MSc 00025 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION RECOVERY QUARANTINE EQUIPMENT Landing and Recovery Division MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS June 18, 1969LANDING AND RECOVERY DIVISION RECOVERY QUARANTINE EQUIPMENT FAMILIARIZATION MANUAL Msc¢_00025 June 18, 1969 ay] PREPARED BY:| Recovery Systems Branch APPROVED “ APPROVED + Hammack, Ch APPROVED no. oF paces 42 REVISIONS. Tare | PREPARED 8Y APPROVALS cue, verre WEE FoR TSTA Cau Go)CONTENTS Section 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 INTRODUCTION MOBILE QUARANTINE FACILITY 2.1 STRUCTURE 2.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2.3 BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION 2.4 CLIMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM 2.5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM 2.6 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2.7 DECONTAMINATION/TRANSFER LOCK 2.8 MICROWAVE OVEN 2.9 EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM 2.10 EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM 2.11 COMMUNICATION EQUIPHENT 2.12 EQUIPMENT STORAGE 2.13 TRANSPORTATION TRANSFER TUNNELS BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION CONTAINERS BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION GARMENT SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION CONTAINERS 6.1 CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE SHIPPING CONTAINER 6.2 CRYOGENIC SHIPPING CONTAINER 6.3. PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM SHIPPING CONTAINER PageCONTENTS Section 6.4 ALSRC SHIPPING CONTAINER . 6.5 OSE TAPE SHIPPING CONTAINER 6.6 CONTINGENCY SAMPLE/OSEA SHIPPING CONTAINER 7.0 REFERENCES20 ai 22 FIGURES Nobile Quarantine Facility in storage area Nobile Quarantine Facility Mode Panel Waste Management System Decontamination/transfer lock (outside) Decontamination/transfer lock (inside) Biological Isolation Container for water sampler Biological Isolation Containers for film Microwave oven Oxygen mask Door for decompression panel access Decompression panel Recovery engineer's battery-operated interphone Doctor's battery-operated interphone Storage locker locations MOF Sling assembly MOF Tift point (typical) Shipboard transfer tunnel LRL transfer tunnel 20 21 2 24 26 7 28 29 Heat sealing device for Biological Isolation Containers 31 Biological Isolation Garments Control led-Temperature Shipping Container 32 323 2 25 26 27 28 FIGURES - CONTINUED Cryogenic Shipping Container LS-160B Liquified Gas Container Photographic Film Shipping Container ALSRC Shipping Container DSE Tape Shipping Container Contingency Sample/DSEA Shipping Container vi Page 35 36 37 38 40 411,0 LNTRoDucT oN In response to the requirements established by the Interagency Committee on Back Contamination (ICBC), the Landing and Recovery Division is providing Recovery Quarantine Equipment (RQE) for bio- logical isolation of the flight crew, command module (CM), and personnel who may come in contact with them, This equipment will be put into use during recovery end transportation of the CM and crew. Additionally, the RQE provides a means of handling and shipping lunar samples, biological samples, films and tapes, and specified equipment to the Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) for examination as soon as possible following @ lunar landing mission. The specific items of RQE are: Mobile Quarantine Facility Shipboard Transfer Tunrie! URL Transfer Tunnel Biological Isolation Garments Decontaminants and dispensers Biological Isolation Containers Control led-Temperature Shipping Containers Cryogenic Shipping Container Photographic Film Shipping Conti Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC) Shipping Containers DSE Tape Shipping Container Contingency Sample/0SEA Shipping Container 2.0 MOBILE QUARANTINE FACILITY The Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF), shown in figure I, is a self-contained skid-mounted unit designed to biologically isolate the Flight crew and 2 maximum of three support personnel following a lunar landing mission. Adequate living facilities are provided for the occupants of the MOF while biological isolation is main tained during the transfer from the recovery area to the LRL. Thesefacilities include sleeping quarters, galley, lounge, and lavatory. Biological isolation 1s insured by maintaining a negative differ- ential pressure within the MQF with two fans, and by filtering all effluent air from the MQF through ultrahigh-efficiency biological filters. Control of the interior environmental conditions is provided by two air conditioners and two space heaters. These are individually adjusted to maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity for the occupants. Fresh water is supplied through the water subsystem from either an internal 30-gallon tank or an external source. The waste water is contained in waste water tanks located below floor level at the forward end of the NQF. Additionally, a fecal waste tank is provided for containment of all waste from the toilet. Most of the MOF functional systems are powered by electricity. This power is supplied either by external power sources or onboard sources. 