Listing of Skylab Experiments

Number Title Location on Skylab Principal investigator Manned mission Responsibility
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Solar Studies
S020 Ultraviolet and X-Ray Solar Photography OWS Dr. R. Tousey, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory X X JSC
S052 White-Light Coronagraph ATM Dr. R. MacQueen, High Altitude Observatory X X X MSFC
S054 X-Ray Spectrographic Telescope ATM Dr. R. Giacconi, American Science and Engineering Corp. Acting: Dr. G. Vaiana. X X X MSFC
S055 UV Scanning Polychromator Spectroheliometer ATM Dr. L. Goldberg, Kitt Peak National Observatory. Acting: Dr. E. Reeves, Harvard College Observatory. X X X MSFC
S056 X-Ray Telescope ATM J. E. Milligan, MSFC X X X MSFC
S032A Extreme UV Spectroheliograph ATM Dr. R. Tousey, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory X X X MSFC
S082B Ultraviolet Spectrograph. ATM Dr. R. Tousey, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory X X X MSFC
Stellar Astronomy
S8019 UV Stellar Astronomy OWS Dr. K. G. Henize, JSC X X X JSC
S150 Galactic X-Ray Mapping IU Dr. W. L. Kraushaar, University of Wisconsin X MSFC
S183 UV Panorama Telescope OWS Dr. G. Courtes, Laboratoire d'Astronomie Spatiale, France X X MSFC
Space Physics
S009 Nuclear Emulsion Package MDA Dr. M. M. Shapiro, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory X MSFC
S063 UV Airglow Horizon Photography OWS Dr. D. M. Packer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory X JSC
S073 Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light OWS Dr. J. L. Weinberg, Dudley Observatory X X X MSFC
S149 Micrometeoroid Particle Collection OWS Dr. C. L. Hemenway, Dudley Observatory X X X JSC
S228 Transuranic Cosmic Rays OWS Dr. P. B. Price, University of California at Berkeley X X X MSFC
S230 Magnetospheric Particle Composition ATM Dr. D. L. Lind, JSC, and Dr. Johannes Geiss, University of Bern, Switzerland X X X MSFC
Earth Resources Experiments
S190A Multispectral Photographic Cameras MDA K. Demel, Project Scientist, JSC X X X JSC
S190B Earth Terrain Camera OWS K. Demel, Project Scientist, JSC X X X JSC
S191 Infrared Spectrometer MDA Dr. T. L. Barnett, JSC X X X JSC
S192 Multispectral Scanner MDA Dr. C. K. Korb, JSC X X X JSC
S193 Microwave Radiometer/Scatterometer and Altimeter MDA D. E. Evans, JSC X X X JSC
S194 L-Band Radiometer MDA D. E. Evans, JSC X X X JSC
Life Resources Experiments
M071 Mineral Balance OWS G. D. Whedon, M.D., National Institutes of Health, and I: Lutwak, M.D., Cornell University X X X J8C
M073 Bioassay of Body Fluids OWS Dr. C. S. Leach, JSC X X X JSC
M074 Specimen Mass Measurement OWS W. E. Thornton, M.D., JSC, and J. W. Ord, Col., Medical Corps, Clark AFB X X X JSC
M078 Bone Mineral Measurement None J. M. Vogel, M.D., U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, San Fran-cisco, and Dr. J. R. Cameron, University of Wisconsin Medical Center (Preflight and Postflight) JSC
M092 Lower Body Negative Pressure Device OWS R. L. Johnson, M.D., JSC, and J. W. Ord, Col., Medical Corps, Clark AFB X X X J8C
M093 Vectorcardiogram OWS N. W. Allebach, M.D., USN Aerospace Medical Institute, and R. F. Smith, M.D., School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University JSC
M111 Cytogenic Studies of the Blood None L. H. Lockhsrt, M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galves-ton, and P. C. Gooch, Brown and Root-Northrop (Preflight and Postflight) JSC
M112 Man's Immunity, In-Vitro Aspects OWS S. E. Ritzmann, M.D., and W. C. Levin, M.D., both of University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston X X X JSC
M113 Blood Volume and Red Cell Life Span OWS P. C. Johnson, M.D., Baylor University College of Medicine X X X JSC
M114 Red Blood Cell Metabolism OWS C. E. Mengel, M.D., University of Missouri, School of Medicine X X X JSC
M115 Special Hematological Effects OWS Dr. S. L. Kimsey and C. L. Fischer, M.D., JSC X X X JSC
M131 Human Vestibular Function. OWS A. Graybiel, M.D., and Dr. E. F. Miller, both of USN Aerospace Medical Institute X X JSC
M133 Sleep Monitoring OWS J. D. Frost, Jr., M.D., Baylor University College of Medicine X X JSC
M151 Time and Motion Study OWS Dr. J. F. Kubis, Fordham University and Dr. E. J. McLaughlin, NASA Hq. OMSF X X X JSC
M171 Metabolic Activity OWS E. L. Michel and Dr. J. A. Rummel, JSC X X X JSC
M172 Body Mass Measurement OWS W. E. Thornton, M.D., JSC X X X JSC
S015 Effect of Zero-Gravity on Single Human Cells CM P. O. Montgomery, M.D., and Dr. J. Paul, both of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas X JSC
S071 Circadian Rhythm, Pocket Mice_ CSM Dr. R. G. Lindberg, Northrop Corporation Laboratories X ARC
S072 Circadian Rhythm, Vinegar Ginats CSM Dr. C. S. Pittendrigh, Stanford University X ARC
Material Science & Manufacturing in Space
