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Research Animal Holding Facility Prevents Space Lab ContaminationHealthy environment for both rodents and human researchers maintained. Research animal holding facility (RAHF) and rodent cage prevent solid particles (feces, food bits, hair), micro-organisms, ammonia, and odors from escaping into outside environment during spaceflight. Rodent cage contains compartments for two animals. Provides each drinking-water dispenser, feeding alcove, and activity-monitoring port. Feeding and waste trays removable.
Document ID
19910000415
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Savage, P. D., Jr.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Jahns, G. C.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Dalton, B. P.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Hogan, R. P.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Wray, A. E.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 8
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
ARC-12599
Accession Number
91B10415
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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