This GitHub repository focuses on developing advanced bladder relief systems for female aircrew. Our aim is to provide safe, comfortable, and effective hydration and relief solutions for extended flights.
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SkyHighRelief is part of the AFWERX Challenge, enhancing operational capabilities and health safety for female aircrew by improving current bladder relief systems. We invite contributions from innovators and researchers to address this issue. For more details on our project and to ask any questions, visit our Sky High Relief Ask Me Anything (AMA) page.
- Date & Time: April 17, 2024, 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET
- Description: A virtual event highlighting the Sky High Relief Challenge, detailing the AFWERX Challenge process and outcomes of cross-sector collaboration. Hear from the USAF Aircrew Performance sponsor team and solution providers, including Airion Health, about their challenge experiences and successes.
- Registration: Open to U.S. and allied country innovators. Please share this invite to enhance impact and collaboration. Register here
- Science: Uses biocompatible materials that adapt to body heat and movement, with a valve that activates during urination. Silver nanoparticle coatings offer antimicrobial properties, reducing infection risks.
- Science: Features superabsorbent polymers (SAP) for significant liquid absorption, combined with a breathable, leak-proof polyurethane laminate (PUL) layer for comfort and skin health.
- Science: Utilizes osmotic gradients and a hydrogel matrix for fluid absorption, plus a compact electrolysis unit that separates waste into hydrogen and oxygen for easy flight management.
- Science: Incorporates biosensors to monitor physiological indicators like electrolyte levels and hydration, using algorithms to suggest fluid intake based on environmental and health data.
- Science: Features touchless technology and photocatalytic titanium dioxide coatings to maintain cleanliness and reduce microbial contamination through light-activated degradation.
- Science: Made from polylactic acid (PLA), these solutions are designed to degrade under specific conditions post-flight, offering an environmentally friendly disposal option.
- Science: Employs non-invasive near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for continuous urinary metabolite monitoring, providing real-time kidney function and hydration level data.
Elevating the Well-Being of Female Military Aviators: A Dual Victory for Equality and National Security
We encourage diverse participation to foster innovation in practical, scientifically sound solutions. Visit our issues tab to discuss challenges or propose ideas.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Our methods address aviation needs by combining science with practical innovation for effectiveness.
For insights and stories on developing our advanced bladder relief systems, visit SkyHighRelief Story.
Credit also to participants and contributors of the Sky High Relief Ask Me Anything (AMA) for their invaluable feedback that shaped our solutions.
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