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	SPACE.com -- Europe Sends NASA New Viewport for Space Station
		Each of the Cupola's seven windows is equipped with an external shutter, which can be closed when the module is not in use to protect against micrometeorite impacts and prevent heat loss.
		An observational and flight control viewport, the Cupola is slated for launch in January 2009.
		While the Cupola is expected to be primarily use to keep tabs on spacewalking crews or control the station's robotic arm, ESA officials believe it could also serve a more personal purpose for ISS astronauts.
	www.space.com /missionlaunches/iss_cupola_040908.html (648 words)

	Cupola
		In architecture, a cupola is a dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome, often used as a lookout or to admit light and air.
		A cupola is a cylindrical shaft type of blast furnace[?] used for remelting metals, usually iron, before casting.
		In mathematics, a cupola is a solid formed by joining two polygons, one (the base) with twice as many faces as the other, by an alternating band of triangles and rectangles.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/cu/Cupola.html (191 words)

	Cupola
		This cupola is of remarkable construction, being built wholly of hollow earthern pots, laid spirally in cement, a light construction common in the East from early times.
		The cupolas of the Pantheon at Rome, the cathedral at Florence, the churches of St. Peter at Rome, and Santa Sophia at Constantinople are of solid construction, and the support of the cup-shaped vault is either by pendentives or by a drum.
		In some cases, however, the cupola is of masonry, and the outer shell of the cupola is of wood covered with lead, as at St. Paul's, London, and at St. Mark's, Venice, the five masonry cupolas have the outer shell of wood and metal.
	www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/c/cupola.html (396 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Cupola
		cupola does not necessarily presuppose a dome, and the latter is often found surmounting flat surfaces.
		cupolas of the Pantheon at Rome, the cathedral at Florence, the
		cupola is of masonry, and the outer shell of the
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/04569d.htm (387 words)

	Fire and Recovery: The Dome and Cupola - Old Capitol Museum - The University of Iowa
		The outside of the cupola was surrounded by 16 hollow Corinthian columns.
		The architectural firm, OPN Architects, Inc. of Cedar Rapids was chosen in early January 2002 to head the rebuilding of the dome, as well as repairs to the rest of the building.
		The timeline for the reconstruction of the dome and cupola is currently projected to be finished in February of 2003.
	www.uiowa.edu /%7Eoldcap/fire/fire_dome.html (573 words)

	Cupola Society
		Cupolas are often used as a means to admit air or light, much as a university offers the oxygen of knowledge and the brightness of opportunity.
		The cupola as a type of blast furnace is used for the re-melting of metals before casting.
		The cupola, past, present and future, is the perfect symbol for the importance of continuity in support of Western Kentucky University.
	www.wku.edu /IA/cupola.html (224 words)

	Florence Art Guide
		The construction of the cupola of the Cathedral was one of the most imposing tasks of the Renaissance, it kept the Florentines engaged in debates and competitions for years but, once it was completed, thanks to the genius of Filippo Brunelleschi, it became the symbol of the city itself and the new, revolutionary Renaissance architecture.
		Eventually he suggested announcing a competition for the project of a cupola with the following requisites: it had to be octagonal, measure 46 metres in diameter at the base, be built without scaffolding and appear to be at least double in size: he was quite sure that he would win.
		The competition was held in 1418 and Brunelleschi won it outright, but the directors of the Opera del Duomo stipulated that Lorenzo Ghiberti (who had already managed to snatch the commission from him for the north door of the Baptistery) should collaborate as overseer for the work.
	www.mega.it /eng/egui/monu/bdd.htm (836 words)

	Architectural Accents - Cupola Construction - Products
		Commercial cupola architecture, belfries and steeples differ, as it is usual for the units to be larger, more ornate and commonly seen with additions relating to the structure as in bells, clocks etc.
		When considering a cupola, the two major factors are the intended use and architectural compatibility with the structure it is to sit atop.
		Cupola size is governed by a common rule of thumb, that being, one inch of cupola base, to one foot of roofline.
	www.cupolaconstruction.com /products.htm (421 words)

	Cypress Cupola: handcrafted in Maine 04605
		We guarantee our handcrafted cupolas and Phil Alley's handcrafted weathervanes to be free of defects from faulty materials or workmanship for 5 years from date of purchase, when installed and maintained as per instructions, or we will repair or replace it free of charge.
		Cupola size: Measurement at the bottom of the shiplap base (the 3rd number is the height).
		Cupolas with the 11" base are shorter and the bottom of the base is slightly narrower.
	www.woodshopcupolas.com /cypresscupola.html (606 words)