2.1 STRUCTURE The MOF is a double-walled structure with the outer wall desi gned as the pressure vessel. Insulation is installed between the two walls, and the inner wall is primarily vinyl-covered aluminum to provide a durable interior surface. There are four double-pane windows in the NQF. Two are fixed and are located on the sides of the lounge area. One is located in the end door and is an integral part of the door structure. The fourth window is in the lavatory, and is pinned at two locetions at the top and pivoted on the bottom flange. Rotation of the two handles above the window allows release of the window for an emer= gency exit. Entry into the MQF can be gained through two doors -- one in the aft end and one on the side, The side door has a conventional latch and locking mechanism on one side, The top and bottom are secured by pins which are controlled by a rotational handle located in the center of the door, Framing the side door on the inside is a flange which provides a smooth surface for bonding the shipboard transfer tunnel (sec. 3.0) to the MOF. This entrance will be used primarily for transfer of equipment from the CM. The end door has a three-point latching mechanism Fixed to the inside of the door. Additionally, there is a lock which is hand operated from the inside and key operated from the outside to secure the door, A Velcro hook sealing surface surrounds the outside of the end door to provide a bonding surface to the LRL biological isolation tunnel. This entrance will be used primarily for ingress and egress of the crew. 32.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The electrical power for the MQF and its associated systems is provided by several sources. These sources are: External: 440 V ac - Shipboard/LRL Power 28 V de ~ Aircraft Power Onboard: Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) (diesel powered) Emergency Power System (battery powered) Primary power, while the MQF is onboard ship or at the LAL, is 440 V ac connected to the HOF from two external sources.® This power is transformed to the different levels required by the MOF systems. Aircraft 28 V de power is also provided by two sources® and is con- verted to 110 V ac by a pair of rotary convertors located on the service platform at the front of the MQF (Figure 2). For the time intervals when the MOF is not connected to the 440 V ac or 28 V de power sources, the APU provides 110 V ac to a limited number of the NQF systems. ‘If these power sources should fail, the Emergency Power System automatically supplies 110 V ac to both essential busses and activates the Power Loss Alarm, Upon restoration of the power, the emergency system is automatically dropped off and the batteries are automatically recharged by an in-line trickle charger. Distribution of the power is controlled at two places: (1) external junction box and (2) Mode Panel, Connectors located on the side of the external junction box allow selection of power from either the 440 V ac source or 28 V de source by connection of the power cables to the desired plugs. Distribution of the power is then controlled from the interior of the MQF by the Mode Panel (figure 3). The Mode Panel provides buss selection and Normal or APU power selection for most of the electrical loads in the MQF. The Mode Panel also contains elapsed time meters, alarm systems, waste water tank indicators, APU controls, differential pressure fan speed controls and two differential pressure gages. This panel is located in the lounge on the forward bulkhead, It is secured by five 3 All MOF systems can be operated using a single source, 41 CU MQE ras Provides MOF with ewe rina anser erations. Comsins CM-MOF transfer nel, ‘pgs ard decone amma tls, contin iting Sing are ester ie Allows material to be gassed ite are for of HOF. Ress Brig "euteckee™ se decetzninatd, taro face MOF-LRL waster Unmet tee Ar conticning units Inet afer Foward end tir power noe Wino Pach pnt (oem air