Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library)
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Book Description
This book presents in a readable text the findings from the life science experiments conducted during and after space missions.
Topics discussed in this book include: adaptation of sensory-motor, cardiovascular, bone and muscle systems to the microgravity of spaceflight; psychological and sociological issues of living in a confined, isolated and stressful environment; operational space medicine, such as crew selection, training and in-flight health monitoring, countermeasures and support; results of space biology experiments on individual cells, plants, and animal models; and the impact of long-duration missions such as the human mission to Mars. The author also provides a detailed description of how to fly a space experiment, based on his own experience with research projects conducted onboard Salyut-7, Mir, Spacelab, and the Space Shuttle.
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(Microcosm Press) Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Toulouse, France. Explores the adaptation of sensory-motor, cardiovascular, bone, and muscle systems to the microgravity of space flight. Also addresses the psychological and sociological issues of living in a confined, isolated and stressful environment.
Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library),Gilles Clément,Springer,1402015984,Gynecology & Obstetrics,Internal Medicine,Medical,Medical / Nursing,Physiological effect,Space flight,Space medicine,Science / Astronomy
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