THE BIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF SPACE TRAVEL (AZ URHAJOZAS ELETTANI PROBLEMAI).

Abstract

A general review is given of some biological aspects involved in space travel. The following subjects are covered: artificial atmosphere in the space-craft; temperature tolerance of the human body; effects of extra-terrestrial conditions on human vision; radiations in space and their effects on the human body; effects of solar flares on the human body; causes, probabilities, and consequences of impact by small and large meteorites; effects of extended periods of alertness; effects of vibration on the human body; effects of acceleration and deceleration on the human body; simulation of space-flight conditions in terrestrial facilities; short-term and long-range effects of weightlessness on the human body; urination and defecation under weightless conditions; effects of Coriolis forces on the human body; regeneration of air in the spacecraft; preparation and consumption of food by the astronauts; spacesuits; telemetry of biological functions and parameters during spaceflight; training of astronauts; and closed biological-ecological systems for extended space voyages. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 25, 1967
Accession Number
AD0823996

Entities

People

  • Sandor Lukacs

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Corpuscular Radiation
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Deceleration
  • Flight
  • Human Body
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Meteorites
  • Motion
  • Physical Properties
  • Probability
  • Radiation
  • Simulations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Solar Flares
  • Solar Radiation
  • Space Flight

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris