09.00

Arrival + set up industry exhibition

10.00

Visit LDC

10.40

Welcome by
Stravrinidis, C.; H/TEC-M

11.00

Introduction Speech
Schiller, P.; ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands)

11.20

Abstract
Key Lecture
25 Years History in the Development of Centrifuges
Kern, P., EADS (Germany)

12.00

Abstract
The Large Radius Centrifuge, LDC, for Life and Physical Sciences and Technology
van Loon, J.W.A.1, Krause, J.2, Cunha, H.3, Goncalves, J.3, Almeida, H.3, Schiller, P.2; 1Dutch Experiment Support Center, DESC, OCB-ACTA-Vrije Universiteit (Netherlands); 2European Space Agency, ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands); 3Zeugma, Tecnologia de Sistemas Industriais SA (Italy)

12.20

Lunch Break + Visit LDC

13.40

Abstract
Key Lecture
Technological Aspects of Desdemona: Space Research Applications
Bles, W., TNO (Netherlands)

14.20

Abstract
G-level Transitions in Artificial Gravity: the Other Side of the Medal
Groen, E.L.; Nooij, S.A.E.; Bos, J.E.; TNO (Netherlands)

14.40

Abstract
Centrifugation as a Clinical Evaluation of Otolith-Dependent Vestibular Disorders
Clement, G.1; Deguine, O.2; 1CNRS (France); 2Service ORL Hopital Purpan (France)

15.00

Abstract
Rapid Change of Intraocular Pressure and Brain Pressure Following Rapid Change of Gz-Load
Draeger, J.1; Neuwirth, F.2; Welsch, C.3; Rumberger, E.4; 1Hamburg University (Germany); 2Airline Captain, Lufthansa (Germany); 3Aero-Medical Institution, German Airforce (Germany); 4Dept. of Physiology, Hamburg-University (Germany)

15.20

Abstract
Touch Down: the Effect of Artificial Touch Cues on Orientation in Microgravity
Groen, E.L.; Van Erp, J.B.F.; Van Veen, H.A.H.C.; TNO (Netherlands)

15.40

Coffee Break

16.00

Abstract
Motion Sickness and Disorientation Elicited by Coriolis Cross-coupled Stimulation in Simulated Martian Gravity
DiZio, P.; Lackner, J.R.; Ashton Graybiel Laboratory and Volen Center (United States)

16.20

Abstract
Zero-Gravity Locomotion Simulators: New Ground-Based Analogs for Microgravity Exercise Simulation for Space Exploration
Gail Perusek, P.1; DeWitt, J.K.2; Grodsinsky, C.M.3; Gilkey, K.M.1; Cavanagh, P.R.4; 1NASA Glenn Research Center (United States); 2Wyle Life Sciences Group (United States); 3Zin Technologies (United States); 4Cleveland Clinic (United States)

16.40

Abstract
The IBMP Activities and Perspectives on the Problem of Artificial Gravity
Lukjanuk, V.; IBMP (Russian Federation)

17.00

Abstract
Sleep Consolidates Adaptation to Artificial Gravity
Mateus, J.; Young, L.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States)

09.00

Abstract
Key Lecture
Why Materials Processing at High Gravity? A Review
Regel, L., Clarkson University (United States)

09.40

Abstract
Metal Halide Lamps between 1 and 10 G in a Centrifuge
Stoffels, W.; Flikweert, A.; Nimalasuriya, T.; Kroesen, G.; Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands)

10.00

Abstract
Structure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si(Ge) Alloys Melted and Solidified at Centrifugation
Volkov, M.P.1; Gurin, V.N.1; Nikanorov, S.P.1; Regel, L.L.2; Wilcox, W.R.2; 1Ioffe Physicotechnical Institute, Saint-Petersburg (Russian Federation); 2International Center for Gravity Materials Science and Applications, Clarkson University, Potsdam (United States)

10.20

Abstract
Possible Measurable Effects of Dark Energy in Rotating Superconductors
Jacinto de Matos, C.1; Beck, C.2; 1ESA HO (France); 2School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London (United Kingdom)

