Space Grains
The aim of the Space Grains project is to study the dynamics and the statistical mechanics of an ensemble of particles that dissipates due to collisions. The experiments focus on clustering mechanisms, thermal fluctuations, convection, segregation and physical phenomena related to excited granular systems.
Coordination : E.Falcon and N.Vandewalle.-
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Status Update
The development status of the instrument is in phase B (preliminary design phase) which started in june 2010. This phase is mainly focusing on the development of motors and the characterization of their performances. Phase B includes also testing at … Continue reading
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Workshop
The “Dust and Grains in Low Gravity and Space Environment” workshop will be held in ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk 2-4 April 2012. Many TT members will participate to this event.
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Space Grains Collaboration Meeting in Paris – September 2011
The Topical Team meeting has been held in Paris, ESA Headquarters on September 21, 2011. During the meeting, the status of the project, the status of the breadboard tests have been discussed. The Working Packages are defined for selecting scientific objectives. … Continue reading
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