Effect of Age, Occupation, and Physical Training on Human Tolerance to Long-Term Acceleration
Abstract
The effect of the age, occupation and physical training on the human tolerance to long term accelerations was investigated. 427 test subjects - fighter pilots, engineers, physicians and research workers were used in the experiments. The lowest tolerance was found in the test subjects of the age range of 20-24 while the highest in those of 30-34. The test subject of 40-49 showed a decreased tolerance to accelerations. Certain differences in the acceleration tolerance and pattern of physiological reactions were found between pilots and representatives of other professions. As to the sportsmen, gymnasts, weight-lifters and acrobats they exhibited a better tolerance as compared to long-distance runners, football players and skiers who showed the tolerance level similar to that of people who did not go in for sports regularly. Keywords: Aviation medicine; Acceleration tolerance; Astronauts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 16, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA213834
Entities
People
- P. M. Suvorov
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center