Continuous 30-day measurements utilizing the monkey metabolism podA fiberglass system was previously described, using which quantitative physiological measurements could be made to study the effects of weightlessness on 10 to 14 kg adult monkeys maintained in comfortable restraint under space flight conditions. Recent improvements in the system have made it possible to obtain continuous measurements of respiratory gas exchange, cardiovascular function, and mineral balance for periods of up to 30 days on pig-tailed monkeys. It has also been possible to operate two pods which share one set of instrumentation, thereby permitting simultaneous measurements to be made on two animals by commutating signal outputs from the pods. In principle, more than two pods could be operated in this fashion. The system is compatible with Spacelab design. Representative physiological data from ground tests of the system are presented.
Document ID
19780031292
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Pace, N. (California Univ. Berkeley, CA, United States)
Kodama, A. M. (California Univ. Berkeley, CA, United States)
Mains, R. C. (California Univ. Berkeley, CA, United States)
Rahlmann, D. F. (California Univ. Berkeley, CA, United States)
Grunbaum, B. W. (California, University Berkeley, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Open Meeting of the Working Group on Space Biology