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Mass Spectrometer for Airborne Micro-OrganismsBacteria and other micro-organisms identified continously with aid of new technique for producing samples for mass spectrometer. Technique generates aerosol of organisms and feeds to spectrometer. Given species of organism produces characteristic set of peaks in mass spectrum and thereby identified. Technique useful for monitoring bacterial makeup in environmental studies and in places where cleanliness is essential, such as hospital operating rooms, breweries, and pharmaceutical plants.
Document ID
19850000505
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Sinha, M. P.
(UCLA)
Friedlander, S. K.
(UCLA)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16359
Accession Number
85B10505
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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