The Einstein Elevator is a large research facility worth 34 million euros, developed by the Hannover Institute of Technology (HITec) at Leibniz University. Its goal is to enable interdisciplinary insights into the behavior of various materials in microgravity or adjustable gravitational conditions.
By utilizing extreme acceleration of a ton-weight experimental capsule within a 40-meter-high tower, the capsule enters a parabolic flight, achieving a state of near-weightlessness for about 4 seconds.
Unlike similar experiments, such as the drop tower in Bremen, which can simulate weightlessness three times a day, the Einstein Elevator employs innovative linear drive technology (similar to magnetic levitation trains), a vacuum-sealed experimental capsule, and a fast-charging high-performance battery, allowing for up to 100 new experiments daily. The immense power required for this operation would overwhelm the regular power grid.
To address this, an electrical high-performance battery from Stercom Power Solutions GmbH serves as a “buffer” or “booster.”
