requirements
 Model / prototype basic designs
 Design, Test, Re-design.

10.  CATIA
 Technical Engineering software
 Google SketchUp
 Quick, easy 3D modeling
 Large library of components
 Free
 Space Movement Simulators
 May allow design testing with a simulated human in a microgravity
environment

12.  Initially, large components will have multiple possible locations
 Tabletop suction provides stability and cleanliness of environment
 Additional suction always accessible
 Water system always accessible
 7 day storage of food within compartment
 Multiple table designs will allow for testing flexibility
 Oven, refrigerator, water, and vacuum module(s) extend on tracks
for easy maintenance access

15.  Medical supplies and equipment contained in a retractable drawer or easily
accessible module
 Table suction, magnetic strips, and restraints built-in
 Additional light, suction, and tool holders easily fold out from drawer or
extend from medical system module
 Diagnostic equipment easily accessible
 Primary and secondary displays allow for diagnostic data & alternate video/diagram
display
 Medical teleconference / Remote surgery
 One-Touch emergency button positions medical equipment

17.  Table for other functions will be used as a maintenance
work area
 Standard space tool-kit will be equipped in crew station
 Tools will be located in accessible areas close to table
for easy to reach use amongst crewmembers

18.  Individual storage units for entertainment/ media
 Equipment and interfaces providing flexibility and
multiple functions
 i.e. video teleconferencing, medical consultations, and other
entertainment or emergency functions
 Entertainment system (display/ audio) will include a
network file access
 i.e. music, video, documents, and pictures
 Vehicle status will be displayed while entertainment
system is inactive

19.  Add an xHab inspired course to the ERAU curriculum
 ABET accredited
 Multi-Discipline team
 ERAU program open to students and faculty from all departments
 Fall 2014
 Learn about tools used for design and evaluation
 Learn research techniques and how to write proposals
 CATIA, Google Sketch Up, ARENA
 Spring 2014
 Learn how to build the selected design
 Give students a grasp on construction techniques
 Evaluation of model using experiments and surveying

21.  Local area resources  NASA Kennedy Space Center
 K-12 Resources
 Internet  Media Relations
 Social media  Public Affairs
 Other Departments
 Group composition
 Recruitment

23. Summer-Fall 2013 Design Phase
19 Sep Requirements and Systems Definition Review
24 Oct Preliminary Design Review
5 Dec Critical Design Review
Manufacturing, Assembly,
Spring 2014
& Testing Phase
13 Feb Progress Checkpoint Review #1
3 Apr Progress Checkpoint Review #2
15 May Project / Product Delivery to JSC
May-June Integration with DSH at NASA/JSC
July-Aug Integrated Testing & Dry Runs with DSH
Aug-Sept Testing

24. As the primary managers and point of contact, the ERAU team will
collaborate with the following:
 University of Central Florida (UCF)
 Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)
 Other relevant businesses and associate schools
Responsibilities of each institution:
 Establish a primary institution contact
 Assist with providing necessary resources in support of designing,
building, and operating this system

25. ITEM SPONSOR FUNDING PROPOSED COST
1. Direct Labor None
2. Other Direct Costs
 Subcontracts None
 Consultants $2,000 $4,000
 Equipment $2,000
 Supplies $3,000 $17,000
• Office Supplies $1,500
• Lab Supplies $500 $1,500
 Travel
• Team to JSU
$2,500
(May 15, 2013)
• Lodging $7,000
• Per Diem $3,000
3. Indirect Costs None
4. Other Applicable Costs $10,000
5. Total Sponsor
$5,500
Contribution
Total Estimated Costs $11,000 $48,500
Funds Requested from NASA $37,500

26. During this project we learned how to :
 Develop ideas into prototypes
 Create and develop concepts that benefit the customer
and crewmembers
 Understand concepts that will be used in deep space
habitats
 Design flexibility into a system
 Implement Human Factors design principles

27. X-Hab 2013 Academic Innovation Challenge
Sam Micheletti Frank Conenna Eric Watkins
Human Factors Human Factors Human Factors
MICHELES@my.erau.edu conennaf@my.erau.edu WATKINSE@my.erau.edu
Carolyn Newton Tyler Reece
Human Factors Human Factors
newtonc4@my.erau.edu REECET1@my.erau.edu