Astronaut adaptation to 1 G following long duration space flightThe paper reviews the results of studies of changes undergone by several physiological systems (including the cardiovascular system, the fluid and electrolyte characteristics, the red blood cells, the bone and the muscle tissues, and the exercise capacity) due to the exposures to microgravity and to the adaptation to 1 G after a long-duration space flight. Special attention is given to the effects of various training protocols and countermeasures used to attenuate the physiological problems encountered upon return from space.
Document ID
19920039165
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Walker, John (Houston, University TX, United States)
Greenisen, Michael (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Cowell, Lynda L. (Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Fort Worth, United States)
Squires, William G. (Texas Lutheran College Seguin, United States)