| A Human Factors Evaluation of the Space Shuttle Cockpit Avionics Upgrade |
Sep 2012 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Michael S Westenhaver; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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 | During the late 90s, NASA retrofitted the Space Shuttle fleet with a glass cockpit. The new displays replicated legacy formats developed in the 70s, and did not leverage 20 years of display technology and human factors advances. To address this shortcoming the Cockpit Avionics Upgrade (CAU) was initiated to reduce mental workload (MW), increase situational awareness (SA), and enhance performance. Despite the CAU demonstrating improvements in MW, SA, and performance, ... |
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| Human Estimation of Slope, Distance, and Height of Terrain in Simulated Lunar Conditions |
Feb-2009 |
261 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher Oravetz; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
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| As NASA's Vision for Space Exploration seeks to explore mountainous regions near the southern pole, astronauts will require accurate navigational assistance. Current and future technology will likely be available; however, the human's own perception of the terrain may affect their confidence in these instruments and be necessary during emergency situations. These unique lunar conditions are expected to affect human perception: the lack of an atmosphere, the non-Lambertian regolith reflectance properties, ... |
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| Extending NASA's Exemption from the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act |
08 MAY 2008 |
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| Authors:
Carl Behrens; Mary B. Nikitin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | The Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 (INA) was enacted to help stop foreign transfers to Iran of weapons of mass destruction, missile technology, and advanced conventional weapons technology, particularly from Russia. Section 6 of the INA banned U.S. payments to Russia in connection with the International Space Station (ISS) unless the U.S. President determined that Russia was taking steps to prevent such proliferation. When the President in 2004 announced that ... |
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| Space Exploration: Issues Concerning the Vision for Space Exploration |
04 JAN 2006 |
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| Authors:
Marcia S. Smith; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| CRS Report for Congress Received through the CRS Web Order Code RS21720 Updated January 4, 2006 Space Exploration: Issues Concerning the Marcia S. Smith Resources, Science, and Industry Division On January 14, 2004, President George W. Bush announced new goals for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), directing the agency to focus on returning humans to the Moon by 2020, and eventually sending them to Mars and worlds beyond. ... |
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| Sensitivity of S-Cat to Sleep Deprivation |
JAN 2006 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Joanthan French; Kelly J. Neville; Douglas R. Eddy; William F. Storm; Rebecca Cardenas; Christopher Flynn; James C. Miller; EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIV DAYTONA BEACH FL
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| NASA has need of a rapid, reliable and non-invasive means to objectively evaluate the cognitive ability of astronauts to perform mission critical tasks, particularly during extended duration space flight One such means under consideration is the Spaceflight-Cognitive Assessment Tool (S-CAT), a tool designed to assess cognitive performance using a set of five cognitive performance tests. The current study had multiple goals, one of which was to evaluate the sensitivity of ... |
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| Space Stations |
17 NOV 2005 |
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| Authors:
Marcia S. Smith; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Congress continues to debate NASA's International Space Station (ISS), a permanently occupied facility in Earth orbit where astronauts live and conduct research. Congress appropriated approximately $35 billion for the program from FY1985-2005. The initial FY2006 ISS request was $2.180 billion: $1.857 billion for construction and operations and $324 million for research to be conducted by ISS crews. In a July budget amendment, NASA transferred $168 million for ISS Crew/Cargo Services ... |
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| China's Space Program: An Overview |
18 OCT 2005 |
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| Authors:
Marcia S. Smith; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The People's Republic of China successfully completed its second human space flight mission on October 17, 2005. China is only the third country, after Russia and the United States, able to launch people into space. Its first human space flight was in 2003 when a single astronaut, or "taikonaut," made a flight lasting slightly less than a day. The 2005 flight lasted 5 days, and involved two taikonauts. As the ... |
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| Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Monitoring Lactate and Glucose |
JUL 2005 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew R. Glucksberg; Joseph Walsh; Richard V. Duyne; NORTHWESTERN UNIV EVANSTON IL
