Concept study of an automatic ellipsoidal mirror furnace facility, prephase A. Volume 2: Technical descriptions
Abstract
A 1500 C (max) mirror furnace for materials science experiments and for growing 40 mm crystals under microgravity in an add-on payload for a retrievable carrier is proposed. Parts of the Spacelab mirror furnaces which can be used are identified. Design solutions for modifications due to experimental requirements or to the automatic operation mode are developed. The complete new parts of the facility, such as the sample storage and exchange mechanism (SSEM) were investigated, and design solutions are presented. A design featuring two monoellipsoidal mirror furnaces with the SSEM situated in between, and no active control is favored.
- Publication:
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Final Report Dornier-Werke G.m.b.H
- Pub Date:
- November 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982dwgf.reptR....S
- Keywords:
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- Crystal Growth;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Image Furnaces;
- Materials Science;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Materials Handling;
- Space Commercialization;
- Spacelab Payloads;
- Systems Engineering;
- Technology Transfer;
- Temperature Control;
- Engineering (General)