Analysis of the Quality of Parabolic FlightParabolic flights allow researchers to conduct several 20 second micro-gravity experiments in the course of a single day. However, the measurement can have large variations over the course of a single parabola, requiring the knowledge of the actual flight environment as a function of time. The NASA Flight Opportunities program (FO) reviewed the acceleration data of over 400 parabolic flights and investigated the quality of micro-gravity for scientific purposes. It was discovered that a parabolic flight can be segmented into multiple parts of different quality and duration, a fact to be aware of when planning an experiment.
Document ID
20160007932
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Lambot, Thomas (Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Ord, Stephan F. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)