Large diameter centrifuge
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AcronymLDC
Usesrotates both biological and non biological samples to enhance the effect of gravity given in a certain space.
Related itemsclinostat, free fall machine, Random positioning machine
| Acronym | LDC |
|---|---|
| Uses | rotates both biological and non biological samples to enhance the effect of gravity given in a certain space. |
| Related items | clinostat, free fall machine, Random positioning machine |
The large diameter centrifuge, or LDC, is any centrifuge extending several meters, which can rotate samples to change their acceleration in space to enhance the effect of gravity. Large diameter centrifuges are used to understand the effect of hyper-gravity (gravitational strengths stronger than that of the Earth) on biological samples, including and not limiting to plants, organs, bacteria, and astronauts (Such as NASA's Human Performance Centrifuge) or non-biological samples to undertake experiments in the field of fluid dynamics, geology, biochemistry and more.[1][2]