The Scope of Acceleration-Induced Loss of Consciousness Research

Abstract

Acceleration induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is a major fighter aviation medicine problem. To effect an ultimate solution for G-LOC it is critical to have a thorough understanding of the problem. Research related to unconsciousness is spread across a multitude of disciplines. It is therefore a valuable exercise to develop the overall scope of relevant research that pertains to G-LOC. This not only serves to bring together the body of information that is important for understanding G-LOC, it also provides for the development of the scope of importance that G-LOC research has for other specific and clinical disciplines. The purpose of this review is to establish the relationship between biomedical research whose primary goal is aviation oriented and the clinical and basic research that is intricately associated with unconsciousness and may benefit from the results of G-LOC research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 04, 1991
Accession Number
ADA247872

Entities

People

  • James E. Whinnery

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Biomedical Research
  • Brain
  • Brain Stem
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Consciousness
  • Consciousness Disorders
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Nervous System
  • Physiology
  • Scientific Research

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology