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Variable speed mid deck centrifuge
Award last edited on: 12/19/14

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
NASA : KSC
Total Award Amount
$235,989
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
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Principal Investigator
David K Chapman

Company Information

Micro-G Research Inc

3401 Market Street Suite 350
Philadelphia, PA 19104
   (215) 898-6258
   N/A
   N/A
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: Philadelphia

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase I year
1985
Phase I Amount
$49,989
The long-standing interest in the biological community for an in-flight centrifuge coupled with the potential use of the mid-deck in the Orbiter to conduct research indicates a definite need for a mid-deck locker centrifuge. The LSLE inventory does not include a centrifuge capable of performing the broad range of experimental needs of gravitational biologists. Development of a variable speed mid-deck centrifuge can meet the needs of most space biologists by (l) providing simultaneous l g controls (2) exploring the range between 0 and l g (3) providing a controlled thermal environment (4) recording specimen images with an on-board camera and (5) providing on-board displays of the operational parameters.A set of design specifications have been developed using information derived from the scientific community and the results of development tests. This set of design criteria can be used to prepare a preliminary design.STATUS: Project Proceded to Phase II

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase II year
1986
Phase II Amount
$186,000
___(NOTE: Note: no official Abstract exists of this Phase II projects. Abstract is modified by idi from relevant Phase I data. The specific Phase II work statement and objectives may differ)___ The long-standing interest in the biological community for an in-flight centrifuge coupled with the potential use of the mid-deck in the Orbiter to conduct research indicates a definite need for a mid-deck locker centrifuge. The LSLE inventory does not include a centrifuge capable of performing the broad range of experimental needs of gravitational biologists. Development of a variable speed mid-deck centrifuge can meet the needs of most space biologists by (l) providing simultaneous l g controls (2) exploring the range between 0 and l g (3) providing a controlled thermal environment (4) recording specimen images with an on-board camera and (5) providing on-board displays of the operational parameters.A set of design specifications have been developed using information derived from the scientific community and the results of development tests. This set of design criteria can be used to prepare a preliminary design.STATUS: Project Proceded to Phase II