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A study of psychrophilic organisms isolated from the manufacture and assembly areas of spacecraft to be used in the Viking missionThe sampling of soils from the manufacture and assembly areas of the Viking spacecraft is reported and the methodology employed in the analysis of these samples for psychrophilic microorganisms, and temperature studies on these organisms is outlined. Results showing the major types of organisms and the percentage of obligate psychrophiles in each sample are given and discussed. Emphasis in all areas is toward application of these results to the objectives of the planetary quarantine program.
Document ID
19730007332
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Foster, T. L. (Hardin-Simmons Univ. Abilene, TX, United States)
Winans, L., Jr. (Hardin-Simmons Univ. Abilene, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Biosciences
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-130009
Meeting Information
Meeting: Semiann. NASA Spacecraft Sterilization Technol. Seminar
Location: New Orleans
Country: United States
Start Date: January 30, 1973
End Date: January 31, 1973
Accession Number
73N16059
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-44-095-001
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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