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EQUIPEMENT CRYOSYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cryosystem facility
1, record 1, English, Cryosystem%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Cryosystem 2, record 1, English, Cryosystem
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cryosystem: a combined set of facilities for the optimal preparation, preservation and storage of biological samples and protein crystals at extremely low temperatures. The Cryosystem will complement in the ultra-low temperature field (-180°C) another freezer being developed by ESA for the ISS [International Space Station]: MELFI, working in the temperature range of +4 to -80°C. Thanks to its capability for ultra-rapid cooling and its relatively large cold volume, the Cryosystem will allow for a great improvement in the quality and quantity of the outcome of scientific investigations on board the ISS, mainly in the field of Life Sciences, Physiology and Biotechnology. 3, record 1, English, - Cryosystem%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The CRYOSYSTEM facility is composed of the following elements : the Vial Freezer capable of storing up to 880 vials (2 ml or 5 ml), which is provided by AIR LIQUIDE[;] a transportation rack capable of accommodating up to 3 units provided by ASTRIUM. 1, record 1, English, - Cryosystem%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The major elements of Cryosystem consist of the Cryogenic Storage Freezer (CSF), the Quick/Snap Freezer (QSF), three On-Orbit Preservation Assembly Rack (OPAR) and the Transportation Rack (Track). In addition, Orbital support equipment (OSE) consisting of tools and accessories as needed during on-orbit operations. 4, record 1, English, - Cryosystem%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cryosystem facility; Cryosystem: terms officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 5, record 1, English, - Cryosystem%20facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipement Cryosystem
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipement%20Cryosystem
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipement Cryosystem : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20Cryosystem
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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