[Low vacuum as a ground simulation method for studies of gas convection heat transfer inside manned spacecraft]

Owing to reduced gravity on the orbit, the convection model of the environment inside the manned spacecraft becomes complicated, and it is difficult to simulate under 1G condition for related studies on the ground. The author described a method using low vacuum to simulate the effect of reduced gravity on gas convection heat transfer for ground studies of environmental control and lifesupport system of manned spacecraft. It is demonstrated that when suitable experimental vessel and appropriate method are used, it is possible that convection heat transfer of the environment inside the manned spacecraft flying on the orbit may be simulated successfully on the ground.