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Record Nr.

UNINA9910253951403321

Autore

Clarke Andrew H

Titolo

Vestibulo-Oculomotor Research in Space [[electronic resource] /] / by Andrew H. Clarke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-59933-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIV, 74 p. 52 illus., 34 illus. in color.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences, , 2196-5560

Disciplina

612.8

Soggetti

Neurosciences

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Neurology 

Neuropsychology

Biomedical engineering

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Neurology

Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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. Recent findings of sensory motor research in space are depicted and their benefits for life on earth discussed. The examination of the vestibulo-oculomotor system for example has led to the development of innovative devices for the measurement of three-dimensional eye and head movements. These devices are



currently employed in Earthbound applications such as eye laser surgery. The book is written for students and researchers in neurosciences, biomedical engineering, for neurologists and psychologists as well as for persons wanting to know more about biomedical research in space and its application on earth.