Canadian low-gravity research using parabolic aircraft
Abstract
An active experimental program being implemented by Canada in microgravity, which relies heavily on the use of parabolic aircraft, is discussed. The advantages of zero-gravity aircraft include low cost and quick turnaround. These aircraft have demonstrated their value for prototyping experimental hardware developments planned for flight at other facilities, such as sounding rockets and Shuttle-based carriers which are supported by the Canadian Space Agency.
- Publication:
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Microgravity Science and Technology
- Pub Date:
- December 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992MicST...5..160C
- Keywords:
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- Combustion Physics;
- Fluid Dynamics;
- Life Sciences;
- Materials Science;
- Parabolic Flight;
- Reduced Gravity;
- C-135 Aircraft;
- Canada;
- Nasa Programs;
- T-33 Aircraft;
- Astronautics (General)