Physics of Fluids in Microgravity

ISBN-13: 9780415275811 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 624 str.

Rodolfo Monti

Opis

Space flight provides a unique laboratory that allows the investigation of phenomena and processes normally masked by the effects of gravity. Physics of Fluids in Microgravity examines recent research and progress in the different fields of fluid research in space. The topics presented include bubble and drop dynamics, Marangoni flows, diffusion and thermodiffusion, solidfication, and crystal growth. The results obtained so far are, in some cases, to be confirmed by extensive research activities on the International Space station, where basic and applied microgravity experimentation will take place in the years to come.

Spis treści

Fluid Science Relevance in Microgravity Research
Mechanical Behaviour of Liquid Bridges in Microgravity
Interfacial Phenomena
Thermal Marangoni Flows
Interfacial Patterns and Waves
Fluid Mechanics of Bubbles and Drops
Diffusion and Thermodiffusion in Microgravity
Critical and Supercritical Fields and Related Phenomena
Microgravity Two Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
Transient and Sloshing Motions in an Unsupported Container
Pool Boiling and Bubble Dynamics in Microgravity
Combustion Phenomena at Microgravity
Fluid Flow and Solute Segregation in Crystal Growth from the Melt
Fluid Flows and Macromolecular Crystal Growth in Microgravity
Fluid Dynamics Experiment Sensitivity to Accelerations Prevailing on Microgravity Platforms
Facilities for Microgravity Fluid Science Research Onboard
Appendix A: ISs Assembly Sequence
Appendix B: Flight Control Positions and Their Call Signs in the International Space Station.

O autorze

Rodolfo Monti is a Professor of the Department of Space Science and Engineering 'Luigi G. Napolitano', University of Naples Federico II. He is the President of the Microgravity Advanced Research and Support (MARS) Center, Editor-in-chief of the International journal Space Technology, Editor-in-chief of the proceedings of the IAF Congresses and Editor-in-chief of the journal Microgravity of Space Staion Utilization (MSSU)