| This DTO will use a newly developed technology replacing the Galley Iodine Removal Assembly (GIRA) to reduce the concentration of iodine in shuttle potable water system. It will demonstrate that iodine concentrations in Shuttle drinking water can be reduced to medically-acceptable levels while maintaining microbial control in the water distribution system. Ground based microbial and iodine analysis of in-flight water samples will be used to verify performance. When this DTO proves the performance, the process to become operational hardware will be implemented. The crew will set up the LIRS on FD01, perform daily checks and stow on FD13 with water samples taken on FD01 and FD13. If the LIRS does not perform properly the GIRA is flown as a backup. |