	Your way to Florence:accommodation, tourist services and resources of Chianti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
		In their internal tension, the thrust and dynamic form (pointed arch and elliptical sector) engender a calculated equilibrium, a cupola that hovers and is suspended over the city, the result of the balance of all the forces.
		The cupola is large but the sense of size differs from that of the Gothic cathedral which from close up "ravishes", aspires, and from far off becomes an atmospheric mass and blends with nature.
		As long as the cupola is visible, whatever the distance may be: it reproposes the same exact figure definited by lines and surfaces.
	www.arca.net /db/brunell/cupola.htm (999 words)

	Vinyl and Wood Cupola Products
		In general, cupola means a dome and the domes that top off such public buildings as courthouses; city halls and the building that houses the United States Congress are examples.
		However the most common form of cupola initiated in this country is the structure seen on top of barns and carriage houses that is generally a small square or rectangular box with louvered sides for ventilation and a shingled or copper pointed roof.
		Cupolas have become popular as additions to new structures as well as restored ones and they are available in pre-constructed form for the home builder or remodeler.
	guidetocupolas.com /Products.html (584 words)

	Cupola Store - Fypon Cupolas, Wood and Vinyl Cupolas, Copper Cupolas :: APM Direct
		Cupolas can be used for ventilation or can just be a decorative accent.
		In selecting the right size cupola for your building, a good rule of thumb is 1.5" of cupola for every foot of unbroken roof line.
		Cupola size is derived from the measurement of the roof's edge.
	www.apmdirect.com /cupolastore/selecting.html (523 words)

	Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls - Cupola and Copper Weathervane
		Cupola's date back many centuries and were first used to let light and air into cathedrals.
		Locate or select the front of your cupola, and decide how you would like it situated on the roof, then mark the center of one side and use a square to draw a vertical line from top to bottom.
		To keep water from seeping underneath the cupola, Ron recommends using flashing to cover the seam between the roof and the base at the peak of the roof.
	www.ronhazelton.com /howto/cupola_and_copper_weathervane.htm (642 words)

	What is a Cupola? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The word cupola comes from the Latin meaning "little cupo" or little dome, and originally referred to the small domes atop cathedrals which allowed light to enter the sanctuary.
		Most cupolas are constructed of wood, with metal or shingle roofs, and have windows or louvers to admit light and allow hot air to escape.
		Cupolas have always been an essential part of a barn's design - drawing continually moving air to dry the hay stored high in the barn.
	www.denninger.com /whatisc.htm (238 words)

	NASA - Windows on the Universe
		Cupola has the capability for command and control workstations to be installed to assist in Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and Extra Vehicular Activities (EVA).
		Cupola will be launched on Station assembly mission 14A (STS 133) and then be mated to the Forward Port of Node 3.
		Cupola is the final element of the Space Station core.
	www.nasa.gov /missions/shuttle/f_cupola.html (239 words)

	Products Cupola4me.com Calgary Cupola & Weathervane
		The Calgary Cupola comes in two components for the Garage sizes and Garden Shed - the cupola roof and the base - and three components for the Estate sizes - the roof, louver assembly and base.
		The assembled bare cupola weighs 160# and in a 5/12 pitch measures four feet square at the base trim line, 4 1/2 feet at the drip line, and almost 4 feet in height.
		For cupolas ordered in a pitch greater than 5/12 we can reduce the rows of louvers to maintain the overall height within UPS shipping sizes.
	www.calgarycupola.com /products.html (1104 words)

	Christian Church Cupola Decoration.
		It was necessary to create the sacred image in a very special way, to calculate it look equally beautiful and visible from any point of the church.
		Usually, when the cupola is high, laying on the trompet, we see figures of prophets and apostles, who visually "support" it.
		So, we divided the cupola vault in two parts by the yellow "belt" with the holy scripture from Apocalypse and made Archangels and Serafins figures so different, "flying" in so much empty space.
	sacredmurals.com /gallery/cupolafresco.htm (377 words)

	Country Classics Cupolas for all your Cupola Designs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Cupolas are a natural way to provide added ventilation to the roof area of a building.
		An attractive solution would be a larger cupola in the center of the roof, flanked with two smaller cupolas or use two cupolas, one at each end.
		Each cupola roof has a wooden substructure, which is clad with 16 oz roof sheeting copper.
	www.cupola.ca /faq (391 words)

	Cupola Shoppe
		The cupola shown isn't totally complete; before it was mounted on the roof a curved molding was added at the perimeter of the junction between the base and the body.
		The roof of this cupola is also copper, but is subtly rippled to increase visual interest by enhancing the copper's reflectivity from a wider range of angles.
		This cupola is 25½ inches wide at the base and about 6 feet tall, so there's plenty of interior room for adding a chandelier inside.
	www.erbook.net /cupola.htm (1105 words)

