NASA NTRS · 19720000524
A reusable prepositioned ATP reaction chamber
Abstract
Luminescence biometer detects presence of life by means of light-emitting chemical reaction of luciferin and luciferase with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that occurs in all living cells. Amount of light in reaction chamber is measured to determine presence and extent of life.
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Hoffman, D. G.. 1972-08-01. A reusable prepositioned ATP reaction chamber. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000524
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