Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Basic Environmental Problems of Man in Space
Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Basic Environmental Problems of Man in Space

Author: Hilding Bjurstedt

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 3709130328

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Organized by the International Astronautical Federation and the International Academy of Astronautics with the Support and Cooperation of UNESCO, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the WHO, the World Meteorological Organization, andthe International Telecommunication Union

Proceedings of the Conference on Atmospheric Contamination in Confined Spaces, 30 March-1 April 1965
Proceedings of the Conference on Atmospheric Contamination in Confined Spaces, 30 March-1 April 1965

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Published: 1965

Total Pages: 344

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"The report is a complete compilation of the papers presented and the proceedings of the Conference on Atmospheric Contamination in Confined Spaces, sponsored by the Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories and held in Dayton, Ohio on 30, 31 March and 1 April 1965. Major technical areas discussed by the invited speakers, panel members and conference attendees included continuous inhalation exposure techniques, statistical methods for evaluation and interpretation of exposure data, minimum criteria for continuous exposure studies and toxicological qualification of space cabin materials. The conference participants were provided the opportunity to tour the Toxic Hazards Research Unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and to ask questions regarding its operation. A discussion of the Clean Air Act of 1963 was presented by a representative of the Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare."--Abstract

Toxicological Evaluation of Materials Associated with Spacecraft
Toxicological Evaluation of Materials Associated with Spacecraft

Author: Kenneth C. Back

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Published: 1966

Total Pages: 18

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The Air Force has pursued research in areas of ground support and space cabin toxicology for the past 5 years. Comprehensive treatment of toxicological problems in both areas has revealed the necessity to define human tolerance limits to propellants and other toxic materials for various durations of exposure. Hence, an integrated input of propellant and space cabin material toxicology provides the basis for selection of habitable cabin atmospheres and materials selection criteria. Since such selection procedures are based on both biological and engineering considerations, one cannot disregard the materials selection aspect or evaluate closed system toxicology without consideration of source. The toxic materials in space system atmospheres are determined primarily by the qualitative and quantitative composition of space cabin equipment and the contribution of contaminants by the crew. Materials selection and analytical studies on gas-off products are key considerations in controlling toxic contaminants in a space cabin. Methods are described to determine the composition of cabin materials gas-off products and to biologically test these compounds for their toxicological effects. An attempt is made to correlate the roles of the materials analytical chemist and the toxicologist as a working team to provide meaningful and useful materials selection criteria.