Life support system

The life support system is a system aboard starships or starbases responsible for maintaining habitable living conditions for the crew. Failure of the life support system is usually grounds for immediate evacuation of the ship or base. The system typically includes the artificial gravity, inertial dampeners and atmospheric controls.

Aboard Starfleet vessels or starbases, enlisted crewmembers responsible for the maintenance of the life support system held the rating of life support technician.