416 DIETARY PROGRAM 



In an effort to overcome some of the minor disenchantments relative to Sealab n being a 

 "feeder," it became necessary to supply additional items such as fresh bread, fresh fruits and 

 vegetables, pastries, and from time to time, meals prepared by verily compassionate inhabi- 

 tants of the La JoUa, California Area. The daily supply of surface supplied goodies was min- 

 imal for team three. Since team three was to have the last bottom exposure for the operation, 

 it was decided that it would be interesting to evaluate how well a team could subsist from the 

 sea. The menu provided a vast assortment of fish, served raw in the style of the Japanese, or 

 cooked in such a manner as to minimize atmosphere contamination. 



Body weight was obtained each morning and recorded by the medical officer. Though the 

 specific weights are not available at this time, each aquanaut reported that weight remained 

 approximately the same, and in two cases decreased as much as three pounds. 



By general observations via closed circuit television monitors, it appeared as though eat- 

 ing became more than just a necessity. On an average, though specific calorie accounts were 

 not maintained, the aquanauts were of the opinion that they had consumed at least one-fourth 

 again as much food each day as normal. These opinions were confirmed by observation. 



The opinions of the aquanauts confirm that a ventilation system should be provided for the 

 galley area which, by necessity, must contain equipment for control of atmospheric contaminants 

 generated in the process of cooking. It is necessary to review the problems and resolutions as 

 applicable to atmospheric control maintained in nuclear-powered submarines. Secondly, it is 

 essential that adequate storage space be included in the design modification. An area such as 

 the conning tower might well be adapted to dry store stowage, with ballast requirements shifted 

 externally. 



Thirdly, and again very important, is the requirement for greater frozen storage without 

 a loss of chill space. As the depth increases, it will become more and more difficult to pro- 

 vide surface support. Consequently, if any degree of autonomous operation is to be achieved, 

 storage of essential items is an absolute must. 



