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Life sciences research using a lunar laboratoryThe necessity for life sciences research on the lunar surface in order to determine the consequences of returning from extended missions in various low gravity environments and of transiting through high multiple gravity forces during decelerations is discussed. The functions of a lunar gravitational biology laboratory are outlined. Lunar science objectives include investigations in developmental biology including the evaluation of the capacity of diverse organisms to undergo normal development and the evaluation of the use of the lunar environment to study specific developmental phenomena in ways that cannot be accomplished by earth-based research. The need for musculoskeletal studies to examine the dynamics of osteoclast and osteoblast formation and breakdown and to address bone and demineralization problems is discussed. Biological adaptation to hypogravic environments and the effects of radiation and electromagnetic environmental factors are also considered.
Document ID
19910029445
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cipriano, Leonard F.
(NASA Ames Research Center; Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Ballard, Rodney W.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1990
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 90-530
Accession Number
91A14068
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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