Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Microorganisms including potential human pathogens have been detected on the International Space Station (ISS). The potential to introduce new microorganisms occurs with every exchange of crew or addition of equipment or supplies. Current microbial monitoring methods require enrichment of microorganisms and a 48-hour incubation time resulting in an increase in microbial load, detecting a limited number of unidentified microorganisms. An expedient, low-cost, in-flight method of microbial detection, identification, and enumeration is warranted.
Keywords:
Life Sciences (General); Man/System Technology and Life Support; Aerospace Medicine
Type:
KSC-E-DAA-TN24927
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International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES 2015); Jul 12, 2015 - Jul 16, 2015; Bellevue, WA; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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