A Systematic Comparative Analysis of Conditions Analogous to Long- Duration Space Missions

Abstract

This paper presents interim results of a NASA/Ames Research Center study to systematically analyze conditions of isolation and confinement analogous to a proposed space station. A methodology has been developed to evaluate the relevance of candidate analogues in terms of 14 dimensions or variables. Candidate analogues include research vessels, military outposts, offshore oil platforms, long-distance yacht voyages, and remote scientific stations, to name a few. Using the comparative method and focusing on critical incidents, we explore the behavioral, psychological, and social issues affecting human adaptation and productivity in isolation and confinement. The objective of the research is to develop specific design guidelines to enhance human productivity during long-duration space missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003353

Entities

People

  • Jack Stuster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analogs
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Department Of Defense
  • Earth Orbits
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Human Behavior
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Materials Processing
  • Military Organizations
  • Missions
  • Quality Of Life
  • Space Flight
  • Space Missions
  • Space Stations
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space