NSSDCA ID: 1973-027A-41
Mission Name: SkylabThe objective of Skylab experiment T003 was to measure the sizes, concentration, and composition of particles in the atmosphere inside the Skylab as a function of time and location. An aerosol analyzer had been designed for experiment T003 which was capable of separating particulates into three size ranges, accumulating the total particles in the three size intervals and displaying the results immediately to the astronaut. The instrument also contained a particulate collection system so that post-flight analysis could be used to ascertain the shape and composition of the individual particles. The instrument for experiment T003 was a multi-channel, battery-operated particle counter capable of sorting aerosol particles into three size groups -- 1 to 3 microns, 3 to 9 microns, and 9 to 100 microns. The experiment equipment consited of a stowage container, aerosol analyzer, protective container assemblies, filter inserts and log cards and clips. The instrument was hand-held by an astronaut at the desired point of measurement. Representative locations throughout the spacecraft were tested. Data were a written log and returned filter.
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Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Dr. William Z. Leavitt | Principal Investigator | US Department of Transportation |