MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
Natalia D. Novikova, Svetlana V. Poddubko, Elena A. Deshevaya
Pages: 65-78
Published: 1 Jan 2013
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Abstract: Microorganisms, the automicrobiota in humans, and also the residents of soil, water, and air, all isolated from the biosphere existing within the boundaries of a hermetically-sealed space, are the constant ecological partners of humans during manned space flight. As a result of their metabolic processes, they are capable of causing biodeterioration of polymers and biocorrosion of metals .In our opinion, all the above gives enough evidence of the necessity to develop a system which can enable regulation (prediction) of technical risks consequent to development of microorganisms on board long-orbiting space vehicle.
Keywords: orbital, space station, microorganisms, monitoring, biodeterioration of polymers and biocorrosion of metals, antimicrobial protection
Cite this article: Natalia D. Novikova, Svetlana V. Poddubko, Elena A. Deshevaya. MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials, Methods & Technologies 7, 65-78 (2013). https://www.scientific-publications.net/en/article/1003139/
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