Short Title:
Hurdle Study
Responsible HRP Element:
Human Health Countermeasures
Funding Status:
Active - Currently funded and in progress
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Procurement Mechanism(s):
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Aims:
Determine how reduced storage temperatures (-80C, -20C, 4C) and alternative processing and packaging impact the quality and nutrient concentrations of space food over a 5-7 year shelf life period as compared to the quality and nutrient concentrations of space food produced under traditional methods and stored at ambient temperature (21C).
This task will contribute to gap closure by informing shelf life under optimized vs. current conditions for groupings of food, and by providing stowage concepts, recommendations, and associated mass/volume requirements.
Other Resources
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Yes
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Category:
Technology or Tool
Subcategory:
Systems Solutions, Prototype Hardware or Software
Description:
The product of this study will be a report that
provides input for the Food Systems Database to inform mission planners of food
storage scenarios and shelf life expectations under each scenario. This data
will enable mission planners to make informed decisions on food system
provisioning to ensure safe, nutritious, and acceptable food is provided for
each mission scenario.
Internal Customers:
None
External Customers:
None