Fundamentals of Space Medicine

• Main Author: Clément, Gilles (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Series: Space Technology Library ; 23
• Subjects: Physics.; Medicine.; Life sciences.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Social sciences.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Life Sciences, general.; Medicine/Public Health, general.; Social Sciences, general.

About 1200 human space flights have been completed to date, including more than 500 astronauts from various countries, for a combined total presence in space of about 90 years. The 21st expedition crew is currently in residence aboard the International Space Station, continuing a permanent presence...

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Space Life Sciences
• Chapter 2: Space Biology
• Chapter 3: The Neuro-Sensory System in Space
• Chapter 4: The Cardio-Vascular System in Space
• Chapter 5: The Musculo-Skeletal System in Space
• Chapter 6: Psychological Issues of Spaceflight
• Chapter 7: Operational Space Medicine
• Chapter 8: Life Support Systems
• Chapter 9: Space Life Sciences Investigator's Guide
• Index.