Pulmonary mechanics and diffusing capacity following simulated space flight of 2 weeks duration

Abstract

Studies of pulmonary mechanics and diffusing capacity were carried out shortly after completion of exposure to the gas composition, barometric pressure, and acceleration profile simulating an earth orbital mission of 2 weeks duration. The values obtained for pulmonary function on the three subjects were normal. However, there still is a potential fire hazard in the atmosphere of 100% oxygen at frac13 atm. Submitted on January 28, 1963