Study of analytical techniques in planetary quarantine Final report
Formulation of planetary quarantine standards and analytical techniques related to heat sterilization of planetary spacecraft
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Determination of the Heat Resistance of Microbial Isolates from EASL
Dry heat resistance of bacterial spores from sterilization and assembly laboratory
King, H. De. L.↗
Study of chemical germicides
Chemical germicides as decontamination agents for spacecraft sterilization
Botan, E. A.↗
A study of the effects of varying the established operating and maintenance procedures of the EASL facility
Microbial load caused by stopping laminar flow in Experimental Assembly and Sterilization Laboratory /EASL/
Hajema, E. M.↗
Environmental microbiology as related to planetary quarantine Progress report
Research project summaries on spacecraft sterilization and planetary quarantine
Swalin, R.↗
Microbiological exploration of the stratosphere. Development and flights of the Mark 2 and 3 sampling systems
Air samplers, contamination, and sterilization in collection of microorganisms for microbiological exploration of stratosphere
Pederson, P. D., Jr.↗
Planetary quarantine program Quarterly progress report, period ending Jun. 30, 1968
Dry heat sterilization experiments on bacillus spores, and lunar data system design for meeting planetary quarantine requirements
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The vacuum probe for removing organisms for counting
Vacuum probe for assay and recovery of remaining microorganisms from large heat cycle sterilized surfaces
Morris, M. E.↗
Liquid propulsion
Patch-type tests of ethylene-propylene rubber expulsion bladder material for thermal sterilization compatibility studies
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Evolution of space feeding concepts during the Mercury and Gemini space programs.
Space feeding concepts during Mercury and Gemini space programs noting packaging techniques, food variety and sterilization constraints
Lachance, P. A.↗
Sterilizable liquid propulsion system.
Loaded bipropellant liquid propulsion system sterilization studies concerning structural and nonmetallic materials suitability for use in oxidizer
Lukens, S. C.↗
Planetary quarantine analysis.
Objectives and criteria for sterilization and decontamination of space vehicles, stressing Mars missions
Craven, C. W.↗
Mariner Mars 1969 flight path design and mission analysis.
Mariner Mars 1969 flyby missions objectives, experiments, spacecraft configuration, trajectory design, sterilization, flight path control and photographic imaging
Kohlhase, C. E.↗
Development of detection techniques for the penetration of bacterial cells through isolation suit materials.
Bio-Isolator Suit for aseptic assembly of spacecraft in sterile chamber
Bryce, A.↗
Technique for highly efficient recovery of microbiological contaminants
Collecting and recovery small assay samples of viable microbiological contaminants in a gas stream involves use of a commercially available water-soluble paper. This paper is nontoxic to a number of microbiological organisms and can be dry-heat-sterilized.
Godwin, W. W.↗
Sampling and handling of desert soils
Report on sampling and handling desert soils includes sections on selection, characterization, and photography of area, site, and soil, sterilization of sampling equipment and containers, and soil sample collection, transport, storage, and dispersal.
Blank, G. B.↗
An improved method for electrical cable terminations
Method utilizes a standard terminal lug, a braided wire passed through the barrel and overlapping the top of the lug, and a ferrule to clamp the end of the wire. Electrical connectors can be sterilized and visibly inspected for reliability.
Baker, C. D.↗
Development of improved potting and conformal coating compounds
Improved organic potting and conformal coating materials protect fragile electronic components and circuitry from mechanical shock and vibration, moisture, and corrosion. These materials meet specifications covering resistance to cycling, radiation, flammability, and sterilizing agents for certain space applications.
Webster, J. A.↗