Title

Biologistics For Space Systems Symposium

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AMRL TDR 62-116

Creator

None Given

Corporate Author

Aerospace Medical Research Labs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio

Laboratory

Biomedical Laboratory

Extent

419

Identifier

AD0292713

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

Laboratory Research - No Contract

DoD Project

None Given

DoD Task

None Given

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Date Issued

1962-05

Abstract

This report is a compilation of papers presented at the symposium-workshop on Biologistics for Space Systems sponsored by the 6570th Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, in May 1962. The foundations concerning biologistics for long-term manned space missions are established in the introduction, and the five technical sessions were concerned with selected basic and applied research phases in developing a complete bioregenerating system. The state of the art of algal gas exchange systems was fully covered, followed by the most recent concepts on photosynthetic mechanisms that may be applied to closed ecological systems. The potential use of higher plants in bioregenerating systems, especially as gas exchange mechanisms, their broader use as food supplements, and other possible uses were presented. The regeneration, by aerobic and anaerobic means. of solid and liquid wastes with many potential approaches, such as incineration or storage as applied specifically to closed bioregenerating systems, was presented. The final technical session included six papers on nutritional support from bioregenerating systems. The potential use of selected algae and fungi as nutrient sources was considered, the bioecology of the digestive process was presented, and the specific nutritional value of algae and selected fungi was give.

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Has Part

Foreword & Abstract

Table of Contents

Principal Authors and Participants

Introduction

The Algal Photosynthetic Gas Exchanger

Large Algal Systems

Design and Development of an Engineering Model Photosynthetic Gas Exchanger

Solar Illuminated Photosynthetic Gas Exchanger

Highly Concentrated Carbon Dioxide as a Carbon Source for Continuous Algae Cultures

Light Conversion in Photosynthesis

Structure of the Photochemical Apparatus in Photosynthesis

Mechanism of Oxygen Evolution in Photosynthesis

Requirements and Functions of Micronutrients by Green Plants with Respect to Photosynthesis

Investigations of Selected Higher Plants as Gas Exchange Mechanisms for Closed Ecological Systems

The Permanent Lunar Base: Determination of Bioglogical Problem Areas

Effect of Atmospheric Pressure, Gravity, and Partial Pressure of Nitrogen on Plant Growth

Preliminary Report on the Photosynthetic Gas Exchange Potentialities of the Family Lemnaceae (Duckweed)

Aerobic Waste Disposal Systems

Waste Conversion by Anerobic Thermophilic Methods

Gas Production by Stored Human Wastes in a Simulated Manned Spacecraft System

Growth of Chlorella on Products from the Incineration of Human Wastes

Animal Nutrition Studies with Chlorella 71105

Nutritional Value of Algae Grown Under Sterile Conditions

Fungi as a Nutrient Source

Bio-Ecology of Digestion

Enzymatic Digestion of Algal Cells

Nutrient Content of Various Algae and Amino Acid Adequacy for Growth of Rats and Chicks