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Dynamics of Superfluid Helium in Zero GravityThe Spacelab 2 superfluid helium experiment was designed to: (1) examine the behavior of capillary waves and measure their velocity and dampling; (2) study the sloshing motion of bulk superfluid helium in near-zero gravity in order to determine its effects on sensors and attitude control systems for far infrared telescopes; and (3) determine the temperature distributions in the liquid and their correlation with bulk motion. The experiment system includes a helium cryostat with a sensor head and a microcomputer to provide electrical excitation and gather and transmit resultant responses to the experiment teams on the ground. Astronaut intervention is possible.
Document ID
19820004238
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Peter V Mason (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Spacecraft Dynamics as Related to Laboratory Experiments in Space
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Spacecraft Dynamics as Related to Laboratory Experiments in Space Workshop
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: US
Start Date: May 1, 1979
End Date: May 2, 1979
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
82N12111
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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