Centrifupool

Andrew Daniels and Christopher Fletcher
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Chris' Brief:

A swimming pool that astronauts can enjoy on the ISS by creating artificial gravity. The pool is shaped like a donut and is endlessly spinning on the side of the ISS, creating centrifugal force.

When swimming in the pool, an astronaut would experience gravity similar to Earth's. That is because the module rotates around one of the arms on the space station, creating centrifugal force. If the pool water ever gets too hot or too cold, an astronaut can adjust the temperature using multiple thermostats located around the pool. An astronaut can also adjust current, creating a lazy river or a jacuzzi. The swimming pool allows for physical and mental exercise as well as relaxation for those living in space.


Andrew's Brief:

A rotating swimming pool designed for the International Space Station that creates artificial gravity. The space pool, shaped like a doughnut, rotates around the side of the ISS and creates a centrifugal force that allows the astronauts to swim in space just like they would back on Earth. 

The Centrifupool pool serves the astronauts on the ISS and provides them the experience of swimming in space. The pool also provides astronauts with a fun way to exercise while on a mission. This would benefit both social dynamics on the ISS as well as the mental health of the astronauts, who often experience anxiety while working on the space station. The swimming pool works by rotating around one of the sides of the ISS and creates a centrifugal force that creates artificial gravity, simulating swimming on Earth. The pool has windows, which give astronauts unparalleled views that overlook the blue and green outline of the Earth. Astronauts can also adjust the current which creates a lazy river if an astronaut wants to relax and de-stress. The Centrifupool is the perfect way for an astronaut to stay mentally and physically healthy while living in space.