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| The low pressure environment garment (LPEG), is a close-fitting, lightweight suit, designed for benign airless operations. One use would be during an orbital starbase layover, where the spacecraft is in External Support Mode, well protected against radiation and micrometeoroid hazards. The suit features simplified multilayer construction, affording atmospheric integrity, gas exchange, and thermal and humidity control without sacrificing mobility. All consumables and circulation equipment are mounted within an integral backpack, with controls placed for 50 percentile humanoids on the chest and forearm areas. The suit allows for exterior operations, though time outside is limited to three hours. |