Concepts of bioisolation for life sciences research on Space Station FreedomThe risk concepts related to biological research in space are defined with attention given to the design and operation of experimental hardware for NASA's Biological Flight Research Laboratory (BFRL). The definitions are set forth to describe safety measures for the use of nonhuman specimens in microgravity environments and the direct application of the risk-control concepts. Bioisolation is the process by which biological systems can coexist productively by means of physical, chemical, or biological methods; bioisolation requirements are given for mammals, plants, and microspecimens. The BRFL provides two levels of containment based on the complete sealing of all joints and interfaces in the Modular Habitat and an airflow system designed to provide net negative pressure of at least 0.13 kPa. The requirements are designed to assure a safe working environment for conducting nonhuman life-sciences research in the Space Station Freedom.
Document ID
19920039171
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Funk, Glenn A. (NASA Ames Research Center; GE Government Services Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Johnson, Catherine C. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)