10.40

Coffee Break

11.00

Abstract
Dramatic Effect of Vibrations on Dynamics of Rotating Hydrodynamic Systems
Kozlov, V.; Ivanova, A.; Perm State Pedagogical University (Russian Federation)

11.20

Abstract
Artificial Sources of Fluid Flow in Hydrodynamics and Crystal Growth under Microgravity Conditions
Feonychev, A.; Research Institute for Applied Mechanics and Electrodynamics of Moscow Aviation Institute (Russian Federation)

11.40

Abstract
ZARM Centrifuge - A New Facility for Scientific and Aerospace Applications
Oelze, H.; Kassai, H.; Rath, H.; ZARM - University of Bremen (Germany)

12.00

Poster Session / Visit LDC

12.40

Lunch Break

13.40

Abstract
Key Lecture
A Technological Description of the Random Positioning Machine, Experiment Systems, Scientific Results and Developments
Borst, A.G., Dutch Space (Netherlands); Van Loon, J.J.W.A., Dutch Experiment Support Centre (DESC) (Netherlands)

14.20

Abstract
Results of the Spheroids Proposal - Part I Ground Based Experiments
Grimm, D.1; Ulbrich, C.1; Bauer, J.2; Infanger, M.3; Egli, M.4; Cogoli, A.5; Baatout, S.6; 1Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany); 2SIHATHO GmbH Marburg (Germany); 3Chariité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany); 4ETH Zurich (Switzerland); 5Zero-g-Lifetec GmbH Zurich (Switzerland); 6SCK-CEN Mol (Belgium)

14.40

Abstract
Human Chondrocytes and Simulated Microgravity - Use of the Random Positioning Machine
Ulbrich, C.1; Westphal, K.1; Pietsch, K.1; Cogoli, A.2; Egli, M.3; Grimm, D.1; 1Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany); 2Zero-G Lifetec (Switzerland); 3Space-Biology ETH Zurich (Switzerland)

15.00

Abstract
A Sequential Experiment on Arabidopsis Seed Germination in the RPM to Study Alterations in Cell Growth and Proliferation
Medina, F.J.1; Matía, I.1; Van Loon, J.J.W.A.2; Carnero-Díaz, E.3; Marco, R.4; 1Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CSIC), Madrid (Spain); 2DESC, ACTA-Free University Amsterdam (Netherlands); 3CEMP, Université Perre et Marie Curie, Paris (France); 4Departamento de Bioquímica-IIB "Alberto Sols" (UAM-CSIC), Madrid (Spain)

15.20

Abstract
The Development and Validation of a New Device to Study the Effect of Simulated Microgravity on Immune Cells
Sundaresan, A.1; Martinelli, L.2; Russomano, T.2; dos santos, M.2; Falcão, F.2; Machado, A.2; Bauer, M.2; 1Texas Southern University/NASA (United States); 2Microgravity Center/FENG-PUCRS1 (Brazil)

15.40

Coffee Break

16.00

Abstract
The NRG Bioreactor: A Novel Microgravity Simulator with MR Capabilities
Villa, A.; Versari, S.; Barenghi, L.; Bradamante, S.; CNR - Institute of Molecular Sciences and Technology (Italy)

16.20

Abstract
Clinostats and Centrifuges - Prerequisites for Experiments in Real Microgravity
Hauslage, J.; von der Wiesche, M.; Hemmersbach, R.; DLR, Institute of Aerospace Medicine (Germany)

16.40

Abstract
Key Lecture
Science Implementation of Reference Centrifuges
Brinckmann, E.; Pachypodium Namaquanum (Germany)

18.00

Social Event

 

Abstract
Key Lecture
The Human Hypergravity Habitat
Van Loon, J., DESC @ ACTA-Free University (Netherlands)

09.00

Abstract
Artificial Gravity Generators Based on Spinning Superconductors
Tajmar, M.; Austrian Research Centers GmbH - ARC (Austria)

09.20

Abstract
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Levitating Specimens
Garrido, L.1; Sampayo, J.2; 1Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Spain); 2Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)

09.40

Abstract
Magnetic-Field Induced Microgravity for Crystal Growth
Vlieg, E.1; Poodt, P.1; Heijna, M.1; van Enckevort, W.1; Hendrix, J.1; Christianen, P.2; Maan, J.C.2; Tsukamoto, K.3; de Grip, W.4; 1Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands); 2HFML, Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands); 3Tohoku University, Sendai (Japan); 4NCMLS, Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands)

