The fluid physics module: A contribution to materials science and physics in space
Abstract
The design concept, technical specifications, and hardware implementation of the fluid physics module (FPM) are reviewed. Some results of functional evaluations, performed on the FPM engineering model, are presented. Finally, the guidelines for a follow-on module, capable of independant operation in a standard Spacelab rack and with improved performances, are outlined.
- Publication:
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Materials Science in Space
- Pub Date:
- June 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979mss..rept..137C
- Keywords:
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- Fluid Dynamics;
- Laboratory Equipment;
- Sim;
- Spacelab Payloads;
- Capillary Flow;
- Data Acquisition;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Free Convection;
- Microgravity Applications;
- Space Commercialization;
- Weightlessness;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer