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Experiment kits for processing biological samples inflight on SLS-2This paper describes development of an innovative, modular approach to packaging the instruments used to obtain and preserve the inflight rodent tissue and blood samples associated with hematology experiments on the Spacelab Life Sciences-2 (SLS-2) mission. The design approach organized the multitude of instruments into twelve 5- x 6- x l-in. kits which were each used for a particular experiment. Each kit contained the syringes, vials, microscope slides, etc., necessary for processing and storing blood and tissue samples for one rat on a particular day. A total of 1245 components, packaged into 128 kits and stowed in 17 Zero(registered trademark) boxes, were required. Crewmembers found the design easy to use and laid out in a logical, simple configuration which minimized chances for error during the complex procedures in flight. This paper also summarizes inflight performance of the kits on SLS-2.
Document ID
19950022301
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Savage, P. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hinds, W. E.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Jaquez, R.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Moffett Field, CA., United States)
Evans, J.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Moffett Field, CA., United States)
Dubrovin, L.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Moffett Field, CA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1995
Subject Category
Space Biology
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:4685
A-950016
NASA-TM-4685
Accession Number
95N28722
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 106-30-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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