NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Space adaptation syndrome: Incidence and operational implications for the space transportation system programBetter methods for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of the space adaptation syndome (SAS) were developed. A systematic, long range program of operationally oriented data collection on all individuals flying space shuttle missions was initiated. Preflight activities include the use of a motion experience questionnaire, laboratory tests of susceptibility to motion sickness induced by Coriolis stimuli and determinations of antimotion sickness drug efficacy and side effects. During flight, each crewmember is required to provide a daily report of symptom status, use of medications, and other vestibular related sensations. Additional data are obtained postflight. During the first nine shuttle missions, the reported incidence of SAS has been48%. Self-induced head motions and unusual visual orientation attitudes appear to be the principal triggering stimuli. Antimotion sickness medication, was of limited therapeutic value. Complete recovery from symptoms occurred by mission day three or four. Also of relevance is the lack of a statistically significant correlation between the ground based Coriolis test and SAS. The episodes of SAS have resulted in no impact to shuttle mission objectives and, no significant impact to mission timelines.
Document ID
19850012345
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Homick, J. L.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Reschke, M. F.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Vanderploeg, J. M.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Motion Sickness: Mechanisms, Prediction, Prevention and Treatment
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Accession Number
85N20655
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Document Inquiry

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available