Studies on Microbial Propagation in the Airborne State

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to conduct studies to determine whether bacteria, in or on small particles dispersed as aerosols, could maintain growth processes to the extent that more than one division step could occur. The question is important with respect to estimating the probability of contaminating the biological zone of Jupiter if space vehicles were to penetrate the planet. On a simulated Lander structure bacteria were found to be ejected from surfaces as a result of mechanical stress caused by temperature changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034155

Entities

People

  • H. Wolochow
  • M. A. Chatigny
  • R. L. Dimmick

Organizations

  • University of California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Atmospheres
  • Bacteria
  • Classification
  • Climate Change
  • Genetic Structures
  • Health
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Military Research
  • Particles
  • Probability
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • Spacecraft
  • Spores
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space