Emergency medical operations at Kennedy Space Center in support of space shuttle.
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The unique environment of the Kennedy Space Center includes a wide variety of industrial processes culminating in launch and spaceflight. Many are potentially hazardous to the work force and the astronauts. Technology, planning, training, and quality control are utilized to prevent contingencies and expedite response should a contingency occur.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Florida Medical Association
دوره 79 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992