EXPERIMENTAL MOUSE CAPSULE WITH LIFE SUPPORTING SYSTEM
Abstract
O DET RMINE H BASIC REQUIREME TS NEEDED TO FURNISH A SEALED ATMOSPHERE SUITABLE FOR SUSTAINING LIFE, A 12-INCH SPHERE HOUSING A MOUSE CAGE, 2-WEEK FOOD AND WATER SUPPLY, ATMOSPHERE CONTROL UNITS, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR LABORATORY TESTING. Several methods of atmosphere control were tested using drierite, calcium chloride, gaseous oxygen, and potassium superoxide. Potassium superoxide in this application performs three function in a singl process-it absorbs carbon dioxide, it absorbs water vapor, and it releases oxygen. It makes possible n atmo p r reg r io system having no fans or other air-circulation devices; thus resulting in higher reliabili y. Three tests using potassium supero ide each lasting two weeks, were very successful and demonstrated the advantages of thi m o U OR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267143
Entities
People
- Konrad Weiswurm
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory