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...