Title

Microbiological Criteria for Aerospace Potable Water Systems

Date

1967

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AMRL TR 67-37

Creator

London, Sheldon A.

West, Arselus

Corporate Author

Biomedical Laboratory

Laboratory

Biomedical Laboratory

Extent

16

Identifier

AD0664070

Access Rights

Distribution of this document is unlimited. It may be released to the Clearinghouse, Department of Commerce, for sale to the general public.

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

Laboratory Research - No Contract

DoD Project

7164

DoD Task

716410

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

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.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1967-09

Provenance

RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine

Type

report

Format

1 online resource