filter | Cad water over to frente et —— | tit ne Ee Ni iol. Right side Benes ZAieae Ceca Liste Tone conpriewt tote 2) wie ase ter sete Exhaust fan with filter seat xa Fa rout Fist {eee 4g rs ER | punt %e Taisfomar saeco Syston Left side i sling camparinant (ote 3) Top Foue 2+ Mabile Quarantine Facility. Transfer lek vate 2) Leng = wWiets > Heit = Weoht = 35 feat 3 tee 8 fest 8 ince tone ern witdon (emergency escase oe Ene End door ‘he 6)Figure 3 - Mode Panelquick-fasteners and hinged to allow access to the wiring behind the panel. Immediately below the Mode Panel is an access panel containing all of the major terminal strip junctions for the electrical system. The elapsed time meters automatically record the times when the essential and main busses are engaged so that a time history may be obtained, The alarms on the Mode Panel are for (1) loss of normal electrical poner, (2) loss of differential pressure and (3) activation of the emergency oxygen system, Each alarm system has a reset button, test button, visual alarm and audible alarm. If either of the two essential busses loses power, the Energency Power System is automatically engaged and supplies power to that buss and the alarm, Upon correction of the power loss the alarm is automatically reset. The Minimum Differential Pressure alarm is activated if the differential pressure drops below 0,10 inches of water, This alarm is automatically reset when the Fferential pressure reaches 0.20 inches of water. The Oxygen alarm is activated in the event of loss of cabin pressure above 12,000 ft altitude when the MQF is being transported by aircraft, Adjacent to the Mode Panel is 2 multiple connector which is ysed to connect the internal alarm system to the external alarm box. Waste water tank level indicators display the water level in the tank when the switch is depressed to the right or to the left tank circuit, This system utilizes power from the Emergency Power System batteries and has @ normally closed circuit breaker to protect the circuit. Controls for the APU are grouped on the right hand side of the Yode Panel (figure 3). These switches contro! the main buss selection and operation of the APU. Also displayed on the panel are the voltage and amperage output of the APU. The two differential pressure fan speed controls in the lover right hand corner adjust the speed of each of the two differential pressure fans. 2.3 BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION To provide biological isolation of the MQF interior and occupants, a negative pressure is maintained by two exhaust fans mounted on the exterior of the NQF. The fan speeds are controlled by two variac con= trols on the Mode Panel and the differential pressure is monitored on 7 The QF is stored with essential systems operating for the duration of the quarantine period, It is protected during this period by an external alarm box,differential pressure gages mounted above the panel. All effluent air is passed through two ultrahigh-efficiency ® Filters before it exits the MOF, Identical filters are fitted to the air inlets. Seals are provided at all openings to maintain the pressure integrity of the NOF structure. An alarm system activates in the event the differential pressure drops below 0.1 inch of water. This systen is automatic with audible and visual alarms, A reset capability is provided to reset the audible alarm in the event that a differential pressure of 0.1 inch of water or less is to be maintained for a long period of time, Items passed into and out of the MOF are passed through a decon~ tamination/transfer lock, All liquid wastes are decontaminated before they are drained from the waste water tanks into sealed polyvinylchloride~ lined steel drums. These drums are returned with the MOF and stored during the quarantine. All fecal wastes are treated and held in sealed tanks onboard the MOF. 2.4 CLIMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM Control of the environment is provided by two air conditioners and two heaters. The air conditioners are mounted in the top of the MOF structure in the bunk area and the lounge area. Each air condi- tioner is powered by a separate buss and is controlled by a separate thermostat, Additionally, each air conditioner fan has a three-position switch (high-off-low) located on the side of each unit, Power to the air conditioners can be diverted to the heaters through climatic control switches on the Mode Panel. The heaters are located near floor level in the lavatory and lounge areas and are also powered by separate busses, Controls for the heaters fare mounted on the face of each heater, The control is set to the de~ sired position and the temperature is maintained by a bimetallic switch. 