Microbial identification system for Space Station FreedomThe Environmental Health System (EHS) and Health Maintenance Facility (HMF) on Space Station Freedom will require a comprehensive microbiology capability. This requirement entails the development of an automated system to perform microbial identifications on isolates from a variety of environmental and clinical sources and, when required, to perform antimicrobial sensitivity testing. The unit currently undergoing development and testing is the Automated Microbiology System II (AMS II) built by Vitek Systems, Inc. The AMS II has successfully completed 12 months of laboratory testing and evaluation for compatibility with microgravity operation. The AMS II is a promising technology for use on Space Station Freedom.
Document ID
19900040449
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brown, Harlan D. (Krug International Houston, TX, United States)
Scarlett, Janie B. (Krug International Houston, TX, United States)
Skweres, Joyce A. (Krug International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Fortune, Russell L. (Krug International Houston, TX, United States)
Staples, John L. (Vitek Systems, Inc. Hazelwood, MO, United States)
Pierson, Duane L. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)