Scenarios and constraints for experiments using the Columbus MTFF are outlined. Robotization and automation aspects are discussed. Experimentation on MTFF is comparable to a combination of EURECA (automated mode) and Spacelab (manned activities). Utilization of a full integrated MTFF depends on the transport capacity of Hermes. It is argued that the present Hermes design excludes an optimal use of the MTFF since the transport of consumable/samples from running experiments prevents Hermes accommodating new facilities. The baseline MTFF mission consists of payloads for metallurgy, crystallization, and biology investigations.
Experimentation in the Man Tended Free Flyer (MTFF)
1988
13 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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