BIOMEDICINE PROBLEMS OF HIGH TERRESTRIAL ELEVATIONS

Abstract

The symposium was concerned with (a) the effects of climatic extremes upon the human subject and his performance, (b) mechanisms of acclimatization, and (c) providing the information required for the development of means for protection with minimal decrement of performance. This symposium was therefore organized to present extant knowledge of the biomedical problems engendered by the hypoxia of high terrestrail altitudes. Central to the purpose was the thought that by means of such presentation and discussion, not only would the present 'state of the art' be summarized, but also that the gaps in present knowledge would appear in bolder relief, thus revealing the most promising and profitable directions for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0682731

Entities

People

  • A. H. Hegnauer

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology