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Toxicological implications of extended space flightsThis paper draws attention to the needs and mechanisms for shielding crewmembers on long-duration space flights from hazards related to chemical toxicants. Specific attention is given to existing data on sources of impaired performance, namely, neurotoxicants, respiratory infections, pulmonary function. The behavioral effects associated with long-term exposure to volatile organic solvents can impair crucial functional parameters of space flight and mission objectives. Respiratory infections contribute to performance decrements of up to 20 percent, and pulmonary function can be impaired by contaminants such as ozone leading to reduced performance. It is concluded that these and other sources of toxicologically induced performance reductions be studied since they impinge on vehicle design and mission objectives.
Document ID
19920067561
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Weiss, Bernard
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Utell, Mark
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Morrow, Paul
(Rochester, University NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Acta Astronautica
Volume: 27
ISSN: 0094-5765
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
92A50185
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NIH-ES-01247
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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