Lectures in Aerospace Medicine, 8-12 January 1962

Abstract

Contents: History and Background of Astronautics; Occupational Medicine at the Launch Site; Selection and Stress Testing of Astronauts; Biologic Effects of High Energy Practices in Space; Physiologic Necessities in Simulated Lunar Flights; Biomedical Monitoring In-Flight; Weightlessness; a Physiological Problem in Space; Newer Aspects of Subcellular Photosynthesis; Bio-Instrumentation for Space Flight; What Can Man Contribute to Operations in Space; X-15 Operations in Pre-Lunar Studies; Response of Mammalian Systems to Non-Uniform Space Radiation Dose; Bio-Astronautic Support of the X-15 and Dyna- Soar; Interplanetary Environment; Extraterrestrial Life; Propulsion Systems for Lunar Operation; Ocular Effects of Particulate Space Radiation; Monitoring of Moon Base Atmospheres by Gas Chromatography; The Ecologic Profile of the Moon; Soil-Less Gardening on the Moon; The Lunar Crust for Life Support; Who Owns the Moon; The Logistics of Re-Launch from the Moon

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 20, 1962
Accession Number
AD0281775

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Astronautics
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space