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PAYLOAD COMPUTER UNIT [5 records]
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
- European modular cultivation system
1, record 1, English, European%20modular%20cultivation%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EMCS 2, record 1, English, EMCS
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] EMCS consists of a gas tight incubator containing two centrifuges with space for 4 Experiment Containers on each rotor; also the life support and water supply system, the illumination and the observation system are located on the rotors. External to the incubator are the Standard Payload Computer(SPLC), the gas supply module and the thermal control system. The flight unit is accommodated in an EXPRESS Rack on the International Space Station. Ground controls will be performed in dedicated Experiment Reference Models, one located in Europe, the other at NASA Ames Research Center. 3, record 1, English, - European%20modular%20cultivation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[The] EMCS is dedicated to experiments on plants, especially multi-generation (seed-to-seed) experiments and studies on gravity effects on early development and growth, on signal perception and transduction in plant tropisms. Experiments with insects or amphibia as well as studies with cell and tissue cultures are also foreseen in EMCS. 3, record 1, English, - European%20modular%20cultivation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
European modular cultivation system; EMCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 1, English, - European%20modular%20cultivation%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module européen d'étude biologique des plantes
1, record 1, French, module%20europ%C3%A9en%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20biologique%20des%20plantes
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EMCS 2, record 1, French, EMCS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- module européen EMCS 1, record 1, French, module%20europ%C3%A9en%20EMCS
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS) [est] destiné à l'étude biologique des plantes (croissance, développement, influence de la microgravité). 2, record 1, French, - module%20europ%C3%A9en%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20biologique%20des%20plantes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module européen d'étude biologique des plantes; EMCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - module%20europ%C3%A9en%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20biologique%20des%20plantes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extra vehicular activity radiation monitor
1, record 2, English, extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EVARM 2, record 2, English, EVARM
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- extra-vehicular activity radiation monitor 3, record 2, English, extra%2Dvehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
correct
- extra vehicular activity radiation monitoring device 3, record 2, English, extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitoring%20device
correct
- extra-vehicular activity radiation monitoring device 3, record 2, English, extra%2Dvehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitoring%20device
correct
- EVARM device 4, record 2, English, EVARM%20device
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extra Vehicular Activity Radiation Monitor ... The purpose of EVARM is to carry out flight experiments to investigate and characterize the doses received by different parts of an astronauts body (e.g., skin, eyes, and blood-forming organs) during an EVA. The doses will be analyzed with respect to the time and position of the EVA as well as the orbit, altitude, and attitude of the Station. A relatively new type of electronic radiation dosimeter, the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) will be used to collect dose measurements. 5, record 2, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
EVARM is designed for use with the NASA Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or spacesuit, worn by both Space Station and Space Shuttle crewmembers during Station operations. The experiment consists of a storage/badge reader unit and 12 badges-a set of three each for up to four spacewalkers. The sets are designated EV-1, EV-2, EV-3 and EV-4, corresponding to the designation of each potential spacewalker. When not in use, the badges are placed in the storage-reader box, which is stored in the Human Research Facility payload rack. The badge contains a silicon chip specially designed by Thomson-Nielsen-called a Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor(MOSFET)-that continuously measures total radiation dosage and a connector that plugs into the badge reader. The reader that can download badge is shown placed in a pocket in the lower left leg of an astronaut liquid cooling garment. Badges also are placed in the front torso and fabric communications cap of the spacesuit undergarment(NASA/JSC). During normal operations, the Station crew will record the background radiation dosage on each badge and transmit it to the ground every week. Shortly before a spacewalk by Station or Shuttle crew members, the crew will measure the radiation dosage of each badge to be used in the spacewalk. A set of three badges will be inserted into pockets sewn into the front torso and front leg areas of the liquid cooling undergarment and the top of the fabric communications cap of each spacesuit. Those locations were selected because of the radiation hazard to sensitive soft tissues such as eyes and internal organs, as well as the hazard to the skin on the arms and legs, which are not as well shielded as the torso. Shortly after the spacewalk, the crew will plug each badge set into the badge reader. They will later transfer the data to the Human Research Facility laptop computer for transmission to the payload team on the ground. 6, record 2, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extra vehicular activity radiation monitor; EVARM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 2, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dosimètre pour activités extravéhiculaires
1, record 2, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EVARM 2, record 2, French, EVARM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dosimètre pour activités extra-véhiculaires 1, record 2, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extra%2Dv%C3%A9hiculaires
proposal, masculine noun
- dosimètre EVARM 3, record 2, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20EVARM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'expérience des dosimètres (EVARM pour Extra-Vehicular Activity Radiation Monitor). [...] EVARM permettra de mesurer l'intensité du rayonnement auquel sont soumis les astronautes pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires (EVA). Pour mesurer l'exposition aux rayonnements uniquement pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires, les astronautes seront équipés de petits dispositifs ou badges électroniques à l'intérieur de leur combinaison EVA. Ces dispositifs enregistreront l'intensité du rayonnement à divers endroits sur le corps des astronautes pendant qu'ils travaillent à l'extérieur de la navette ou de la Station spatiale internationale. 4, record 2, French, - dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dosimètre pour activités extravéhiculaires; EVARM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 2, French, - dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- EXPRESS memory unit
1, record 3, English, EXPRESS%20memory%20unit
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EMU 1, record 3, English, EMU
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Rack Interface Controller(RIC), Payload Internet Hub/Bridge(PIHB), and EXPRESS Memory Unit(EMU) connects the racks with the Station's Internet and video services. These units also control the EXPRESS Rack subsystem operations, allowing computer and video control from either on Station or the ground. The RIC coordinates and routes command and control functions, the PIHB provides the necessary interfaces, and the EMU has 320 MB of memory to store rack software and application programs and to help transfer files between payloads and the PIHB. 2, record 3, English, - EXPRESS%20memory%20unit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EXPRESS memory unit; EMU: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 3, English, - EXPRESS%20memory%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- unité de mémoire EXPRESS
1, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20m%C3%A9moire%20EXPRESS
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EMU 1, record 3, French, EMU
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité de mémoire EXPRESS; EMU : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 3, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20m%C3%A9moire%20EXPRESS
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
- Computers and Calculators
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- digital processing electronics
1, record 4, English, digital%20processing%20electronics
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DPE 1, record 4, English, DPE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The INTEGRAL ISVV project deals with four different SW modules; the attitude control computer SW, the star tracker SW, the central data management unit SW and the digital processing electronics(DPE) common services SW(CSSW). This case only covers the last SW component, the DPE CSSW. Together the DPE and the DPE CSSW provide a computing platform for the payload(scientific instruments) on the INTEGRAL satellite. 2, record 4, English, - digital%20processing%20electronics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- électronique de traitement numérique
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20traitement%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- payload computer unit
1, record 5, English, payload%20computer%20unit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PCU 1, record 5, English, PCU
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur de charge utile
1, record 5, French, ordinateur%20de%20charge%20utile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS 2, record 5, French, - ordinateur%20de%20charge%20utile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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