Ground rules used in judging internal atmosphere of manned orbital space station are outlined with respect to shirt-sleeve environment, fire hazards, station weight, and spacesuit operation; most important ingredient in cabin atmosphere is oxygen; 100% oxygen atmosphere and atmosphere consisting of oxygen plus inert diluent gas, is considered; diluent gas considerations and advantages of helium; atmosphere-related physiological hazards, flash blindness, burning, overpressure, and changes in atmosphere.


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    Title :

    Selecting space-station atmosphere


    Additional title:

    Astronautics Aerospace Eng


    Contributors:
    Parker, F.A. (author) / Ekberg, D.R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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