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Bioisolation on the Space StationAnimal research on the Space Station presents the need for bioisolation, which is here defined as instrumental and operational provisions, which will prevent the exchange of particles greater than 0.3-micron size and microorganisms between crew and animals. Current design principles for the Biological Research Project thus call for: (1) use of specific pathogen-free animals; (2) keeping animals at all times in enclosed habitats, provided with microbial filters and a waste collection system; (3) placing habitats in a holding rack, centrifuge, and workbench, all equipped with particulate and odor filters, (4) washing dirty cage units in an equipment cleaner, with treatment and recycling of the water; (5) designing components and facilities so as to ensure maximal accessibility for cleaning; and (6) defining suitable operational procedures. Limited ground tests of prototype components indicate that proper bioisolation can thus be achieved.
Document ID
19890040478
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bonting, Sjoerd L.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Arno, Roger D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Kishiyama, Jenny S.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Johnson, Catherine C.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1988
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 881050
Accession Number
89A27849
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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