Ebook: Artificial Gravity
- Tags: Space Exploration and Astronautics, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering Traffic, Life Sciences general, Extraterrestrial Physics Space Sciences
- Series: The Space Technology Library 20
- Year: 2007
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Protecting the health, safety, and performance of exploration-class mission crews against the physiological deconditioning resulting from long-term weightlessness during transit and long-term reduced gravity during surface operations will require effective, multi-system countermeasures. Artificial gravity, which would replace terrestrial gravity with inertial forces generated by rotating the transit vehicle or by short-radius human centrifuge devices within the transit vehicle or surface habitat, has long been considered a potential solution. However, despite its attractiveness as an efficient, multi-system countermeasure and its potential for improving the environment and simplifying operational activities, much still needs to be learned regarding the human response to rotating environments before artificial gravity can be successfully implemented.
This book reviews the principle and rationale for using artificial gravity during space missions, and describes the current options proposed, including a short-radius centrifuge contained within a spacecraft. In Artificial Gravity, experts provide recommendations on the research needed to assess whether or not short-radius centrifuge workouts can help limit deconditioning of physiological systems.
"Aided by an exquisite group of experts, Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have managed to put together THE new, comprehensive reference book on artificial gravity. This book will be an essential resource for students, scientists, and program planners alike."
-Oliver Angerer, European Space Agency
"Drs. Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have provided a unique book that looks at the practicability of artificial gravity, and have invited respected experts in the space flight community to contribute to this discourse. Like the early 1960 studies of artificial gravity, their book charts the future, guiding both seasoned investigators and students with the tools necessary for understanding the complex problems of artificial gravity and the effect of that environment on biological systems."
-Millard F. Reschke, NASA, The Johnson Space Center
Protecting the health, safety, and performance of exploration-class mission crews against the physiological deconditioning resulting from long-term weightlessness during transit and long-term reduced gravity during surface operations will require effective, multi-system countermeasures. Artificial gravity, which would replace terrestrial gravity with inertial forces generated by rotating the transit vehicle or by short-radius human centrifuge devices within the transit vehicle or surface habitat, has long been considered a potential solution. However, despite its attractiveness as an efficient, multi-system countermeasure and its potential for improving the environment and simplifying operational activities, much still needs to be learned regarding the human response to rotating environments before artificial gravity can be successfully implemented.
This book reviews the principle and rationale for using artificial gravity during space missions, and describes the current options proposed, including a short-radius centrifuge contained within a spacecraft. In Artificial Gravity, experts provide recommendations on the research needed to assess whether or not short-radius centrifuge workouts can help limit deconditioning of physiological systems.
"Aided by an exquisite group of experts, Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have managed to put together THE new, comprehensive reference book on artificial gravity. This book will be an essential resource for students, scientists, and program planners alike."
-Oliver Angerer, European Space Agency
"Drs. Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have provided a unique book that looks at the practicability of artificial gravity, and have invited respected experts in the space flight community to contribute to this discourse. Like the early 1960 studies of artificial gravity, their book charts the future, guiding both seasoned investigators and students with the tools necessary for understanding the complex problems of artificial gravity and the effect of that environment on biological systems."
-Millard F. Reschke, NASA, The Johnson Space Center
Protecting the health, safety, and performance of exploration-class mission crews against the physiological deconditioning resulting from long-term weightlessness during transit and long-term reduced gravity during surface operations will require effective, multi-system countermeasures. Artificial gravity, which would replace terrestrial gravity with inertial forces generated by rotating the transit vehicle or by short-radius human centrifuge devices within the transit vehicle or surface habitat, has long been considered a potential solution. However, despite its attractiveness as an efficient, multi-system countermeasure and its potential for improving the environment and simplifying operational activities, much still needs to be learned regarding the human response to rotating environments before artificial gravity can be successfully implemented.
This book reviews the principle and rationale for using artificial gravity during space missions, and describes the current options proposed, including a short-radius centrifuge contained within a spacecraft. In Artificial Gravity, experts provide recommendations on the research needed to assess whether or not short-radius centrifuge workouts can help limit deconditioning of physiological systems.
