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Human Centrifuge
Generally speaking, the centrifuge constitutes a carousel. Inside its closed cabin, the centrifugal force creates an increased weight. Besides serving the purpose of exposing devices to an increased acceleration, the human centrifuge is used in the medical selection and in the training of astronauts and pilots.
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