Space-DRUMS® A Commercial Facility for the ISS
- Paper number
IAC-08.A2.6.B8
- Author
Mr. Ron Davidson, Guigne International Ltd, Canada
- Coauthor
Dr. Jacques Y. Guigné, Guigné International Ltd., Canada
- Coauthor
Mr. D’Arcy J. Hart, C-Core, Canada
- Year
2008
- Abstract
Space-DRUMS® was developed to satisfy an internationally agreed science requirement for a containerless processing facility that could handle large objects, 5 to 10 cm in diameter. There were three approaches investigated by the international community: Electrostatic by Japan, magnetic by Europe and acoustic by Canada, NASA researched all three. Guigné, (GIL) through the Canadian Space Agency proposed an acoustic solution based on a dynamically responding acoustic matrix system that only applied controlling forces when an object moved out of a control zone. Guigné in discussions with the Colorado School of Mines, (CSM), formed a joint interest in trying to make glass, glass ceramics and metal ceramics using Self-Propagating High Temperature Synthesis, (SHS), (Combustion Synthesis). Guigné became the industrial partner for CSM and together founded the Center for Commercial Applications of Combustion in Space. This Center was one of 15 centers set up under the NASA Space Product Development, (SPD) Program. These centers had to reorganize to meet the NASA Exploration agenda through the Innovations Partnership Program (IPP). The NASA Innovation Partnership Program is now sponsoring Space-DRUMS®. Scheduled for operation on ISS late 2009 to 2014. Space-DRUMS occupies a full EXPRESS rack. Designed to operate with minimum astronaut support using TREK commanding and making functional changes by simple ground-based software commands. Availability to ground-based equipment to universities and laboratories GIL Stairwell approach for ground studies to space Ground based chambers COSYM™ facility: Parabolic Aircraft Single Axis Levitator: Ground based, parabolic flights Space-DRUMS® on ISS Possible future facility on the Moon Instrumentation includes: Temperature measurement to 2500°C Video data: visible (CCD) and thermal infrared Triple containment Independent modular construction with standard connectors; each unit can be shared by other ISS payloads. Designed to produce lighter, stronger, harder and higher temperature resistant materials, dense or porous, and/or functionally graded Develop processes that reduce spacecraft weight and power consumption and for using in-situ resources Perform experiments with high scientific merit Involve students and industry to participate List of possible candidates- both process and advanced materials in space, focus has been on the use of Moon regolith •Glass, IR Glasses, Glass ceramics •Ceramic foams, Metal-Ceramic foams for structures •Filters •Acoustic abatement in high temperature applications •Bone replacement •Drug delivery systems. (Diabetes, schizophrenia, osteoporosis) •Cutting tools •Wear resistant parts •Armor •Farm machinery (related to cutting and wear) •Automotive (Brakes, ball joints, hubs, coatings, weight reduction program) •Crack repair •Brazing •Coatings •Fire extinguishing
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