Title

Design And Development Of A Photosynthetic Gas Exchanger

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

MRL TDR 62-37

Creator

Wallman, H.

Dodson, J. L.

Corporate Author

General Dynamics Corp Groton Conn Electric Boat Div

Laboratory

Life Support Systems Laboratory

Extent

31

Identifier

AD0283364

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7840

DoD Project

6373

DoD Task

637301

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Cover Price

1

Abstract

A highly instrumented photosynthetic gas exchange system was designed, fabricated and tested for handling the carbon dioxide output and supplying the oxygen requirements of one man. The system designed consists of three major components: (1) a multi-pass light chamber containing thirtysix 96-inch 'Power Groove' fluorescent lamps, (2) a counter-current gas contacting tower, and (3) an instrumentation console for controlling and recording the important parameters. In addition, a centrifuge is provided for the harvesting of algae. Based on the growth rate of the algae, this study demonstrated that this system has the capability of supporting one man.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1962-04

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource