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Response of selected plant and insect species to simulated SRM exhaust mixtures and to exhaust components from SRM fuelsThe possible biologic effects of exhaust products from solid rocket motor (SRM) burns associated with the space shuttle are examined. The major components of the exhaust that might have an adverse effect on vegetation, HCl and Al2O3 are studied. Dose response curves for native and cultivated plants and selected insects exposed to simulated exhaust and component chemicals from SRM exhaust are presented. A system for dispensing and monitoring component chemicals of SRM exhaust (HCl and Al2O3) and a system for exposing test plants to simulated SRM exhaust (controlled fuel burns) are described. The effects of HCl, Al2O3, and mixtures of the two on the honeybee, the corn earworm, and the common lacewing and the effects of simulated exhaust on the honeybee are discussed.
Document ID
19800007397
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Heck, W. W.
(Department of Agriculture Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson Space Center Proc. of Shuttle Environ. Effects Program Rev.
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Accession Number
80N15657
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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