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Consideration of other primate species as flight animalsThe different types of primates which might be used as flight animals are surveyed, and the pros and cons of using them are discussed. Various factors suggest that the most desirable animals for space studies are the rhesus, pig-tailed, Java, and squirrel monkeys. The capuchin monkey has assets for certain types of space experimentation.
Document ID
19780003736
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Geoffrey H. Bourne (Emory University Atlanta, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: The Use of Nonhuman Primates in Space
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Proceedings of a Symposium: The Use of Nonhuman Primates in Space
Location: Moffett Field, CA
Country: US
Start Date: December 2, 1974
End Date: December 4, 1974
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
78N11679
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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