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Isothermal Containment Module (ICM) v.1 ICM v.1 provides sample stowage and experiment processing
in a thermally controlled environment, adjustable between ~15° and 37° C, for 8 auto-GAPs or
other inserts. It operates on less than 60 W average (65 W peak) power at 28
VDC. Thermoelectric modules are used
to transfer heat to/from active water loops distributed around 5 sides to
virtually eliminate thermal gradients.
An accelerometer-based system is used to detect launch, thus allowing
the auto-GAPs to begin initiating experiments immediately upon entering
orbit. Additionally, automatic GAP termination
can be programmed to occur at any time during the mission, including just
prior to reentry based on pre-planned (or updated) end of mission time. Combined, these two capabilities allow an
early-as-possible experiment initiation and a late-as-possible termination;
periods when crew availability for payload tasks is typically at a minimum. The
ICM v.1 first flew aboard STS-77 and later flew aboard the Mir Space Station
during the NASA 3 and NASA 6 increments.
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