2.5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh water for the MQF is initially supplied From an external source through a connector located on the forward right side of the NQF. Thiss connection, which has an adapter for 3/4=in. or 1 1/2-in. water hoses, leads to a 30-gal fresh water tank located below the right hand forward bunk. Additionally, the water pressure from the external source may be used to pressurize the remainder of the fresh “ZFilters are 99 percent efficient with 0.45 micron or larger particles,water system. Water for drinking is provided through the cold water Faucet located on the sink, Hot water is provided by an electric water heater located below the lavatory. If external water pressure is not available, water pressure is provided by a water pump located under the right hand aft bunk, This pump is operated by a switch located above the sink in the galley and the pressure is controlled by an integral pressure switch in the pump. 2.6 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM All fluid wastes are collected by the waste management system which is shown in figure 4, This system contains two 18-gallon tanks for storage of waste water and one 50-gallon fecal waste tank for storage of all toilet wastes. The waste water system collects the water drained from the air conditioners, sink, tub, lavatory and decontamination/transfer lock. The water level inside these tanks is monitored by probes located in each tank, Displays for the Empty and Full probes are located on the Mode Panel. Either tank may be selected by the use of the tank selector switch which is located above the indicator lights, When either tank is full, a waste water drain system connected to the waste water drain pipes 15 operated to empty the tank. Opening of the drain valve located on the forward platform allows the water to drain from the tank to the waste water drain system, The fecal waste tank collects all wastes from the toilet and will not be emptied prior to the completion of the quarantine period, This constraint required the incorporation of a toilet which minimized the volume of flush fluid for each usage. This was accomplished by the incorporation of a hand spray to pre-wet and rinse the toilet bowl, Emptying of the toilet bow! is accomplished by depressing a foot- operated pedal located at the base of the toilet. 2.7 DECONTAMINATION/TRANSFER LOCK Transfer of any object into and out of the MQF while maintaining logical isolation is accomplished by the use of a single-chamber, double-door, pass-through decontamination/transfer lock (Figures 5 and 6). Passage of items such as the Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC) and medical samples out of the MOF requires each item to be heat-sealed into a Biological Isolation Container (Figures 5, 7 and 8). After the item is sealed, it is placed into the lock and soaked in a solution of 5000 ppm sodium hypochlorite for a period of 15 minutes. Following the soak period, the solution is drained from the upper lock and the door interlock mechanism is reset to allow the outer lock door to be opened for removal of the item. 9Figure 5 - Decontamination/transfer lock (outside)re 7 = Biological Isolation FiguPassage of items into the MOF is accomplished without packaging or decontamination of the items. The item is placed in the lock and the outer door is closed, Engagement of the outer door lock is accomplished through the interlock mechanism before the inner lock door is opened. A mechanical pump and handle is accessible through the forward bulkhead adjacent to the lock. This provides a redundant method of lock operation in the event the electric pumps are inoperative. 2,8 MICROWAVE OVEN A microwave oven is provided in the galley for heating food and water (Figure 9). This commercial unit utilizes microwave energy to heat an object within the oven, This requires that any item placed within the oven be devoid of metal, foil, or metallic decoration be- cause metallic surfaces reflect the microwave energy. The item to be heated is placed in the oven and the door closed. The duration of the heating cycle is controlled by either of two timer dials located on the front of the unit, After the timer is set, the start button is depressed to initiate the heating cycle. At the end of the cycle, the unit is automatically shut off and the item may be removed from the oven. Safety switches are incorporated