NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 February 2010
05.02.10
, Assisted by FE-6 Creamer as Operator (CMO/Crew Medical Officer), the first time for him in handling the ICV Echo scans.
[Wearing electrodes, ECG (Electrocardiograph) cable & VOX, Jeff underwent the ultrasound scan for the Resting Echo mode of ICV, with video being recorded from the HRF (Human Research Facility) Ultrasound and COL cabin camera. After confirmed file transfer, the gear was powered down and stowed. The ultrasound echo experiment uses the Image Collector software on the laptop and requires VOX/Voice plus RT Video downlink during the activity. Goal of the ICV experiment is to quantify the extent, time course, and clinical significance of cardiac atrophy and identify its mechanisms. The experiment consists of two separate but related activities over a one-week time period: an ultrasound echo scan & an ambulatory monitoring session. The sessions are scheduled at or around FD14, FD30, FD75, FD135 and R-15 (there will be fewer sessions if mission duration is less than six months). The FD75 echo scan includes an exercise component with a second scan (subset of the first) completed within 5 minutes after the end of exercise.]
Source: Space Ref (press release)
Leading Asian Appliance Manufacturer Clover Presents Premium Water Dispensers ...
22.01.10
An established Korean appliance company, Clover wants to bring a touch of excellence to an everyday office item. Clover currently manufactures premium water dispensers and water chilling appliances designed for home and office use. Once available only in Asia, Clover water dispensers will now be carried by a handful of U.S. retailers.
Clover’s hot and cold bottled water dispensers transform jumbo jugs of water into temperature controlled drinking water. These products feature adjustable cool water thermostats as well as polyester resin coated cabinets, patented child proof hot faucets, and dual column internal frames. With just the push of a lever, hot, cold, or room temperature water pours from hygienic stainless steel tanks.
Clover also manufactures point of use coolers designed to be placed near a constant water source. Models such as the Clover D14A connect directly to a waterline and store water in reservoirs.
For those looking to chill tap water, under counter water chillers are also available. The Clover C12E instantly cools tap water to temperatures ranging from 35° to 53° F. Clover constructs its water chillers using hygienic stainless steel and corrosion resistant metals. The result is a quality, durable piece of machinery.
Source: PR Web (press release)