Task Non-Thermal Sanitation By Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
Short Title: Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
Responsible HRP Element: Space Human Factors and Habitability
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Funding Status: Active - Task currently funded
Procurement Mechanism(s):
Small Business Innovation Research Phase II
Aims:
  1. To develop and evaluate a plasma reaction chamber prototype, with an optimized power supply and jet reactor, for fresh food sanitation.
  2. To demonstrate sanitation of up to two servings of fresh food in minutes with minimal effect on taste and texture.
  3. To develop operational procedures to ensure safe use of the NTSAPP.
  4. To evaluate the impact of the hardware on ISS resources.
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