Obrazovaniye), Three Investigations Scientific and Educational Demonstration of Physical Laws and Phenomena in Microgravity (Fizika-
PHENOMENA IN MICROGRAVITY (FIZIKA-OBRAZOVANIYE), THREE INVESTIGATIONS
Research Area: Educational Demonstrations
Expedition(s): 18-22 and 31/32
Principle Investigator(s): ● Nikolay L. Shoshunov, PhD, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space
Corporation Energia, Korolev, Russia
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Scientific and Educational Demonstration of Physical Laws and Phenomena in Microgravity
(Fizika-Obrazovaniye) studies and demonstrates various physical processes in microgravity for
educational purposes in physics. This program is geared toward high school students in elective
courses involving the in-depth study of physics, mathematics, and information technology.
Fizika-Obrazovaniye is composed of 3 distinct studies.
FIZIKA-LT
Demonstrates the effects of the physical laws of
motion with a spinning geometrically symmetrical
body (much like a flying saucer), in microgravity.
FIZIKA-FAZA
Studies the complete gas-liquid phase separation of
a fine dispersion system in microgravity with the
effects of diffusion and the surface tension of liquid.
FIZIKA-OTOLIT
Demonstrates the simulation processes for the
transfer of motion and the effects on the human
vestibular system in microgravity.
EARTH BENEFITS
The results of the comprehensive Fizika-
Obrazovaniye investigations are used in
education as graphic demonstration tools, and
to develop educational scientific teaching
materials for high schools.
SPACE BENEFITS
The results of the experiment can be used to
verify the appropriateness of the mechanical
modeling of the human vestibular system in
microgravity and, if possible, to model several
of the negative effects microgravity has on this
system.Video screen shot of a Fizika-Obrazovaniye
session from aboard the International Space
Station. Roscosmos image.Students at Mission Control Center-Moscow.
Roscosmos image.