NASA pool

[dirkslim]

Does anybody know if it is possible to dive in NASA's big pool with the space station mockup?

 

[trux]

Not sure, but give them a call, they will tell you better: (281) 792-5999

Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory

 

[wet]

A coincidence, I was just reading about that (neutral buoyancy in water vs microgravity in space) in a book about star sailors (astronauts) written in 1954 by a physicist named Goodwin.

 

[trux]

And when speaking about the NBL, you may be also interested in another NASA's diving facility - the NEEMO (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations) habitat. Have a look at this interesting article about it:

Finding NEEMO Helps NASA Prepare for the Future | Universe Today

Some pictures from the article (credits: NASA)



And you may find the thread about oversized pools also interesting, since it lists not only the NBL, but also some other facilities attractive for diving: http://forums.deeperblue.com/freediving-science/71255-oversized-pools.html

 

[apneaboy]

Finding NEEMO

And there was a film too, keep on swimming, keep on swimming.

 

[Lil Dragonfly]

Ooh! My dom's nickname is Nemo perfect name for a diver IMO.

 

[trux]

A video from the NEEMO facility:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4jXBCmYzTM]YouTube - CG Demonstration[/ame]

 

[freespirit]

Cool and funny video! Interesting! Tanx!