Liquid flow sensor
13 May 2014
The LS16 liquid flow sensor from Sensirion on board the International Space Station (ISS) is designed to measure the flow of demineralised water generated by a piezoelectric pump in zero gravity, and compare the results with those of a control experiment on earth.
The sensor is part of a research project by Minnehaha Academy in Minnesota that is investigating the impact of microgravity on the effectiveness of liquid flow.
Among other potential findings, the project aims to shed light on the effects of weightlessness on the circulatory system.
“Our experience with the Sensirion LS16 sensor has been outstanding – the LS16 has been accurate, precise and durable,” said Max Thompson, student project manager at Minnehaha Academy.
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