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Microgravity Research Opportunities for the 1990s
Microgravity Research Opportunities
for the 1990s
NOTICE
MEMBERSHIP
PREFACE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART I
CHAPTER 1
Committee on Microgravity Research
CHAPTER 2
Space Studies Board
PART II
CHAPTER 3
Commission on Physical Sciences,
CHAPTER 4
Mathematics, and Applications
CHAPTER 5
National Research Council
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
PART III
CHAPTER 8 NOTICE
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
MEMBERSHIP
PREFACE
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Microgravity Research Opportunities for the 1990s
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Scope of the Recommendations
Recommendations for the Science Program
General Science Recommendations for Microgravity Research
Flight Opportunities and Challenges
Administrative Recommendations
References
PART I—OVERVIEW
1. Introduction
The Microgravity Environment
Perceptions and Realities of Microgravity Research
References
2. Conclusions and Recommendations
Introduction
Areas Recommended for Emphasis in Microgravity Research
General Science Recommendations for Microgravity Research
Administrative Recommendations
Reference
PART II—SCIENTIFIC ISSUES
3. Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
Introduction
Status
Research Areas
Summary
References
4. Combustion
Introduction and Overall Goals
Problems Unique to Combustion
Status of Gravitational-Based Current Knowledge
Special Instrumentation and Facilities Requirements
Recommendations and Conclusions
References
5. Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
Introduction
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Microgravity Research Opportunities for the 1990s
Justification for Microgravity Research
Fundamental Research Areas
Experimental Requirements
Recommendations and Conclusions
References
6. Materials Science and Processing
METALS AND ALLOYS
Background and Introduction
Fundamental Research Areas—Metals and Alloys
Future Scientific Directions—Metals and Alloys
Recommendations and Conclusions
POLYMERS
Background
Early Studies and Their Current Relevance
Recommended Studies
Recommendations and Conclusions
GROWTH OF INORGANIC SINGLE CRYSTALS
Introduction and Goals
Summary of Terrestrial Growth of Inorganic Single
Crystals
The Influence of Gravity
Space- and Ground-Based Studies
Recommendations and Conclusions
GROWTH OF EPITAXIAL LAYERS ON SINGLE-CRYSTAL
SUBSTRATES
Epitaxial Growth Methods
Recommendations and Conclusions
CERAMICS AND GLASSES
Introduction
Current Issues in Ceramics Research
Microgravity as a Variable in Ceramics Synthesis and
Processing
Ceramic and Glass Processing in Microgravity
Basic Science
Recommendations and Conclusions
REFERENCES
7. Microgravity Physics
Introduction
The Current Microgravity Physics Program
Future Experiments Under Microgravity Conditions
Recommendations and Conclusions
References
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Microgravity Research Opportunities for the 1990s
PART III—PROGRAMMATIC ISSUES
8. Flight Opportunities and Challenges
Introduction
Opportunities: Microgravity Research Facilities
Challenges to Microgravity Research Experimentation
APPENDIXES
A. Glossary
B. Biographies of Committee Members
This report is dedicated to the memory of
Professor Warren C. Strahle
(1937-1994)
a distinguished scholar and researcher
who served as a vital contributor to this report.
National Academy Press
Washington, D.C.
1995
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