LECTURES IN AEROSPACE MEDICINE, 11-15 JANUARY 1960

Abstract

Contents: Biophysics of the space environment; The upper atmosphere as observed with rockets and satellites; Celestial bodies - the sun, planetary ecology (Astrobiology), Moon, Mars, Venus; Radiation in space; Propulsion systems; Space flight dynamics--increased 'G', zero 'G'; Cabin atmospheres--metabolic requirements, physical and chemical control; Space logistics--food, water, waste, biosynthetic gas exchanges; Toxicity of chemicals; Medical problems at launch sites; Psycho-physiological problems of manned space vehicles; Emergency and escape procedures; Present and future personal equipment; Selection and training of space crews; Research programs--biosatellites, the lunar colony, future problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1960
Accession Number
AD0651391

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Quantum Yields
  • Rocket Oxidizers

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris