Weightlessness And Performance. A Review Of The Literature

Item

Title
Weightlessness And Performance. A Review Of The Literature
Description
The implications of weightlessness as encountered in space flight are discussed, and the known research dealing with the psychological and physiological effects of zero gravity is critically reviewed. Topics are grouped under the headings of orientation, psychomotor performance, and physiological functions, with a special section on methods of research. The major problem area indicated is the effect of weightlessness on gravity oriented sensory mechanisms, particularly the vestibular apparatus, and consequently on both physiological functions and psychomotor performance. An extensive bibliography is included.
Date
1961
Index Abstract
Contrails and DTIC
Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
ASD TR 61-166
Creator
Loftus, J. P.
Hammer, Lois Reel
Corporate Author
Aerospace Medical Research Labs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio
Laboratory
Behavioral Sciences Laboratory
Extent
34
Identifier
AD0267041
AD0267041
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project
7184
DoD Task
71585
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Report Availability
Full text available by request
Date Issued
1961-06
Abstract
The implications of weightlessness as encountered in space flight are discussed, and the known research dealing with the psychological and physiological effects of zero gravity is critically reviewed. Topics are grouped under the headings of orientation, psychomotor performance, and physiological functions, with a special section on methods of research. The major problem area indicated is the effect of weightlessness on gravity oriented sensory mechanisms, particularly the vestibular apparatus, and consequently on both physiological functions and psychomotor performance. An extensive bibliography is included.
Provenance
AFRL/VACA
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
v, 34 pages ; 28 cm.
Subject
Weightlessness
Simulation
Production
Water
Acceleration
Bibliographies
Psychology
Blood Circulation
Motion Sickness
Respiration
Motion
Sensitivity
Physiology
Vision
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force
Distribution Conflict
No