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HOST RACK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- insect habitat
1, record 1, English, insect%20habitat
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IH 2, record 1, English, IH
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- insect habitat facility 3, record 1, English, insect%20habitat%20facility
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Insect Habitat (IH) was designed to support a variety of insect species. However, during the initial flight increments, it will be dedicated to experiments using Drosophila melanogaster, or fruit flies. The Insect Habitat will enable studies of the fruit fly to learn how microgravity affects development, nervous system function, movement and behavior, growth, reproduction, aging, gene expression, mutagenesis from radiation and circadian rhythms or sleep/wake cycles. 2, record 1, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The IH will support single- and multi-generation experiments that have approximate external dimensions of 13.5 cm (L) x 2.25 cm (D) x 7.0 cm (H) each. The flies will live in two chevron-shaped container elements. These containers can be divided into two parts using the internal food cylinders; this yields two 55 ml containers that can support up to 100 Drosophila through to egg-laying. Alternatively, the containers can be left undivided, which yields a single 110 ml volume that supports up to 200 Drosophila. ... The two insect containers reside in the science element portion of the IH. The science element consists of two environmentally controlled "drawers." Each drawer contains a centrifuge that can provide up to 2G. Each centrifuge will hold six insect containers. Typically, one drawer will have a microgravity environment and the other drawer will have a defined gravity environment, although the precise gravity regimen for each centrifuge can be determined by the researcher. 2, record 1, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Insect Habitat (IH) for Space Station - The Insect Habitat System consists of a Transport Element, Science Element and an Insect Container Element. 4, record 1, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Habitats in the Space Station Fundamental Biology Research Facility(SSFBRF) enable studies on a variety of organisms across multiple science disciplines. They allow scientists to conduct experiments in habitats that are similar in design to those that have been used in labs for ground studies. Each habitat provides life support, environmental control, and monitoring systems and can be housed in one or more of the three major host systems : the Centrifuge, Life Sciences Glovebox, and Habitat Holding Rack. This hardware was designed to automate as much as possible, thus providing maximizing science return while requiring minimal crew time. 5, record 1, English, - insect%20habitat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
insect habitat; IH: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 1, English, - insect%20habitat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compartiment canadien pour insectes
1, record 1, French, compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IH 2, record 1, French, IH
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire pour insectes 3, record 1, French, laboratoire%20pour%20insectes
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Compartiment canadien pour insectes devant être lancé à destination de l'ISS en 2004. 4, record 1, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le laboratoire pour insectes (Insect Habitat Facility) subira quant à lui des essais rigoureux ici sur Terre en vue de son lancement à bord de l'ISS [International Space Station] au milieu de 2005. 3, record 1, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compartiment canadien pour insectes; IH : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 1, French, - compartiment%20canadien%20pour%20insectes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EXPRESS rack
1, record 2, English, EXPRESS%20rack
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- expedite the processing of experiments to the Space Station rack 2, record 2, English, expedite%20the%20processing%20of%20experiments%20to%20the%20Space%20Station%20rack
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In designing ISS [International Space Station] to accommodate sub-rack payloads it became apparent that several advantages would be obtained if investigators building MLE-based [equipment [Mid-Deck Locker Equivalent-based] were provided with host racks with a standardized set of interfaces. Based on this the EXPRESS rack concept was born. EXPRESS stands for Expedite the PRocessing of Experiments to the Space Station. The purpose of the EXPRESS rack is to allow quick... and simple integration of payloads into the ISS. The EXPRESS Rack contains standard interfaces within an ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack] configuration to allow payloads quick and standard access to ISS resources. The EXPRESS Rack offers structural support hardware, power conversion and distribution equipment, data and video equipment, nitrogen and vacuum exhaust distribution hardware, and thermal support equipment. 3, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20rack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the EXPRESS Rack system includes the racks, the EXPRESS Transportation Racks (ETR), middeck lockers and International Subrack Interface Standard (ISIS) drawers ... 4, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20rack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EXPRESS rack: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20rack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
EXPRESS rack connector panel, hardware, laptop, payload. 2, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20rack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Inactive EXPRESS rack. 2, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20rack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâti EXPRESS
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concept d'aménagement initial retenu pour le COF [Columbus Orbital Facility] 1, 2 et 3 : bâtis configurés pour les programmes de recherches de l'ESA et des agences nationales[;] 4 : bâti EXPRESS pour des expériences individuelles[;] 5 : bâti de stockage. 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâti EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20EXPRESS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standard interface
1, record 3, English, standard%20interface
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In designing the ISS [International Space Station] to accommodate sub-rack payloads it became apparent that several advantages would be obtained if investigators building MLE-based equipment [Middeck Locker Equivalent equipment] provided with host racks with a standardized set of interfaces. Based on this the EXPRESS rack concept was born. EXPRESS stands for Expedite the PRocessing of Experiments to the Space Station. The purpose of the EXPRESS rack is to allow quick(i. e., less than one year) and simple integration of payloads into the ISS. The EXPRESS Rack contains standard interfaces within an ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack] configuration to allow payloads quick and standard access to ISS resources. The EXPRESS Rack offers structural support hardware, power conversion and distribution equipment, data and video equipment, nitrogen and vacuum exhaust distribution hardware, and thermal support equipment. 2, record 3, English, - standard%20interface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard interface: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 3, English, - standard%20interface
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- interface standard
1, record 3, French, interface%20standard
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interface standard : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - interface%20standard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- host rack
1, record 4, English, host%20rack
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Host racks [have] a standardized set of interfaces. 2, record 4, English, - host%20rack
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
host rack : term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG). 3, record 4, English, - host%20rack
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bâti hôte
1, record 4, French, b%C3%A2ti%20h%C3%B4te
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâti hôte : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 4, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20h%C3%B4te
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- habitat holding rack
1, record 5, English, habitat%20holding%20rack
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HHR 1, record 5, English, HHR
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Habitat Holding Rack(HHR) is a host system that accommodates SSBRP [Space Station Biological Research Project] subrack payloads(that is, habitats) that house biological specimens(e. g. rodent, plant, insect, aquatic, egg, cell and tissue culture, etc.) in a low-acceleration environment on the International Space Station(ISS). The HHR provides the functional support services required by each subrack payload, including structural, mechanical, power, thermal conditioning, data, video, and command and control functions. The HHR also provides a passive vibration control system to protect the payloads from International Space Station(ISS) vibration. 2, record 5, English, - habitat%20holding%20rack
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habitat holding rack; HHR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 5, English, - habitat%20holding%20rack
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bâti de recherche en sciences de la vie
1, record 5, French, b%C3%A2ti%20de%20recherche%20en%20sciences%20de%20la%20vie
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- HHR 2, record 5, French, HHR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bâti HHR 2, record 5, French, b%C3%A2ti%20HHR
proposal, masculine noun
- bâti de recherche en sciences du vivant 3, record 5, French, b%C3%A2ti%20de%20recherche%20en%20sciences%20du%20vivant
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le HHR [Habitat Holding Rack] fournit les supports d'expériences ayant trait à la science «du vivant», y compris l'énergie électrique, les transmissions de données et divers autres équipements scientifiques. 3, record 5, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20de%20recherche%20en%20sciences%20de%20la%20vie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâti de recherche en sciences de la vie; HHR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 5, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20de%20recherche%20en%20sciences%20de%20la%20vie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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