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.


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    Title :

    Experimentation in the Man Tended Free Flyer (MTFF)


    Contributors:
    H. Bauer (author) / D. Heyland (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English