10.00

Magnetic Compensation of Gravity: Boiling Experiments in Oxygen
Pichavant, G.; Beysens, D.; CEA Grenoble (France)

10.20

Abstract
Transcriptional Regulation of Changes in Gene Expression of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Due to Magnetic Field Exposure
Hammond, T.G.1; Coleman, C.B.1; Allen, P.L.1; Valles Jr., J.M.2; Nguyen, H.2; 1Durham VA / Duke University (United States); 2Brown University (United States)

10.40

Coffee Break

11.00

Abstract
Gene Expression Variations During Drosophila Metamorphosis in ISS vs. RPM Microgravity and Beyond
Herranz, R.1; Lavan, D.A.1; Medina, F.J.2; van Loon, J.W.A.3; Marco, R.1; 1Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain); 2Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (Spain); 3ACTA-Vrije Universiteit (Netherlands)

11.20

Abstract
Long-Duration Magnetic Levitation of MC3T3 Osteoblast Cells as a Ground-Based Simulation of Microgravity
Hammer, B.E.; Kidder, L.S. ; Williams, P.C.; University of Minnesota (United States)

11.40

Abstract
Klinorotation and Magnetic Leviitation - Influence on the Respiratory Burst of Mammalian Phagocytes
Huber, K.1; Kroetz-Fahning, M.1; Hemmersbach, R.2; Dijkstra, C.3; Davey, M.3; Hock, B.1; 1Technische Universität München (Germany); 2Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (Germany); 3University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)

12.00

Abstract
Modifications of Drosophila Behavior in Microgravity. Comparison between Space, RPM and Magnetic Levitation
Marco, R.1; Dijkstra, C.2; Larkin, O.2; Herranz, R.3; Laván, D.A.3; de Juan, E.4; Anthony, P.2; Davey, M.2; Hill, R.2; Eaves, L.2; Medina, F.J.5; van Loon, J.6 1UAM (Spain); 2Nottingham University (United Kingdom); 3UAM-CSIC (Spain); 4Alicante University (Spain); 5CSIC-UAM (Spain); 6VU Amsterdam (Netherlands)

12.20

Abstract
Diamagnetic Levitation: Development as a System for Biological Experiments and Effects on Yeast
Larkin, O.1; Dijkstra, C.2; Hill, R.J.A.3; Anthony, P.2; Davey, M.R.2; Rees, C.4; Smart, K.4; Power, J.B.2; Lowe, K.C.5; Eaves, L.3; 1School of Biology (United Kingdom); 2Plant Sciences Division (United Kingdom); 3School of Physics & Astronomy (United Kingdom); 4Division of Food Sciences (United Kingdom); 5School of Biology (United Kingdom)

12.40

Lunch Break

13.40

Abstract
Key Lecture
A Half-Century of Chronic Acceleration Research at UC Davis
Fuller, C.; Section of Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior, University of California (United States)

14.20

Abstract
Effects of Early Motor Experience on the Motricity of Ageing Mice
Jamon, M.; Serradj, N.; Génomique Fonctionnelle, Comportements et Pathologies, CNRS - GFCP/P3M (France)

14.40

Abstract
Ground-based Paradigms to Investigate Neurobehavioural Effect of Alterated Gravitational Environment in Mammals
Santucci, D.; Francia, N.; Alleva, E.; Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italy)

15.00

Abstract
Key Lecture
The ESA Short Arm Human Centrifuge to Study Artificial Gravity Based Countermeasures for Weightlessness on Long Term Interplanetary Space Flight
Vautmans, L.; Verhaert Space (Belgium)

15.40

Coffee Break

16.00

Abstract
Heart Rate Variability and G-level Gradients on the ESA Short Arm Human Centrifuge
Wuyts, F.1; Migeotte, P.-F.2; Vanspauwen, R.1; Van de Heyning, P.1; 1AUREA, University of Antwerp (Belgium); 2Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)

16.20

Abstract
Two Exercise Regimens During Short Radius Artificial Gravity
Young, L.; Duda, K.; Edmonds, J.; MIT (United States)

