Animal research on the Space StationThe need for in-depth, long- and short-term animal experimentation in space to qualify man for long-duration space missions, and to study the effects of the absence and presence of Earth's gravity and of heavy particle radiation on the development and functioning of vertebrates is described. The major facilities required for these investigations and to be installed on the Space Station are: modular habitats for holding rodents and small primates in full bioisolation; a habitat holding facility; 1.8 and 4.0 m dia centrifuges; a multipurpose workbench; and a cage cleaner/disposal system. The design concepts, functions, and characteristics of these facilities are described.
Document ID
19880010580
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bonting, S. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Arno, R. D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Corbin, S. D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: ESA. Proceedings of the 3rd European Symposium on Life Sciences Research in Space