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Neuroscience in Space
Taschenbuch von Millard F. Reschke (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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Why write this book? Of all the intricate components of the human body, the central nervous system is the most responsive to the environment, detecting and responding to changes immediately. Its complexity, however, also means that it is still one of nature¿s best-kept secrets. Considering that the exploration of space is often thought of as the final frontier in the discovery of our origin and the preparation for our future, Neuroscience in Space is a book addressing the last, and greatest, scientific frontier. All living things on Earth have evolved in the presence of gravity and all of their biological systems have anatomical and physiological mechanisms designed to interpret and measure the force of gravity. However, in the near weightlessness of space, the sensory systems that provide basic information regarding linear acceleration no longer function as they did on Earth. As a result, most if not all, physiological systems dependent on the body¿s central nervous system are in flux until a new microgravity state is realized. This includes adaptation of basic life sustaining functions such as blood pressure control and cardiac function, as well as other critical functions for everyday activities including balance, coordinated movement in three-dimensional space, and the regulation of sleep. Bones that supported body weight on the ground no longer have that load to bear. They begin to lose mass and strength, as do weight-bearing and postural muscles in the legs.
Why write this book? Of all the intricate components of the human body, the central nervous system is the most responsive to the environment, detecting and responding to changes immediately. Its complexity, however, also means that it is still one of nature¿s best-kept secrets. Considering that the exploration of space is often thought of as the final frontier in the discovery of our origin and the preparation for our future, Neuroscience in Space is a book addressing the last, and greatest, scientific frontier. All living things on Earth have evolved in the presence of gravity and all of their biological systems have anatomical and physiological mechanisms designed to interpret and measure the force of gravity. However, in the near weightlessness of space, the sensory systems that provide basic information regarding linear acceleration no longer function as they did on Earth. As a result, most if not all, physiological systems dependent on the body¿s central nervous system are in flux until a new microgravity state is realized. This includes adaptation of basic life sustaining functions such as blood pressure control and cardiac function, as well as other critical functions for everyday activities including balance, coordinated movement in three-dimensional space, and the regulation of sleep. Bones that supported body weight on the ground no longer have that load to bear. They begin to lose mass and strength, as do weight-bearing and postural muscles in the legs.
Über den Autor

Since the first orbital flight of John Glenn, investigations have been conducted on the adaptation of nervous functions to space flight Millard Reschke and Gilles Clément have been active in this research, with experiments flown onboard Salyut, Mir, Spacelab, and 30+ flights of the Space Shuttle . This book presents in a readable text and detailed illustrations the findings from these experiments conducted during and after space missions. The authors also identify the neuroscience research that is foreseen onboard the International Space Station and what do we need to learn to understand fully the implications and risks in this area for a human mission to Mars.

Zusammenfassung

This book offers an overview of neuroscience research performed in space since the observations made during the first manned space flights to the detailed scientific investigations currently being carried out onboard the International Space Station. This book is for the general scientific reader. Each project and the reason why it was done is described with illustrations, rationale and hypothesis, and a summary of results. Also, reference lists guide readers to the published papers from experiments. This book is a legacy of what we have learned on brain mechanisms and functions through research done in space, and a guide for what could be investigated in the future.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Space Neuroscience: What Is It?.- History of Space Neuroscience.- Operational Aspects.- Sensory Functions in Space.- Posture, Movement and Locomotion.- Compensatory Eye Movements.- Spatial Orientation.- Countermeasures.- A Vision for Space Neuroscience.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
Fachbereich: Raumfahrttechnik
Genre: Importe, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: xiv
322 S.
100 s/w Illustr.
20 farbige Illustr.
322 p. 120 illus.
20 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9780387789491
ISBN-10: 0387789499
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 11368410
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Reschke, Millard F.
Clément, Gilles
Hersteller: Springer New York
Springer US, New York, N.Y.
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 178 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Millard F. Reschke (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.08.2008
Gewicht: 0,593 kg
Artikel-ID: 101830666
Über den Autor

Since the first orbital flight of John Glenn, investigations have been conducted on the adaptation of nervous functions to space flight Millard Reschke and Gilles Clément have been active in this research, with experiments flown onboard Salyut, Mir, Spacelab, and 30+ flights of the Space Shuttle . This book presents in a readable text and detailed illustrations the findings from these experiments conducted during and after space missions. The authors also identify the neuroscience research that is foreseen onboard the International Space Station and what do we need to learn to understand fully the implications and risks in this area for a human mission to Mars.

Zusammenfassung

This book offers an overview of neuroscience research performed in space since the observations made during the first manned space flights to the detailed scientific investigations currently being carried out onboard the International Space Station. This book is for the general scientific reader. Each project and the reason why it was done is described with illustrations, rationale and hypothesis, and a summary of results. Also, reference lists guide readers to the published papers from experiments. This book is a legacy of what we have learned on brain mechanisms and functions through research done in space, and a guide for what could be investigated in the future.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Space Neuroscience: What Is It?.- History of Space Neuroscience.- Operational Aspects.- Sensory Functions in Space.- Posture, Movement and Locomotion.- Compensatory Eye Movements.- Spatial Orientation.- Countermeasures.- A Vision for Space Neuroscience.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
Fachbereich: Raumfahrttechnik
Genre: Importe, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: xiv
322 S.
100 s/w Illustr.
20 farbige Illustr.
322 p. 120 illus.
20 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9780387789491
ISBN-10: 0387789499
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 11368410
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Reschke, Millard F.
Clément, Gilles
Hersteller: Springer New York
Springer US, New York, N.Y.
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 178 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Millard F. Reschke (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.08.2008
Gewicht: 0,593 kg
Artikel-ID: 101830666
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