Vestibulo-Oculomotor Research in Space

• Main Author: Clarke, Andrew H. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Neurosciences.; Biomedical engineering.; Neurology.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Neuropsychology.; Biomedicine.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology.

This monograph describes the findings of spaceflight research related to spatial orientation, sensorimotor coordination and mental function. Exposed to the microgravity conditions of spaceflight, the human experiences a variety of physiological and psychological problems, which are presented here. R...