in the unit and the unit stops its operation if the door is opened before the cycle is completed, To complete the cycle, the door must be closed and the start button reset. Illumination inside the unit is provided by a separate switch on the face of the unit. 2.9 EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM An Emergency Oxygen System is provided to supply suppl imental oxygen to six persons for 30 minutes. In the event of loss of air- craft pressure at altitudes above 12,500 feet, the system automatically provides pressure to 13 oxygen masks. The masks are similar to those used on commercial aircraft and incorporate an air rebreather flapper valve to suppliment the oxygen supply. These masks are located above each chair, each bunk and in the lavatory. Activation of the individual masks requires a tug on the oxygen mask feed line which opens the oxygen valve to the mask (figure 10). An alarm system is also automatically activated in the event of loss of aircraft pressure, Two alarms, one in the bunk area and one in the lounge, alert the passengers to don the oxygen masks, After each person has donned his mask, the audible alarms may be turned off by depressing either of the alarm reset buttons located adjacent to the alarms, The alarm indicator light will remain illuminated until 15Figure 9 - Microwave oven 16n mask 10 = Oxyger Figure 7the pressure altitude is lower than 10,000 feet, At that time the regulator will shut off and the alarm system will automatically reset. A manual switch is located on the regulator which allows a Fixed amount of oxygen to flow through the system. 2.10 EMERGENCY DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM On each side of the MOF, decompression panels are provided to prevent structural damage in the event of sudden decompression of the aircraft. These panels are normally covered with an outer door during sea level operations and storage (figure 11). For flight, the outer doors are removed to expose the closed-cell polyurethane decompression panels (figure 12) which blow out if a positive pressure differential exceeds 6 inches of water. Should sudden decompression occur during Flight, the panels may be replaced from the exterior by removal of the retaining screws around the frame, The frame is then replaced ith a new decompression panel which is installed from the exterior of the MOF. 2.11 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT The communications subsystem provides an audio interface through the wall of the MQF, Two independent battery-operated interphone circuits (one located near the transfer lock for the recovery engineer's use, figure 13, and one near the Mode Panel for the doctor's use, Fig- ure 14) are available at any time during the MOF operations. Additional shipboard equipment includes a portable audio mixing unit external to the MOF which controls the following items: INTERNAL HARDWARE Item Function 3 Telephone Handsets Interface with shipboard radio system and provide third intercom loop. 3 Lavalier Microphones Internal audio, 3 Overhead Microphones Internal audio. 2 Speakers Monitor external audio.Figure 11 = Door for decompression panel access 19Figure 13 - Recovery engineer's battery-operated interphone 2i(a) Internal (b) External Figure 14 ~ Doctor's battery-operated interphoneEXTERNAL HAROWARE item Function 1 Telephone Headset Interfaces with shipboard radio system and provides third inter- com loop. 2 Intercom Headsets Provide communications for external doctor and medical technician with internal doctor. 1 External Microphone Provides interview capability. 1 Speaker Monitors internal audio, All microphones, handsets, and headsets may be fed to tape recorders and to the press pool, In addition, the mixing unit provides input for TV audio and shipboard motion picture audio, and provides an output for a shipboard public address. system, In the aircraft, a headset is connected to the interconmunication system giving the MQF access to all aircraft intercom and radio systems. 