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Foundations of planetary quarantine.Discussion of some of the problems in microbiology and engineering involved in the implementation of planetary quarantine. It is shown that the solutions require new knowledge in both disciplines for success at low cost in terms of both monetary outlay and man's further exploration of the planets. A related problem exists in that engineers are not accustomed to the wide variation of biological data and microbiologists must learn to work and think in more exact terms. Those responsible for formulating or influencing national and international policies must walk a tightrope with delicate balance between unnecessarily stringent requirements for planetary quarantine on the one hand and prevention of contamination on the other. The success of planetary quarantine measures can be assured only by rigorous measures, each checked, rechecked, and triple-checked to make sure that no errors have been made and that no factor has been overlooked.
Document ID
19720027152
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Hall, L. B.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Lyle, R. G.
(Exotech Systems, Inc. Washington, D.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Accession Number
72A10818
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSR-09-010-027
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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