Foundations of Space Biology and Medicine

Foundations of Space Biology and Medicine is a collective scientific work which reviews the most important problems, achievements, and prospects for the development of space biology and medicine. Its purpose is to make available summarized and systematized data on the most important problems of space biology and medicine.
The work was developed by a Joint Editorial Board established by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R

Contents of Volume III:
Introduction
Methods of Providing Life Support for Astronauts
Basic Data for Planning Life-Support Systems --- Food and Water Supply --- Air Regenerating and Conditioning --- Clothing and Personal Hygiene --- Isolation and Removal of Waste Products --- Habitability of Spacecraft --- Individual Life-Support Systems Outside a Spacecraft Cabin, Space Suits and Capsules
Characteristics of Integrated Life-support Systems
Nonregenerative Life-Support Systems for Flights of Short and Moderate Duration --- Life-Support Systems for Interplanetary Spacecraft and Space Stations for Long-Term Use --- Biological Life-Support Systems
Protection Against Adverse Factors of Space Flight
Protection Against Radiation (Biological, Pharmacological, Chemical, Physical) --- Medical Care of Spacecrews (Medical Care, Equipment, and Prophylaxis) --- Descent and Landing of Spacecrews and Survival in an Unpopulated Area --- Protection of Crews of Spacecraft and Space Stations
Selection and Training of Astronauts
Selection of Astronauts and Cosmonauts --- Training of Cosmonauts and Astronauts
Future Space Biomedical Research
An Appraisal of Future Space Biomedical Research
Authors' Addresses
Index for Volumes I, II, and III
Contents for Volumes I, II, and III
Acknowledgments