2.12 EQUIPMENT STORAGE The loose equipment required to support the personnel in the MOF, ref. 1, is normally stored in the storage lockers in the MOF. Storage location of each item is listed under a locker de: which is shown in figure 15, Each locker is secured with a single latch located on the edge of each locker door. Trays are provided for the bunk lockers for storage of loose equipment, Additionally, the space behind the left loner bunk is utilized for storage of the transfer tunnel once it is brought inside the HOF, 2.13 TRANSPORTATION The MQF was designed for use aboard ships, aircraft and mobile land carrier, The outer rail on the NQF frame is designed to fit the C141 aircraft and the 25K aircraft loader. This allows the MOF to be secured for transportation aboard the aircraft without any mod cations or additional tie-downs, Additionally, the 25K aircraft ized to transport the MOF from Ellington AFB to the LRL. loader is ut 23Cree eee faa we||w3 45) te ep [ee Left side elevation Right side elevation Figure 15, ~ Storage locker locationsLifting capability is provided by a stainless steel cable sling assembly (Figure 16) which is connected to the MQF at four lift points, This sling assembly terminates in a pear link which provides a single lift point for a crane. This sling assembly is easily disassembled for transportation with the MOF equipment. For movement on building floors or ship decks, four industrial rollers are provided, These rollers are placed under the skids on each corner of the MQF and steered with handles. To place the MOF on the rollers, lift points (Figure 17) must be placed into the MOF frame and jacks utilized to lift the MQF. These lift points are removable for transportation and storage. 3.0 TRANSFER TUNNELS There are two transfer tunnels associated with the MOF for trans fer of personnel and equipment. The shipboard tunnel (figure 18) is used to provide a biologically isolated passageway between the MOF and the CM. The LRL tunnel (figure 19) is used to transfer the quarantined personnel and equipment from the MQF to the LRL, Both of these tunnels are fabricated from vinyl and have @ tubular framework, The shipboard tunnel is secured to the inner flange of the NQF side door with pressure sensitive tape. Attachment of the tunnel to the CH is accomplished by connecting straps to the CM hatch frame on the tunnel. Tightening of the straps provides a compressive seal on the heat shield around the hatch. A flap is provided over the hatch opening to seal the hatch opening prior to disassembly of the tunnel, When the tunnel is disassembled, it is drawn into the MOF, while maintaining negative pressure, and stored after the side door is secured, The LRL tunnel is erected at the LRL prior to the arrival of the QF. Velcro pile is bonded to the tunnel flanges for securing the tunnel to the LRL and the MQF, When the MQF is mated to the LRL tunnel, all of the personnel in the MQF exit to the LRL, There is also a flap provided to seal the MOF end of the tunnel prior to the disassembly of the tunnel, When the flap is sealed, the tunnel is drawn into the LRL and the LRL entrance door is closed. 4,0 BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION CONTAINERS Biological Isolation Containers (BIC's) are provided to package any item that is required to be passed out of the MOF. These con- tainers are fabricated from 10-mil polyethelene film and are supplied in various sizes and shapes to suit the items being transferred out of the lock, 25Figure 16 - MOF Sling Assembly 26Figure 17 - MOF lift point (typical) 27Figure 18 - Shipboard transfer tunnelFigure 19 - LAL transfer tunnel 29To package each iten, any sharp edge or protrusion must be covered with a Foam cushion to prevent puncture of the BIC. The item is placed in the BIC and the opening is partially sealed by use of the sealing device shown in figure 20. Vacuum is then applied to the BIC and final heat sealing is accomplished. A second BIC is placed over the original container to provide @ redundant protective seal. 5.0 BIOLOGICAL ISOLATION GARMENT The Biological Isolation Garments (BIG's) are single-piece suits (figure 21) designed to totally envelop and biologically isolate the wearer, The garments are constructed primarily of Bar-bac fabric material and sealed by a single-zipper closure which extends from the crotch to the top of the hood. A visor/mask assembly in the hood pro- vides the wearer visibility. The type of garment worn by the astronauts (Type A) has an air-iniet flapper valve and an air-outlet high effi ciency filter. The type worn by the swimmer or other personnel who may require them (Type 8) has an air-inlet high efficiency filter and an air outlet flapper valve. The filter is a replaceable canister having 98 percent efficiency for .45-micron or larger particles, Additional features of the garments include an emergency hood detachment capability, self-contained life preserver unit (LPU) and adjustment straps. The hood/mask assembly may be removed in an emer- gency by separation of the Velcro closure strip located at the base of the hood, The LPU components are located