ON THE PREPARATION OF MAN FOR FLIGHTS INTO THE COSMOS

Abstract

A study was made of training pilot-cosmonauts for cosmic flight problems, which consist of: extremely low barometric pressure, the absence of molecular oxygen, cosmic radiation, severe temperature conditions, the danger of meteors; noise, vibration, and accelerations experienced over the powered portions of the ascent and descent of the craft, and also the weightlessness during the time of orbital flight; and the effect of the artificial atmosphere of the cabin, the work and rest schedule without the 24-hour time periods to which man is accustomed, the perculiarities in eating, restriction of movement, and psychological strain. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1962
Accession Number
AD0292615

Entities

People

  • Leionid Salmanov
  • Vladislav Loginov

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Motion
  • Physical Properties
  • Radiation
  • Training
  • Vibration
  • Weightlessness

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space