16.40

Abstract
Physiological Effects of Varying Tilt Angle and G-level during Short-Radius Centrifugation
Edmonds, J.1; Migeotte, P.-F.2; Vanspauwen, R.3; Young, L.R.1; Wuyts, F.3; 1Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States); 2Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium); 3AUREA, University of Antwerp (Belgium)

 

 

Abstract
Ground Experiments under Modelled Microgravity Conditions
Falcetti, G.C.1; Tenconi, C.1; Pippia, P.2; Rizzo, A.M.3; 1Thales Alenia Space Italia (Italy); 2Institute of Physiological, Biochemistry and Cellular Sciences, University of Sassari (Italy); 3Institute of General Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Milan (Italy)

Abstract
Drop Tower Improvement Project at INTA
Carretero, A.; De Juan, M.; National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) (Spain)

Abstract
Preliminary Results of the ESA-CORA-GBF-2004-003-II Project
Bauer, J.1; Pietsch, J.2; Egli, M.3; Weber, G.4; Jankowski, V.5; Ulbrich, C.2; Cogoli, A.6; Grimm, D.2; 1Sihatho GmbH (Germany); 2Charite Univ Med, Inst Clin Pharmacol & Toxicol, Berlin (Germany); 3Space Biology Group, ETH Zürich (Switzerland); 4BD-Europe, Martinsried (Germany); 5Charite Univ Med, Med Klein 4, Berlin (Germany); 6Zero-g LifeTec GmbH, Zürich (Switzerland)

Abstract
ZARM FAB Vibration Test Lab
Kaczmarczik, U.; Oetken, F.; Greif, A.; ZARM FAB GmbH (Germany)

Abstract
The Bremen Drop Tower Microgravity Centrifuge
Eigenbrod, Ch.1; Oetken, F.1; Mawn, S.1; Bischoff, D.1; Behrens, M.1; Lutz, T.1; Goeken, F.1; von Kampen, P.1; Rath, H.2; 1ZARM-FABmbH Bremen Drop Tower (Germany); 2ZARM-University of Bremen (Germany)

Abstract
Turbidity Sensor for Bacteria Growth Measurement in Spacecraft and Simulated -Gravity
Benthem, R.C.1; Borst, G.2; Grave, W.1; 1National Aerospace Laboratory NLR (Netherlands); 2Dutch Space (Netherlands)

Abstract
Novel Water Immersion Facility - Ergonomic Tub
Viir, R.; Rheumatism Foundation Hospital (Finland)

Abstract
Microgravity Experimentation in Small Unmanned Air Vehicles
Blum, J.; Hofmeister, P.; TU Braunschweig (Germany)

Abstract
The Bremen DropTower Catapult System
Eigenbrod, Ch.1; Kaczmarczik, U.1; Siemer, J.1; Greif, A.1; Mawn, S.1; von Kampen, P.1; Dittus, H.2; Rath, H.2; 1ZARM-FABmbH Bremen Drop Tower (Germany); 2ZARM-University of Bremen (Germany)

Abstract
The New Inta Microgravity Drop Tower Facility
Carretero, A.; De Juan, M.; National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) (Spain)

Abstract
Size Resolutions of Hard Spheres in Static Samples during Gravity Variations as Preparatory Approach to Dynamic Experiments with Ordering Particles of Similar Properties
Dieckmann, M.; ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands)

The New Short Arm Human Centrifuge (SAHC) at the German Aerospace Center in Cologne (DLR)
Baerwalde, S.; Petrat, G.; Von der Wiesche, M.; Germany Aerospace Center, Institute of Aerospace Medicine (Germany)

 

Abstract
Miniature Environmental Data Logger
Wolf, L.; Object-Tracker - Wolf Technologieberatung (Austria)

SAHC
Vastmans, L.; Van Beek, S.; Verhaert Space (Belgium)

Random Positioning Machine
Borst, G.; Dutch Space (Netherlands)

Unmanned Air Vehicle (2,40 x 2,00 m) for Microgravity and Hypergravity Experimentation
Beum, J.; Institut fuer Geophysik und Extraterrestrische Physik (Germany)