Skylab Medical Experiments Altitude Test /SMEAT/ facility design and operation.This paper presents the design approaches and test facility operation methods used to successfully accomplish a 56-day test for Skylab to permit evaluation of selected Skylab medical experiments in a ground test simulation of the Skylab environment with an astronaut crew. The systems designed for this test include the two-gas environmental control system, the fire suppression and detection system, equipment transfer lock, ground support equipment, safety systems, potable water system, waste management system, lighting and power system, television monitoring, communications and recreation systems, and food freezer.
Document ID
19730053189
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hinners, A. H., Jr.
Correale, J. V. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1973
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 73-ENAS-44
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems