Astronaut Adaptation to 1 G Following Long Duration Space Flight 911463
The physiological effects of microgravity have come under intense study since the first space flight programs were initiated. With the possibility of manned space stations on the horizon and long-term space flight the need for effective countermeasures upon re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere become even more important. This review describes the changes observed in several physiological systems concentrating primarily on the adaptations of skeletal muscle as well as the effect of various training protocols and countermeasures used to attenuate the physiological problems microgravity presents following return to the earth.
Citation: Walker, J., Greenisen, M., Cowell, L., and Squires, W., "Astronaut Adaptation to 1 G Following Long Duration Space Flight," SAE Technical Paper 911463, 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/911463. Download Citation
Author(s):
John Walker, Michael Greenisen, Lynda L. Cowell, William G. Squires
Pages: 14
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1991 Transactions - Aerospace-V100-1
Related Topics:
Spacecraft
Microgravity
Education and training
Technical review
Entry, descent, and landing
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