ATTENTION - WEIGHTLESSNESS,

Abstract

The article summarizes the information thus far accumulated in regard to weightlessness. The authors begin with a review of gravity, weight, and inertia, and proceed to a description of experiments already performed by astronauts with a variety of reactions. The role of the senses in orientation is reported on the basis of numerous experiments with men and animals. Since all experience up to now has involved only relatively short periods of weightlessness, the true effects on the human system of prolonged space flights is still largely unknown. It is suggested that substituting rotation for gravity will produce a suitable environment for long space journeys. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 16, 1967
Accession Number
AD0674040

Entities

People

  • A. V. Yegorov
  • G. I. Pavlov

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Environment
  • Flight
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Rotation
  • Space Flight
  • Weight
  • Weightlessness

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers