[19p-E201-1~7] Gravity control science developed by experiments in magnetic field and space

[19p-E201-1] Convection under Microgravity Conditions

〇Satoshi Matsumoto¹ (1.JAXA)

Keywords:Fluid Physics, Space Experiment

The microgravity environment, where buoyancy disappears, is an environment suitable for observation of convection. In particular, surface tension flow is generated by coupling with buoyancy convection, and it is difficult to observe pure convection on the ground. Therefore, we are conducting space experiments using the microgravity environment privided by the International Space Station. The flow transition phenomenon of Marangoni convection is clarified, and the final goal is to control the flow. In addition, fluid physical phenomena such as boiling will also be described along with experimental results.