in pouches on both sides of the garment and it is inflated by a C02 cartridge attached to the LPU, Admustment straps on the legs of the garment are supplied to assist the wearer in adjusting his garment. The garment is available in three sizes: small, medium and large. Each person requiring a garment will be fitted and an appro~ priate size garment issued for his use. 6.0 SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION CONTAINERS Following the lunar landing mission, it is of prime importance to return the lunar samples, biological samples and flight crew data back to the LAL for analysis, Since sample integrity is affected by transit time and environment, sample transportation containers have been provided for return of samples following a lunar landing mission, These containers are as follows: a. Controlled Temperature Shipping Container b. Cryogenic Shipping Container 30le Figure 20 - Heat sealing device for Biological Isolation ContainersFigure 21 - Biological Isolation Garmentscs Photographic Film Shipping Container d. ALSRC Shipping Container e. SE Tape Shipping Container f. Contingency Sample/OSEA Shipping Container 6,1 CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE SHIPPING CONTAINER The Controlled Temperature Shipping Container (Figure 22) is designed to transport biological and medical samples back to the LRL while maintaining a specimen temperature of 4 to 10°C, The con= tainer is basically a commercial Linde LO-40 liquid nitrogen refrig~ erator with specially designed racks and canisters (figure 7) for holding items such as sample vials and test tubes, and a portable cooling and temperature controlling device for maintaining the temperature of the samples within the desired limits. A water bath is used to surround the samples to maintain a uniform temperature inside the container, 6.2 CRYOGENIC SHIPPING CONTAINER The Cryogenic Shipping Container (figure 23) is designed to transport biomedical samples back to the LRL while maintaining the sample temperature below -70°C, This container is a commercial Linde LD-40 liquid nitrogen refrigerator with specially designed racks and canisters, It is serviced with liquid nitrogen from a commercial LS-160B liquified gas container (figure 24). The LS-1608 storage container has a normal capacity of 42 gallons of liquid and operates at a pressure of 22 psig. 6.3 PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM SHIPPING CONTAINER Two Photographic Film Shipping Containers (figure 25) are supplied for return shipment of the lunar flight films, These con- tainers have a hard cased outer shell with a foam inner lining to protect the film magazines from shock and vibrations, Additionally, temperature and humidity sensors are provided to monitor interior conditions during transit. 6.4 ALSRC SHIPPING CONTAINER Return of the lunar samples to the LRL for analysis is one of the primary objectives of the lunar mission. Two ALSRC Shipping Containers (Figure 26) are provided for transportation of the Apollo lunar sample return containers, These s| ing containers have a hard outer case 33ne Figure 22 ~ Controlled Temperature Shipping ContainerFigure 23 - Cryogenic Shipping Container 35Figure 24 - LS-160B Liquified Gas Container 36le Figure 25 - Photographic Film Shipping Containeree Figure 26 - ALSRC Shipping Containerwith a foam inner lining to protect the ALSRC against shock and vibration during transportation, The hinged lid is secured with latches on both sides and front of the container to form a water tight seal. A vent is provided in the case to compensate for atmos- pheric pressure changes during transit. 6.5 OSE TAPE SHIPPING CONTAINER The DSE Tape Shipping Container (figure 27) is constructed of magnetically shielded metal and has a lockable hinged cover. The CM data storage equipment tape will first be enclosed in a separate metal case before it is packaged in the shipping containers, 6.6 CONTINGENCY SAMPLE/OSEA SHIPPING CONTAINER The contingency lunar sample and the OSEA are shipped in a con- tainer which is constructed similar to the ALSRC Shipping Container (Figure 28), The primary difference is in its size. Special features such as foam inner lining, watertight seals and a vent are incorporated in the shipping container. for a normal mission, Volume AS,which con- tains the contingency lunar sample,will be returned in the MQF to the URL. 39Figure 27 - DSE Tape Shipping Container 40Note: Interior surfaces lined with Zin, thick urethane foam, Figure°®, = Contingency sample!OSEA shipping container.7.0 REFERENCES 1, MQF Provision List 42