M479 Zero-Gravity Flammability. MDA J. H. Kimzey, JSC X MSFC
M512 Materials Processing Facility MDA P. G. Parks, MSFC X X MSFC
(M551) Metals Melting MDA R. M. Poorman, MSFC X MSFC
(M552) Exothermic Brazing MDA J. Williams, MSFC X MSFC
(M553) Sphere Forming MDA E. A. Hasemeyer, MSFC X MSFC
(M555) Gallium Arsenide Crystal Growth MDA Dr. M. Rubenstein, Westinghouse Electric Corporation X MSFC
M518 Multipurpose Electric Furnace System MDA A. Boese, MSFC (Project Engineer) X MSFC
(M556) Vapor Growth of II-VI Compounds. MDA Dr. H. Wiedemeir, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute X MSFC
(M557) Immiscible Alloy Compositions MDA J. Reger, Thompson Ramo Wooldridge X MSFC
(M558) Radioactive Tracer Diffusion MDA Dr. T. Ukanwa, MSFC X MSFC
(M559) Microsegregation in Germanium MDA Dr. F. Padovani, Texas Instruments X MSFC
(M560) Growth of Spherical Crystals MDA Dr H. Walter, University of Alabama in Huntsville X MSFC
(M561) Whisker-Reinforced Composites MDA Dr T. Kawada, National Research Institute for Metals, Japan X MSFC
(M562) Indium Antimonide Crystals MDA Dr H. Gatos, Massachusetts Institute of Technology X MSFC
(M503) Mixed III-V Crystal Growth MDA Dr W. Wilcox, University of Southern California, Los Angeles X MSFC
(M564) Halide Eutectics MDA Dr A. Yue, University of California at Los Angeles X MSFC
(M565) Silver Grids Melted in Space MDA Dr A. Deruythere, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium X MSFC
(M566) Copper-Aluminum Eutectic MDA E. Hasemeyer, MSFC X MSFC
Zero-Gravity Systems Studies
M487 Habitability/Crew Quarters OWS C C Johnson, JSC X X X MSFC
M509 Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment OWS Maj C. E. Whitsett, Jr, USAF Space & Missile Systems Organization X X JSC
M516 Crew Activities and Maintenance Study OWS R. L. Bond, JSC X X X JSC
T002 Manual Navigation Sightings OWS R. J. Randle, ARC X X ARC
T013 Crew/Vehicle Disturbance OWS B. A. Conway, LaRC X LaRC
T020 Foot-Controlled Maneuvering Unit OWS D. E. Hewes, LaRC X X LaRC
Spacecraft Environment
D008 Radiation in Spacecraft CM Capt A. D. Grimm, USAF, Kirtland Air Force Base X AF, JSC
D024 Thermal Control Coatings AM Dr W. Lehn, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base X AF, JSC
M415 Thermal Control Coatings IU E. C. McKannan, MSFC X MSFC
Т003 Inflight Aerosol Analysis OWS Dr W. Z. Leavitt, Department of Transportation X X X MSFC
T025 Coronagraph Contamination Measurements OWS Dr M. Greenberg, Dudley Observatory X X X JSC
T027 ATM Contamination Measurements OWS Dr J. A. Muscari, Martin-Marietta Corporation X X X MSFC
Skylab Student Project Secondary School Student Winners
ED11 Absorption of Radiant Heat in the Earth's Atmosphere None J. B. Zmolek, Oshkosh, Wiseonsin X X X MSFC
ED12 Space Observation and Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions None T. A .Crites, Kent, Washington X X X MSFC
ED21 Photography of Libration Clouds None A. Hopfield, Princeton, New Jersey X MSFC
ED22 Possible Confirmation of Objects within Mercury's Orbit None D. C. Bochsler, Silverton, Oregon X X X MSFC
ED23 Spectrography of Selected Quasars None J. C. Hamilton, Alea, Hawaii X MSFC
ED24 X-Ray Content in Association with Stellar Spectral Classes None J. W. Reihs, Baton Rouge, Louisiana X MSFC
ED25 X-Ray Emission from the Planet Jupiter None J. L. Leventhal, Berkeley, California X MSFC
ED26 A Search for Pulsars in Ultaviolet Wavelengths None N. W. Shannon, Atlanta, Georgia X MSFC
ED31 Behavior of Bacteria and Bacterial Spores in the Skylab Space Environments OWS R. L. Staehle, Rochester, New York X MSFC
ED32 As In-Vitro Study of Selected Isolated Immune Phenomena OWS T. A. Meister, Jackson Heights, New York X MSFC
ED41 A Quantitative Measure of Motor Sensory Performance During Prolonged Flight in Zero Gravity OWS K. L. Jackson, Houston, Texas X MSFC
ED52 Web Formation in Zero Gravity OWS J. S. Miles, Lexington, Massachusetts X M8FC
ED61 Plant Growth in Zero Gravity OWS J. G. Wordekemper, West Point, Nebraska X M8FC
ED62 Phototropic Orientation of an Embryo Plant in Zero Gravity OWS D. W. Schlack, Downey, California X MSFC
ED63 Cytoplasmic Streaming in Zero Gravity OWS C. A. Peltz, Littleton, Colorado X MSFC
ED72 Capillary Action Studies in a State of Free Fall OWS R. G. Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota X MSFC
ED74 Zero Gravity Mass Measurement OWS V. W. Converse, Rockford, Ilinois X MSFC
ED76 Earth Orbital Neutron Analysis OWS T. C. Quist, San Antonio, Texas X X X MSFC
ED78 Wave Motion Through & Liquid in Zero Gravity OWS W. B. Dunlap, Youngstown, Ohio X MSFC

AF-Air Force
ARC-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
LaRC-Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va.
JSC-Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tex.
MSFC-Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.