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WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waste collection system
1, record 1, English, waste%20collection%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WCS 2, record 1, English, WCS
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Waste Collection System (WCS) operates differently from the facilities on Earth. The WCS comprises a commode, a urinal, fan separators, and an odor and bacterial filter. To keep bodies from floating away due to weightlessness, astronauts fasten a seat belt-like strap or lower a bar over their legs and wedge their feet into footholds. Space toilets flush with air instead of water, and the fan helps separate liquids from solids. Liquids are purified and recycled for re-use, just as they are on Earth. Plastic bags inside the commode collect wastes, and are sealed and stored. The WCS also has storage areas for towels, wash cloths, urinal funnels, wet and dry wipes, tissues, disposable gloves, and trash bags. 2, record 1, English, - waste%20collection%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
waste collection system; WCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 1, English, - waste%20collection%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de collecte des déchets
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20collecte%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WCS 2, record 1, French, WCS
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de collecte des déchets; WCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20collecte%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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