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Drop dynamicsThe drop dynamics module is a Spacelab-compatible acoustic positioning and control system for conducting drop dynamics experiments in space. It consists basically of a chamber, a drop injector system, an acoustic positioning system, and a data collection system. The principal means of collecting data is by a cinegraphic camera. The drop is positioned in the center of the chamber by forces created by standing acoustic waves generated in the nearly cubical chamber (about 12 cm on a side). The drop can be spun or oscillated up to fission by varying the phse and amplitude of the acoustic waves. The system is designed to perform its experiments unattended, except for start-up and shutdown events and other unique events that require the attention of the Spacelab payload specialist.
Document ID
19820004240
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Elleman, D. D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Spacecraft Dyn. as Related to Lab. Expt. in Space
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
82N12113
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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