Ecology of Micro-organisms in a Small Closed System: Potential Benefits and Problems for Space Station

891491

07/01/1989

Event
Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Authors Abstract
Content
The probable sources and implications of microbial contamination on the proposed space station are discussed. Because of the limited availability of material, facilities and time on the space station, we are exploring the feasibility of replacing traditional incubation methods for assessing microbial contamination with rapid, automated methods. Some possibilities include: ATP measurement, microscopy and telecommunications, and molecular techniques such as DNA probes or monoclonal antibodies. Some of the important ecological factors that could alter microbes in space include microgravity, exposure to radiation, and antibiotic resistance.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/891491
Pages
12
Citation
Rodgers, E., Seale, D., Boraas, M., and Sommer, C., "Ecology of Micro-organisms in a Small Closed System: Potential Benefits and Problems for Space Station," SAE Technical Paper 891491, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/891491.
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Published
Jul 1, 1989
Product Code
891491
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English