Biomedical Acceptability of 45-to 60-Day Space Flight

Abstract

The principal known effects of the space flight environment upon the physiologic function of human subjects have been reviewed as have the results and validity of biomedical ground-based simulation. Where known, the time courses of these physiologic changes have been described. Our ability to modify the deconditioning effects of space flight has been discussed from the standpoints (1) of improving the effectiveness of environmental control and life support systems and (2) of providing countermeasures (especially exercise) as a means of modifying the effects of weightlessness and a degree of physical inactivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0742974

Entities

People

  • John W. Ord
  • Stanley C. White

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Blood Vessels
  • Blood Volume
  • Body Fluid Compartments
  • Body Fluids
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cellular Structures
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Health Services
  • Measurement
  • Motion Sickness
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Space Environments
  • Space Flight
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space