Vestibulo-Oculomotor Research in Space

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Clarke, Andrew H. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences,
• Θέματα: 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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction: Sensory Motor Physiology
• Spatial orientation, vestibulo-oculomotor research and space motion sickness
• Posture and locomotion
• Sensorimotor coordination
• Mental performance and cognition
• Nervous system development in microgravity
• Outlook: Space research and technology benefitting life on Earth.