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| The development of robust, portable, and simple biomedical device for the monitoring of glucose, lactate and other metabolites of interest is of great practical importance to routine treatment of diabetes and to the evaluation of individuals under high-stress situations, e.g. warfighters and astronauts. Raman spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool that permits the unambiguous identification of molecules based on their unique vibrational modes. This spectral fingerprinting of molecules is well ... |
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| Liability Issues Associated With the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster |
12 FEB 2003 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew W. Murnane; Daniel Inkelas; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
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| The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia resulted in the tragic deaths of seven astronauts and a hail of debris strewed over parts of at least two states. Investigators remain uncertain why Columbia was lost; there have been no definitive determinations of underlying causes or fault. But while the facts of the Columbia disaster are unclear, the legal principles and processes that govern possible compensation for the resultant losses of ... |
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| Publications and Presentations of the Ophthalmology Branch, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1960-1970 |
AUG 2002 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Tredici; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE OPTHALMOLOGY BRANCH
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| Aerospace ophthalmology combines the practice of Clinical Ophthalmology and Aerospace Medicine in attempting to solve the visual and ophthalmological problems of the aviator and astronaut. The Ophthalmology Branch of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine has exclusively performed this task for nearly 85 years. The visual problems and solutions proposed are documented in the publications and invited presentations of Ophthalmology Branch personnel, listed for the years 1960 through 1970. They ... |
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| Publications and Presentations of the Ophthalmology Branch, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1971-1980 |
JUL 2002 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Tredici; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX CLINICAL SCIENCES DIV
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| Aerospace ophthalmology combines the practice of Clinical Ophthalmology and Aerospace Medicine in attempting to solve the visual and ophthalmological problems of the aviator and astronaut. The Ophthalmology Branch of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine has exclusively performed this task for nearly 85 years. The visual problems and solutions proposed are documented in the publications and invited presentations of Ophthalmology Branch personnel, listed for the years 1971 through 1980. They ... |
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| Shared Virtual Environments for Collective Training |
01 NOV 2000 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
R. B. Loftin; HOUSTON UNIV TX DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| Historically NASA has trained teams of astronauts by bringing them to the Johnson Space Center in Houston to undergo generic training, followed by mission-specific training. This latter training begins after a crew has been selected for a mission (perhaps two years before the launch of that mission). While some Space Shuttle flights have included an astronaut from a foreign country, the International Space Station will be consistently crewed by teams ... |
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| The Feasibility of Using Robotic Systems at the International Space Station for Exterior Inspections |
13 JUN 2000 |
167 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa Kaplan; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| The ability to inspect or observe a structure from an external perspective is very important when that structure is an orbiting space station. In fact, whether or not the capability to do so exists at a space station could have a critical effect on the lives of the astronauts living and working on board. For example, in June of 1997, a Progress resupply vehicle struck the ... |
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| Publications and Presentations of the Ophthalmology Branch, Armstrong Laboratory and USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1991-2000 |
JUN 2000 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Tredici; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX CLINICAL SCIENCES DIV
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| Aerospace ophthalmology combines the practice of Clinical Ophthalmology and Aerospace Medicine in attempting to solve the visual and ophthalmological problems of the aviator and astronaut. The Ophthalmology Branch of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine has exclusively performed this task for nearly 85 years. The visual problems and solutions proposed are documented in the publications and invited presentations of Ophthalmology Branch personnel, listed for the years 1991 through 2000. They ... |
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| Variability Reduction and Design of Experiments Techniques for ImprovingSystem Performance of the International Space Station Kit for External Repair ofModule Impacts |
FEB 2000 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Ravi I. Chaudhary; Rafael Moras; Stephen Hall; William Bohl; SAINT MARY'S UNIV OF SAN ANTONIO TX
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| The Kit for Repair of Module Impacts, or KERMIt, is designed to provide astronauts with a patch kit to seal damaged International Space Station (ISS) modules. The patch is applied externally and requires Extravehicular Activity, or space walks, in order to install the patch. The installation procedure is crew intensive and requires injection of an adhesive to form a lasting environmental seal, restoring atmospheric conditions ... |