"Aided by an exquisite group of experts, Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have managed to put together THE new, comprehensive reference book on artificial gravity. This book will be an essential resource for students, scientists, and program planners alike."
-Oliver Angerer, European Space Agency
"Drs. Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have provided a unique book that looks at the practicability of artificial gravity, and have invited respected experts in the space flight community to contribute to this discourse. Like the early 1960 studies of artificial gravity, their book charts the future, guiding both seasoned investigators and students with the tools necessary for understanding the complex problems of artificial gravity and the effect of that environment on biological systems."
-Millard F. Reschke, NASA, The Johnson Space Center
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XXI
The Gravity Of The Situation....Pages 1-32
Physics of Artificial Gravity....Pages 33-58
History of Artificial Gravity....Pages 59-93
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Sensory-Motor System....Pages 95-136
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Cardiovascular System....Pages 137-162
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Neuromuscular System....Pages 163-190
Phyysiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: Adaptive Processes in Bone....Pages 191-231
Interactions Among the Vestibular, Autonomic, and Skeletal Systems in Artificial Gravity....Pages 233-247
Interactions Among Artificial Gravity, The Affected Physiological Systems, and Nutrition....Pages 249-270
Artificial Gravity And The Immune System Function....Pages 271-286
Medical, Psychological, and Environmental Issues of Artificial Gravity....Pages 287-314
Safety Issues in Artificial Gravity Studies....Pages 315-334
Recommended Research....Pages 335-356
Back Matter....Pages 357-364
Protecting the health, safety, and performance of exploration-class mission crews against the physiological deconditioning resulting from long-term weightlessness during transit and long-term reduced gravity during surface operations will require effective, multi-system countermeasures. Artificial gravity, which would replace terrestrial gravity with inertial forces generated by rotating the transit vehicle or by short-radius human centrifuge devices within the transit vehicle or surface habitat, has long been considered a potential solution. However, despite its attractiveness as an efficient, multi-system countermeasure and its potential for improving the environment and simplifying operational activities, much still needs to be learned regarding the human response to rotating environments before artificial gravity can be successfully implemented.
This book reviews the principle and rationale for using artificial gravity during space missions, and describes the current options proposed, including a short-radius centrifuge contained within a spacecraft. In Artificial Gravity, experts provide recommendations on the research needed to assess whether or not short-radius centrifuge workouts can help limit deconditioning of physiological systems.
"Aided by an exquisite group of experts, Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have managed to put together THE new, comprehensive reference book on artificial gravity. This book will be an essential resource for students, scientists, and program planners alike."
-Oliver Angerer, European Space Agency
"Drs. Gilles Clement and Angie Bukley have provided a unique book that looks at the practicability of artificial gravity, and have invited respected experts in the space flight community to contribute to this discourse. Like the early 1960 studies of artificial gravity, their book charts the future, guiding both seasoned investigators and students with the tools necessary for understanding the complex problems of artificial gravity and the effect of that environment on biological systems."
-Millard F. Reschke, NASA, The Johnson Space Center
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XXI
The Gravity Of The Situation....Pages 1-32
Physics of Artificial Gravity....Pages 33-58
History of Artificial Gravity....Pages 59-93
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Sensory-Motor System....Pages 95-136
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Cardiovascular System....Pages 137-162
Physiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: The Neuromuscular System....Pages 163-190
Phyysiological Targets of Artificial Gravity: Adaptive Processes in Bone....Pages 191-231
Interactions Among the Vestibular, Autonomic, and Skeletal Systems in Artificial Gravity....Pages 233-247
Interactions Among Artificial Gravity, The Affected Physiological Systems, and Nutrition....Pages 249-270
Artificial Gravity And The Immune System Function....Pages 271-286
Medical, Psychological, and Environmental Issues of Artificial Gravity....Pages 287-314
Safety Issues in Artificial Gravity Studies....Pages 315-334
Recommended Research....Pages 335-356
Back Matter....Pages 357-364
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