Publication Date:
2019-07-27
Description:
The modular Research Animal Holding Facility (RAHF) developed by NASA is described. Besides providing general housing for various animal species, the RAHF is designed to minimize disturbance of the specimens caused by vehicle and mission operations. The RAHF system offers life-sustaining capabilities, such as food, water, and waste removal, as well as environmental control. Modularity of construction to accommodate a variety of small animals and associated instrumentation ensures continued use of RAHF as the sophistication of experiments increases on subsequent missions.
Keywords:
LIFE SCIENCES (GENERAL)
Type:
IAF PAPER 81-171
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International Astronautical Congress; Sept. 6-12, 1981; Rome; Italy
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