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| Selected Articles |
18 NOV 96 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| CONTENTS: CHINESE SPACEFLIGHT SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, by Zhang Liyu; BELTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF COSMONAUTS' BODIES, by Zhang Xiaotong, Xue Fuxing; SPOT IMAGERY COMPANY WILL SELL SOVIET SATELLITE PHOTOS TO THE U.S. AND CANADA, by Xie Fuxing; U.S. ASTRONAUTS WILL CARRY OUT LONG TERM FLIGHT ON SOVIET UNION'S PEACE, by Xie Ping; CHINA'S C801 MISSILE PROPULSION SYSTEM, by Qiu Shanchang, Zhou Zhongling; C801 MISSILE AUTOPILOT, by ... |
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| Outline of Neuropsychiatry in Aviation Medicine II |
DEC 95 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Suzanne E. McGlohn; Raymond E. King; John C. Patterson; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| This manual discusses issues in psychiatry and psychology unique to aerospace medicine including: psychiatric disease in the aviator, selection of aircrew and astronauts, fear of flying, and the personality of the successful aviator. This manual addresses issues not emphasized in the typical psychiatry or psychology text, specifically airsickness, combat stress, aircrew fatigue management, prisoner-of-war experiences, and sequelae of aviation mishaps (accidents). Other issues in psychiatry and psychology, which are not ... |
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| Clinical Aspects of the Control of Plasma Volume at Microgravity and During Return to One Gravity |
DEC 95 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Victor A. Convertino; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| Plasma volume is reduced by 10%-20% within 24 to 48 h of exposure to simulated or actual microgravity. The clinical importance of microgravity- induced hypovolemia is manifested by its relationship with orthostatic intolerance and reduced VO2max after return to one gravity (1G). Since there is no evidence to suggest plasma volume reduction during microgravity is associated with thirst or renal dysfunctions, a diuresis induced by an immediate blood volume shift ... |
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| China's Yuan-Wang Ocean-Going Instrumentation Ships |
05 APR 95 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Wang Shiying; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The Yuan-Wang ocean-going ships are an important part of the space TT&C networks in China. They have successfully completed 11 missions in the past 20 years. The tasks of these ships are to track and measure the flight path data of spacecraft and launch rockets, to receive remote information to transmit commands as well as to communicate with and to try to retrieve astronauts during re-entry and splash-down over the ... |
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| Back to the Moon by 2001 |
APR 95 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
John A. Kurtz; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| It has been more than 22 years since our last manned expedition to the moon. Since that time, our once pristine civilian space program, as represented by NASA, has atrophied into little more than a very expensive 'Space trucking System', occasionally dabbling in exploration. What NASA needs is an infusion of new life and a new challenge to get it back on track. The space program needs a directed purpose. ... |
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| Military Man in Space Essential to National Strategy |
APR 95 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph A. Carretto Jr; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States has never had a consistent policy regarding the use of military men and women in space. At a time when the United States, and much of the developed world,has become critically dependent on space assets, continued inconsistency may prove detrimental to U.S. national interests. This paper proposes that using military "soldiers" in space is important to the national security of the United States. It begins with a ... |
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| Astronaut Selection (NASA-MIPR) |
JAN 95 |
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| Authors:
John C. Patterson; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| Since the last technical note, one selection cycle has been run: 26 June - 2 September 1994. A selection cycle had been planned for fall, 1993 but was cancelled by NASA. During the June - September cycle a total of 122 applicants were screened, about 20 applicants for each of the 6 weeks. From these applicants 10 pilots and 9 mission specialist candidates were selected. Among those selected 6 were ... |
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| Modeling Platform Dynamics and Physiological Response to Short Arm Centrifugation |
MAR 94 |
182 pages |
| Authors:
David J. Pancratz; John B. Bomar Jr.; James H. Raddin Jr; BIODYNAMIC RESEARCH CORP SAN ANTONIO TX
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| An analysis is presented for the operation of a short radius centrifuge on an orbiting platform. A review of literature confirms that such a centrifuge could be useful in ameliorating the effects of microgravity deconditioning of astronauts. Our analysis indicates that operation of the centrifuge could generate potentially destabilizing forces and moments. Several ideas for reducing or eliminating the forces and moments are discussed. The use of pedals to drive ... |
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| JPRS Report, Central Eurasia, Aviation and Cosmonautics. No. 1, January 1993 |
