Human Limitations in Operation of Aerospace Systems: Circulatory Regulation during Combined Flight Stresses
Abstract
Of the various stresses imposed upon subjects performing critical tasks, time dependent accelerations (vibration) can produce some of the greatest discomfort and decrements in performance. The effects of this stress on the cardiovascular system are being investigated in the laboratory. Instrumented animals are used to evaluate the cardiovascular changes produced by whole body, sinusoidal vibration. Experiments are designed to evaluate the role of five major mechanisms which current evidence indicates are the main factors producing these changes. Cardiovascular, hematological, and mechanical variables are used to evaluate the overall stress level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0777218
Entities
People
- Charles F. Knapp
- Ernest P. Mccutcheon
Organizations
- University of Kentucky