Beschreibung:
This readable text presents findings from the life science experiments conducted during and after space missions. It provides an insight into the space medical community and the real challenges that face the flight surgeon and life science investigator.
"A total of more than 240 human space flights have been completed to date, involving about 450 astronauts from various countries, for a combined total presence in space of more than 70 years. The seventh long-duration expedition crew is currently in residence aboard the International Space Station, continuing a permanent presence in space that began in October 2000. During that time, investigations have been conducted on both humans and animal models to study the bone demineralization and muscle deconditioning, space motion sickness, the causes and possible treatment of postflight orthostatic intolerance, the changes in immune function, crew and crew-ground interactions, and the medical issues of living in a space environment, such as the effects of radiation or the risk of developing kidney stones.
to Space Life Sciences.- Space Biology.- The Neuro-Sensory System in Space.- The Cardio-Vascular System in Space.- The Musculo-Skeletal System in Space.- Psycho-Sociological Issues of Spaceflight.- Operational Space Medicine.- Space Life Sciences Investigator'S Guide.