Chronobiology of Antarctic Isolation: the use of Belgrano II Antarctic Station as a Space Analogue
Abstract
This program seeks to study the effects of light exposure, sleep/wake activity, physiological measure, and performance on military personnel stationed in the Argentinian Arctic Station Belgrano II. The research program is expected to be carried out over a one-year span, with subsequent data analysis, report drafting, and publication. The degree of innovation is of the highest, due to the experimental conditions, which cannot be replicated in any controlled environment. The soundness of the technical concept is of the highest due to the substantive medical literature that exists within the broad field of chronobiology. The offeror s awareness of the state of the art and understanding of the scope for the problem is of the highest, due to the close collaboration with Walter Reed Medical Hospital, which has significant resources established in the area of warfighter performance as it related to sleep, and chronobiology overall. The significance and originality of the proposal is of the highest, due to the unique experimental setup, in which all experimentation will be carried out under extreme conditions that cannot be replicated under any laboratory environment. The anticipated impact of the research program is already expect to shed light on many areas of warfighter performance. The 10th Special Forces Group (Fort Carson, CO) has already expressed interest in reviewing the results of the study to better inform their operations in cold-weather environments (in particular - Jamie Riesberg, MD - LTC, MC, USA - Group Surgeon 10th Special Forces Group).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 2020
- Source ID
- N629092012064
Entities
People
- Daniel Vigo
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy