Materials sciences in spaceA summary is presented of recent theoretical and experimental examinations of materials processing methods in microgravity conditions. The discussion covers Skylab and Spacelab flights, rocket and parabolic flights, and drop tube experiments. Attention is given to crystal growth, fluid physics, metallurgical and electrophoresis experiments.
Document ID
19870025753
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Feuerbacher, B. (Deutsche Forschungs- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt Cologne, Germany)
Hamacher, H. (DFVLR Institut fuer Raumsimulation, Cologne, Germany)
Naumann, R. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)