View of Astronaut Nicholas J.M. Patrick, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) holding Treadmill with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (TVIS) Gyroscope in the U.S. Laboratory/ Destiny. The Gyroscope is used to stabilize the TVIS System from excessive roll during operations and provides current peak smoothing of the TVIS power sources. Photo was taken during Expedition 14 / STS-116 joint operations.
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View of Astronaut Nicholas J.M. Patrick, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) holding Treadmill with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (TVIS) Gyroscope in the U.S. Laboratory/ Destiny. The Gyroscope is used to stabilize the TVIS System from excessive roll during operations and provides current peak smoothing of the TVIS power sources. Photo was taken during Expedition 14 / STS-116 joint operations.