Life support system using water electrolysis.

B A Adamovich; B A Gavrilov; B G Grishaenkov; Y G Nefedov

doi:10.1016/0094-5765(74)90079-4

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Life support system using water electrolysis.

B A Adamovich·B A Gavrilov·B G Grishaenkov·Y G Nefedov

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The purpose of the integrated physiologico-hygienic and biotechnological laboratory experiment was to evaluate the effect of life support subsytems placed inside a sealed cabin on the cabin environment and, consequently, on the human performance and activity, and also to assess the operability of subsystems by the crewmen and disclose any resulting difficulties.

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B A Adamovich, B A Gavrilov, B G Grishaenkov, Y G Nefedov. Life support system using water electrolysis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0094-5765(74)90079-4

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