Table 2 Several ground-based facilities (GBFs) and their characteristics
From: Effects of spaceflight and simulated microgravity on microbial growth and secondary metabolism
Ground-based facilities (GBFs) | Simulative effect | Suitable organism |
|---|---|---|
2-D clinostats | Simulated microgravity effect | Plant tissue |
Random positioning machines (RPMs) (3-D clinostats) | Simulated microgravity effect | Plant tissue |
High-aspect rotating vessels (HARVs) | Low-shear modeled microgravity (LSSMG) | Human cells, animal cells, microorganisms |
Rotating-wall vessel (RWV) | ||
Rotating-wall bioreactor (RWB) | ||
Rotary cell culture system (RCCS) | ||
Diamagnetic levitation apparatus | Simulated microgravity | Protozoan, plants, mammals, microorganisms |