16 AUG 1993 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBI S) and Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) publications contain political, military, economic, environmental, and sociological news, commentary, and other information, as well as scientific and technical data and reports. All information has been obtained from foreign radio and television broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, books, and periodicals. Items generally are processed from the first or best available sources. It should not be inferred that they ... |
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| Design Considerations for Remotely Operated Welding in Space: Task Definition and Visual Weld Monitoring Experiment |
MAY 93 |
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| Authors:
Charles M. Reynerson; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF OCEAN ENGINEERING
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| This thesis explores the concept of welding in a space environment with the use of automation. Since the amount of time astronauts can work outside a spacecraft is limited, future construction and repair tasks will likely be' assisted by automation. It is also likely that remote space welding will be needed for the construction of large-scale space structures in earth orbit as well as for lunar and martian ground-based structures. ... |
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| Annual National Conference of Black Physics Students (7th) Held in East Lansing, Michigan on 12-13 February 1993 |
13 FEB 93 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
MICHIGAN STATE UNIV EAST LANSING
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| Over 200 students attended making this the largest NCBPS conference to date. The students participated in technical presentations, tours of research facilities, a career and educational fair, workshop, a dinner with Colonel Fred Gregory, an African American astronaut, and other various activities. The National Conference of Black Physics students began in 1986 when several Black physics graduate students at MIT and Harvard decided to address ... |
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| Effects of Space Radiation on Humoral and Cellular Immunity in Rhesus Monkeys |
DEC 92 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William H. Stone; Michael L. Miller; TRINITY UNIV SAN ANTONIO TX
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| The objective of this study was to complete profiles of immune competence in rhesus monkeys more than 25 years after single exposures to protons of different energies. Access to irradiated animals provided a unique opportunity to study late effects on the immune systems of nonhuman primates; late immunological defects could be relevant to astronauts and high-flying pilots. Working with the primate model allowed us to assess the possible late effects ... |
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| The Design of an Adaptive Attitude Control System |
SEP 92 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Nicholas F. Russo; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research designed and simulated an adaptive attitude control system for the Crew Equipment/Retriever (CER) during autonomous attitude hold and large angle or slewing maneuvers. The CER is a proposed space robot that deploys from the Space Station and retrieves any lost equipment or incapacitated astronauts. The moment of inertia tensor for the CER and acquired target is not known a priori. In this research, the moment of inertia tensor ... |
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| Results of Earth Observation Study on STS-31 for Terra Geode |
MAY 92 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
John Karpiscak III; ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL FORT LEONARD WOOD MO
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| Terra Geode is a MMIS experiment developed by the U.S. Army Engineer School. The experiment is designed to evaluate the utility of a trained military space-based observer providing information for tactical movement. The experiment is being done in four phases, (1) military astronaut observations, (2) geologist-astronaut observations, (3) military payload specialist observations, and (4) permanent manned presence in space. Phase I consisted of the planning stages and informal discussions with ... |
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| Exploration of the Utility of Military Man in Space in the Year 2025 |
MAR 92 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel L. Hansen; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology, USSR: Space |
22 NOV 1991 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This document contains articles that have been translated from foreign periodicals into English. These articles concern Space sciences issues in the USSR. Some topics discussed are manned mission highlights, space sciences, interplanetary sciences, space engineering, space applications, space policy and administration. |
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| JPRS Report, Science and Technology, USSR: Space |
20 SEP 1991 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This document contains articles translated from foreign periodicals into English that concern space science issues in the USSR. Some topics discussed are manned mission highlights, space sciences, space engineering, space applications, space policies, and administration. |
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| Trade Study of Three Oxygen Processors for the Martian Atmosphere |
SEP 91 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Steven R. Plystak; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis is focused toward the Mars atmosphere and its potential resource use for life support systems which provide oxygen to astronauts during all phases of a mission. The weight required to send numerous oxygen tanks to Mars would drastically increase the cost of the mission and might even take up space in the rocket for other needed items on Mars. The solution to this problem is to design a ... |
