A preliminary study of a fluid science laboratory for space station (Columbus). Final report. Part 4. Executive summary

The report presents a design study, within a specified envelope of resources, of laboratory for scientific research on fluid material in a space station, A survey of the scientific background of mlcrogravity experiments identifies candidate investigations. A structured description of available facilities, or earlier design studies, provides a...

Study on equipment requirements in support of microgravity fluid physics experiments

The study culminates in requirements for facilities and instrumentation of a laboratory supporting microgravity fluid physics experiments and equipment developments. The requirements are based on reviews of candidate areas of experimentation and proposed or actual experiment facilities. Present deficiencies in measurement capabilities or...