This paper refers principally to the composition gradient of gases within the lung in various conditions of gravity, as revealed by exhaled breath. A rapid gas analyzer-based system has been developed for tests in Spacelab 4. The test sequence and expected results are presented.


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    Title :

    Pulmonary function in microgravity: Spacelab 4 and beyond


    Contributors:
    Guy, H. J. (author) / Prisk, G. K. (author) / West, J. B. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1988-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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