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| Motion Sickness: Significance in Aerospace Operations and Prophylaxis (Le Mal des Transports: Son Importance pour les Operations Aerospatiales et Prophylaxies) |
SEP 91 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| In aerospace activities, motion sickness, specifically airsickness, continues to be a problem during flying training and in regular operations of aircrew and passengers (e.g. paratroops). Simulator sickness can degrade the effectiveness of simulator training and space sickness reduces the efficiency of astronauts. Seasickness is also of aeromedical concern in so far as it affects aircrew operating from ships and the survivability of ditched aviators. The Lecture Series has been designed, ... |
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| Dynamic Control of a Space Robot System With No Thrust Jets Controlled Base |
AUG 91 |
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| Authors:
Yangsheng Xu; Heung-Yeung Shum; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA ROBOTICS INST
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| In this paper we discuss dynamic control of a free-flying space robot system where the base attitude is not controlled by thrust jets. Without external forces and moments, the system is governed by linear and angular momentum conservation laws. We first derive the system dynamic formulations in joint space and in inertia space, based on Lagrangian dynamics. Then we discuss the fact that dynamics of a space robot system can ... |
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| Upper Body Exercise: Physiology and Training Application for Human Presence in Space |
JUL 91 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Michael N. Sawka; Kent B. Pandolf; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA
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| In the weightless state astronauts do a substantial amount of work with their arms and hands. Upper body exercise elicits a peak oxygen uptake approximately 70% of that obtained during lower body exercise; in addition, upper body exercise requires a greater oxygen uptake at a given power output than low body exercise. Therefore, when performing exercise at a given power output, both the absolute and relative exercise intensity is greater ... |
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| JPRS Report, Soviet Union, Aviation & Cosmonautics, No. 10, October 1990 |
28 JUN 91 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report contains translations of selected articles in the Russian-language monthly journal AVIATSIYA I KOSMONAVTIKA published in Moscow. |
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| Determination of Flight Hardware Configuration of Energy-Absorbing Attenuator for Proposed Space Station Crew and Equipment Translation Aid Cart |
APR 91 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Edwin L. Fasanella; Karen E. Jackson; Lisa E. Jones; John E. Teter Jr; NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HAMPTON VA LANGLEY RESEARCH CEN TER
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| A device incorporating a crushable honeycomb column as the energy- absorbing mechanism was designed as an emergency stopping device for the crew and equipment translation aid (CETA) cart. The CETA cart is designed to transport astronauts along a monorail on the space station. Impact tests were performed to determine which honeycomb design provided a stopping force of 100 lb and energy dissipation of at least 1650 in-lb for 16.5 in. ... |
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| Perturbations, Untruncated in Eccentricity, for an Orbit in an Axis- Symmetric Gravitational Field |
MAR 91 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
R. H. Gooding; ROYAL AEROSPACE ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| By recourse to a particular system of spherical polar coordinates based on the mean orbital plane, an orbital theory has been developed that leads to extremely compact first-order perturbation formulae associated with the general zonal harmonic, J sub l. The formulae are complete (untruncated in eccentricity) and generalize, via recurrence relations, the author's earlier results for the effects of J sub 2 (analysed to second order) and J sub 3. ... |
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| Parametric Studies of Dense Plasma Focus for Fusion Space Propulsion with D - He3 |
MAR 91 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
C. L. Leakeas; PHILLIPS LAB EDWARDS AFB CA
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| A coaxial electrode system known as the dense plasma focus (DPF) is investigated as a possible space propulsion concept. A large potential difference between the electrodes ionizes the gaseous fusion fuel and forms an annular plasma sheath. This sheath then propagates down the length of the anode entraining additional fuel along the way. The rundown phase is analyzed by solving the momentum equation using this snowplow model. At the end ... |
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| Human Support Issues and Systems for the Space Exploration Initiative: Results from Project Outreach |
91 |
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| Authors:
J. Aroesty; R. Zimmerman; J. Logan; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Human support issues hold the key to mankind's future in space. Success in resolving these issues and achieving the broader goals of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) will evolve only from a view of human space exploration as an ongoing enterprise where investments in research and development resolve operational problems, create infrastructure for future missions, and provide spinoffs that enrich the quality of American life. Fundamental questions of crew adaptability, ... |
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| Publications and Presentations of the Ophthalmology Branch, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1981-1990 |
DEC 1990 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Tredici; Bertha B. Second; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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| Aerospace ophthalmology combines the practice of Clinical Ophthalmology and Aerospace Medicine in attempting to solve the visual and ophthalmological problems of the aviator and astronaut. The Ophthalmology Branch of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine has exclusively performed this task for nearly 75 years. The visual problems and solutions proposed are documented in the publications and invited presentations of Ophthalmology Branch personnel, listed in chronological order for the years 1981 ... |
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| Late Immunobiological Effects of Space Radiation |
DEC 90 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
William H. Stone; Michael L. Miller; TRINITY UNIV SAN ANTONIO TX
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| The objective of this investigation was to obtain profiles of immune competence in primates more than 25 years following exposures to protons. The availability of irradiated animals provided a unique opportunity to study immune defects which could be relevant to astronauts and high flying pilots. The Delayed Radiation Effects Colony at Brooks Air Force Base provided blood samples. Antibody mediated immune function (associated with B-cell function) was assessed by measuring ... |
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| Publications and Presentations of the Opthalmology Branch, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1981-1990 |
DEC 90 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas J. Tredici; Bertha B. Secord; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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| Aerospace ophthalmology combines the practice of Clinical Ophthalmology and Aerospace Medicine in attempting to solve the visual and ophthalmological problems of the aviator and astronaut. The Ophthalmology Branch of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine has exclusively performed this task for nearly 75 years. The visual problems and solutions proposed are documented in the publications and invited presentations of Ophthalmology Branch personnel, listed in chronological order for the years 1981 ... |
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| JPRS Report, Soviet Union, Aviation & Cosmonautics, No. 5, May 1990 |
11 OCT 1990 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Effect of Heating on Tendon and Joint Blood Flow |
JUN 90 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
William P. Fife; TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION HYPERBARIC LAB
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| Current decompression sickness prevention techniques which offer only limited or intermittent perfusion of 'tight' connective tissues is the suspected reason for long nitrogen washout times. If this is the case, we propose to investigate whether heat applied to bends-susceptible joints may increase perfusion and decrease washout times. A laser Doppler probe was used to evaluate perfusion in Achilles tendons of 20 pigs, 5 dogs, and 4 goats. Baseline measurements were ... |
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| JPRS Report, Science & Technology, USSR: Space |
15 MAR 90 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| Effect of Age, Occupation, and Physical Training on Human Tolerance to Long-Term Acceleration |
16 AUG 89 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
P. M. Suvorov; FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The effect of the age, occupation and physical training on the human tolerance to long term accelerations was investigated. 427 test subjects - fighter pilots, engineers, physicians and research workers were used in the experiments. The lowest tolerance was found in the test subjects of the age range of 20-24 while the highest in those of 30-34. The test subject of 40-49 showed a decreased tolerance to accelerations. Certain differences ... |
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| JPRS Report, Soviet Union: Aviation and Cosmonautics, No. 11, November 1988 |
13 JUN 89 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The following are translations of selected articles from the Russian- language monthly journal AVIATSIYA I KOSMONAVTIKA published in Moscow. Refer to the table of contents for a listing of any articles not translated. Topics include aviation and astronautics. ANNOTATION: JPRS Report, Soviet Union: Aviation and Cosmonautics, No. 11, November 1988. --Translation. |
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| Long Term Mortality and Cancer Risk in Irradiated Rhesus Monkeys |
89 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
David H. Wood; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
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| Lifetime observations on a group of 358 rhesus monkeys indicate that life expectancy loss from exposure to protons in the energy range encountered in the Van Allen belts and solar proton events is influenced primarily by the dose rather than by the energy of radiation. After 24 years, life expectancy losses from similar surface doses of low-LET (138-2300 MeV) and high-LET (32-55 MeV) protons are not significantly different, but the ... |
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