	Volko wood cupolas & finials...copper top & custom cupola selection...copper finials & weathervanes
		Cupolas have been used to ventilate and enhance the appearance of homes and other structures for centuries.
		The wood cupolas are 100% handcrafted in an old world tradition by Amish craftsmen, using only the highest quality materials.
		In selecting the right size cupola for your building, a good rule of thumb is one and a quarter inches (1.5") of cupola base for every foot of unbroken roof line.
	www.cupolasource.com (404 words)

	cupolagallery.com
		Established in 1991, Cupola Gallery is very lively and friendly with a reputation for quality shows and innovation.
		In addition, Cupola regularly holds impromptu evening events to add a little spice to the gallery calendar.
		Cupola is also committed to providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere and to that end provides free chocolate cake every Saturday and free hot drinks to all our visitors.
	www.cupolagallery.com (183 words)

	Selecting Your Cupola
		Cupolas can be used for ventilation or can just be a decorative accent.
		In selecting the right size cupola for your building, a good rule of thumb is one and a quarter inches (1.25") of cupola base for every foot of unbroken roof line.
		All of our cupolas are "weathervane ready." They do not require a roof mount or any additional hardware.
	www.gidesigns.net /cupola_selecting.html (298 words)

	Cupola Inn Bed and Breakfast in Nora Spring IA, 3 miles from Mason City Iowa.
		Cupola Inn Bed and Breakfast in Nora Spring IA, 3 miles from Mason City Iowa.
		"Cupola" (pronounced "KYOO puh luh") is defined as "a small dome or similar structure on a roof."
		A lighted cupola tops the Cupola Inn, an immaculately refurbished farm building featuring extremely quiet rooms for your privacy and enjoyment.
	www.masoncityia.com /cupolainn (423 words)

	Cupola and Cupolas – Cvilleindustries
		We are a full-service company which can offer cupola design help for the design profession (see our CAD Library) or free-design renderings for the residential owner.
		We can provide cupola cost estimates, anchor details, wind load calculations, engineering, specifications, formal quotations, delivery, and installation of your cupola with our trained crews.
		Cupolas can be designed with accessories and features such as louvers, clocks, carillons, urns, balustrade railing, crosses, weathervanes, windows, finials, pilasters, dentils, etc. Campbellsville Industries can fabricate your small residential cupola, or the large cupola such as a courthouse clock tower
	www.cvilleindustries.com /cupola (240 words)

	ESA Human Spaceflight \| Projects » Cupola
		The Cupola is a control tower-shaped structure, fitted with seven specially developed windows, which will be installed on Node 3 of the International Space Station (ISS).
		For the astronauts, the Cupola will also be a highly welcome addition to the Station after it is installed on Node 3 which is presently foreseen in January 2009.
		The completion of the manufacture of the 1.8 tonne Cupola has been marked by ESA, NASA and Alenia Spazio in a small ceremony that took place at the Alenia Spazio premises in Turin on 6 September 2004.
	spaceflight.esa.int /projects/file.cfm?filename=cupola (419 words)

	VESUVIUS - CUPOLA
		The long campaign cupola is the principal melting unit of most modern automobile and pipe foundries worldwide.
		VESUVIUS has been at the forefront of cupola refractory development for more than 25 years, during which time foundries have adopted its innovative cupola lining design and refractory technology in most markets.
		Critical to the success of a lined cupola is the taphole and slag hole.
	www.vesuvius.com /lwwcm/publishing.nsf/Content/FD_FF-CUPOLA (274 words)

	Cupola Engineering Society
		During the winter of 1995, a group of engineering students came up with the idea of forming an organization whose members would serve as ambassadors for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
		Cupola students interface with alumni, give tours to prospective students and their parents, and help with special projects such as E-Day and the BEST robotics competition.
		The mission of the Cupola Engineering Society is to promote, unify and serve the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
	www.eng.auburn.edu /about/cupola (220 words)

	How to Install a Cupola
		By doing so, this allows a better fit for cupola to snugly sit against the roof between the two cut ends of the ridge cap.
		Should you want your cupola to be used to ventilation, cut an opening in the roof along the peak 6" smaller than the width of the cupola SHINGLES AND SHEATHING ONLY.
		Fasten cupola to roof with #10 or #12 wood screws of sufficient length to go through the roof boards.
	www.weathervanes.us.com /how_to_install_a_cupola.htm (341 words)

	How To Install a Cupola from Custom Home Accessories
		If your cupola is for decoration only, your roof is ready for the cupola.
		If your cupola is to be used for ventilation - cut an opening in the roof along the peak 6" inches smaller than the width of the cupola.
		Fasten cupola to the roof with #10 or #12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards.
	www.custom-mailboxes.com /cupolainstall.html (429 words)

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