Accession Number:

AD0664070

Title:

MICROBIOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR AEROSPACE POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Feb 1964-Mar 1965

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• London, Sheldon A.
• West, Arselus

Report Date:

1967-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

Extended space missions will necessitate that life support subsystems operate on a closed ecological or bioregenerating principle. This entails a continual recycling or regeneration of materials to sustain space crews. Potable water may be made available by a variety of techniques from various sources, such as urine and atmospheric condensate. Microbiological potability standards that can realistically be applied to space water supplies are dictated by the inherent technological problems and logistic limitations. With these in mind, a standard of sterility is proposed and the reasons for this stringent requirement are indicated. For ground based studies, a less stringent standard is also compatible with equipment capabilities and experimental requirements.

Descriptors:

• *BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION
• WATER
• WATER POLLUTION
• SPACE FLIGHT
• MICROBIOLOGY
• STERILIZATION
• INGESTION(PHYSIOLOGY)
• RECLAMATION
• AEROSPACE MEDICINE
• LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
• STANDARDS
• BACTERIA

Subject Categories:

• Hygiene and Sanitation
• Astronautics
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE