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...

A preliminary study of a fluid science laboratory for spacestation (Colombus). Final report. Part 3. Descriptors of an operational FSL in Columbus

Based on earlier designs for fluid science facilities, the elements of a FSL are derived. They have been grouped in classes, viz. experiment volumes and support elements. Each is described qualitatively, i.e. their features and required performances are discussed. The experiments are to be described with reference to a set of (5) canonical...

A preliminary study of a fluid science laboratory for spacestation (Colombus). Final report. Part 2. Survey of equipment and hardware items

The present part 2 of the Final Report presents an inventory of techniques that are likely to find application in the Fluid Science Laboratory. Part 1 of the Report contains a survey of the scientific disciplines that are indicated to provide investigations for the FSL. In the following Part 3, a preliminary synthesis of the content matter of...