Objectives and Models of the Planetary Quarantine Program
Objectives and Models of the Planetary Quarantine Program

Author: Morton Werber

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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The objectives of the planetary quarantine program are presented and the history of early contamination prevention efforts is outlined. Contamination models which were previously established are given and include: determination of parameters; symbol nomenclature; and calculations of contamination and hazard probabilities. Planetary quarantine is discussed as an issue of national and international concern. Information on international treaty and meetings on spacecraft sterilization, quarantine standards, and policies is provided. The specific contamination probabilities of the U.S.S.R. Venus 3 flyby are included.

The Planetary Quarantine Program
The Planetary Quarantine Program

Author: C. R. Phillips

Publisher: BiblioGov

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781289271299

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United States effort in planetary quarantine is outlined, beginning with the expressions of alarm by biologists, then discussing how a program was put together and implemented, and finally indicating the academic, governmental, institutional, and industrial agencies and people involved. It ends with a brief summary of the accomplishments and present status of the Planetary Quarantine Program and will serve as a partial explanation of how the planetary quarantine effort evolved and reached its present position.