PHYSIO-MECHANICAL EFFECTS OF ACCELERATIONS ON HUMAN BEINGS WORKING IN A ROTATING ENVIRONMENT.

Abstract

The mechanical forces acting upon personnel and equipment in a rotating environment are described. These forces are used to explain the observed physiological and psychological reactions of personnel. Procedures and practices are recommended to hold adverse reactions to an acceptable minimum. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610132

Entities

People

  • Harry C. Crews Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Motion
  • Pharmacologic Actions
  • Side Effects

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
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