1993 KSC Research and Technology Report

Environmental Technology


The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is located on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Therefore, KSC has always approached its mission with an awareness of the impact on the environment. As a society, Americans have become increasingly concerned about the effect their actions have on the environment. With this awareness, KSC has increased its efforts to develop technologies that are environmentally oriented.

The projects presented this year cover a wide range of environmental technologies. Engineers are developing effective methods of cleaning without the use of chlorofluorocarbons. Halon, used for fire suppression, is another environmentally damaging compound. The technology has been developed that allows Halon to be recovered after use, limiting the chance that damage will occur. Several development efforts are underway that address the safety and disposal aspects of the hazardous fuels used in launch vehicles and satellites.

Another area of interest is the geographical information required to make environmental decisions. A development is continuing to integrate geographical databases that provide easy access to the data used for planning purposes.

Water Quality Inventory for Mosquito Lagoon

Application of Ultraviolet Oxidization Technology for the Destruction of Hydrazine Wastewater at KSC

Recovery of Halon 1301 Superpressurized With Nitrogen

Mapping Analysis and Planning Systems (MAPS)

Threatened and Endangered Species Monitoring

Air Quality Monitoring

Analysis and Measurement of pH and Hydrazine Content in Rainwater Containment Troughs at KSC

Development of a Portable Vapor Detector for N2H4, MMH, and UDMH

Turbine-Powered Brush Pipe Recycling Non-CFC Cleaner System

Development of the MDA/Polymetron Hydrazine Analyzer as an Area Monitor

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Replacement Cleaning System Using Supersonic Nozzles



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