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SUBRACK [11 records]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Solid State Power Control Module(SSPCM) delivers 120 volts DC [Direct Current] from the Station to the racks and converts it to 28 volts DC, and delivers that power to a three-outlet power strip for use by the payloads. The SSPCM sends 120 volts DC to the RIC [Rack Interface Controller], the AAA [Avionics Air Assembly], and the PEHB [Payload Ethernet Hub/Bridge]. The SSPCM also provides data interfaces for payloads, including analog(two for each middeck locker and one for each ISIS [International Subrack Interface Standard] drawer) and bidirectional discrete(three for each middeck locker and two for each ISIS drawer).

OBS

solid state power control module; SSPCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

OBS

International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG): Later known as the International Space Station Terminology Approval Group (ISSTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module de commande d'alimentation à semi-conducteur; SSPCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The EXPRESS Rack concept was derived from the researchers’ desire to have a simple hardware interface and a streamlined process to get their experiments to orbit quickly. The EXPRESS Rack provides simple, standard interfaces. Two types of payload accommodations are offered : Middeck Locker type interfaces and International Subrack Interface Standard drawer interfaces...

OBS

International subrack interface standard drawer : term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group(ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

tiroir standard international d'interface : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
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.

CONT

... the EXPRESS Rack system includes the racks, the EXPRESS Transportation Racks(ETR), middeck lockers and International Subrack Interface Standard(ISIS) drawers...

OBS

EXPRESS rack: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

EXPRESS rack connector panel, hardware, laptop, payload.

PHR

Inactive EXPRESS rack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
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.

OBS

bâti EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The EDR [European Drawer Rack] Power Distribution Unit(PDU) delivers both 120 V and 28 V to ISIS [International Subrack Interface Standard] drawers. In addition, there are five 28 V power outlets on the UDP [Utility Distribution Panel] for use by the ISS [International Space Station] lockers and the EDR laptop computer.

OBS

power distribution unit; PDU: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

unité de distribution de l'alimentation; PDU : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

Biotechnology Cellular operations Support System(BCSS), subrack modules provide semi-automated bioreactors, gas supply, computer control and passive and low-temperature stowage. On Earth, most cultured cells form flat, thin specimens that do not reveal how they work together. BCSS is an interim platform until the permanent Biotechnology Facility is delivered.

OBS

biotechnology cellular operations support system; BCSS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
OBS

plateforme d'appui aux opérations de biotechnologie cellulaire; BCSS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Turbo Molecular Pumps(TMPs) provide a higher vacuum capability than is available with the Columbus Laboratory central vacuum system. Two sizes of TMP are available... for payloads that do not require the entire volume of an ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. [They] provide physical interfaces for payloads contained in the International Subrack.

OBS

turbo molecular pump; TMP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

[La] pompe turbomoléculaire [...] permet d'obtenir un vide de l'ordre de 10-2 à 10-9 torr.

OBS

pompe turbomoléculaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The EXPRESS Rack concept was derived from the researchers’ desire to have a simple hardware interface and a streamlined process to get their experiments to orbit quickly. The EXPRESS Rack provides simple, standard interfaces. Two types of payload accommodations are offered : Middeck Locker type interfaces and International Subrack Interface Standard drawer interfaces. Middeck Locker interfaces are offered to allow payloads(a middeck locker or equivalent replacement container) that have previously flown in the shuttle middeck, Spacelab, SpaceHab, or MIR to transition to ISS [International Space Station] using the same interface. Eight single middeck locker positions are offered by the EXPRESS Rack. Single, double, or quad equivalent containers may be accommodated by the EXPRESS Rack in the locker positions.

OBS

middeck locker interface: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • mid-deck locker interface

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

interface de casier standard du compartiment intermédiaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-12-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The EXPRESS Rack system includes the racks, the EXPRESS Transportation Racks(ETR), the middeck lockers and International Subrack Interface Standard(ISIS) drawers...

OBS

EXPRESS transportation rack; ETR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

ETR payload.

PHR

Inactive EXPRESS transportation rack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

bâti de transport EXPRESS; ETR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
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.

OBS

habitat holding rack; HHR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
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.

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).

Spanish

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Record 10 1996-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Video Technology
  • Television (Radioelectricity)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)

Spanish

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Record 11 1996-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Video Technology
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Optical Telecommunications
OBS

fiber optics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Télécommunications optiques
CONT

La photo A montre un châssis équipé de DRA, OTX, OAA, CAI, SLS et de modules d'alimentation redondants.

Spanish

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