A Medical Research Laboratory psychologist monitored volunteer crew members throughout Triton's voyage. Sleep, smoking, coffee consumption, mood, and lethargy were among the measures intended for comparison with earlier work during Operation Hideout and aboard USS Seawolf. The boat also recorded carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oil vapor, and air pressure. Several days without smoking allowed researchers to weigh psychological reactions against the benefits of cleaner air. The purpose was to help sustain crews during long Polaris patrols, and Beach's continuing attention to morale addressed the same problem in daily command.
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Triton's crew becomes a Polaris habitability study
Medical researchers tracked behavior, atmosphere, and smoking aboard Triton to prepare for long Polaris deterrent patrols.