An experimental investigation of the effect of random g-jitter on a liquid-bridge

A liquid bridge consisted of 5 cSt silicone oil suspended between two circular disks was placed on a moving table which produced random g-jitter in all three directions. The g-jitter produced by the table was less than 12 mg simulating the g-jitter in the spacecraft enviroment. Effect of g-jitter was studied on critical temperature difference for different aspect ratios. It was concluded that g-jitter does not change the critical temperature difference in a half floating zone.