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1. Acclimation during space flight: effects on human physiology

Author

Williams, David, Kuipers, Andre, Mukai, Chiaki, and Thirsk, Robert

Subjects
Acclimatization -- Physiological aspects, Acclimatization -- Research, Astronauts -- Physiological aspects, Astronauts -- Health aspects, Astronauts -- Research, Space flight -- Health aspects, Space flight -- Research, Space medicine -- Research
Abstract

Published at www.cmaj.ca on June 9, 2009 Key points * Physiologic acclimation to space flight is a complex process involving multiple systems. * Countermeasures before, during and after space flight [...]

Published
2009

2. The space-flight environment: the international space station and beyond

Author

Thirsk, Robert, Kuipers, Andre, Mukai, Chiaki, and Williams, David

Subjects
Astronauts -- Health aspects, Space environment -- Influence, Space environment -- Research, Space ships -- Design and construction, Space ships -- Usage, Space vehicles -- Design and construction, Space vehicles -- Usage
Abstract

Human space exploration is dependent on robust spacecraft design and sophisticated life-support technologies, both of which are critical for working in the hostile space environment. This article focuses on the [...]

Published
2009

3. Spinoffs from space

Author

Thirsk, Robert, Kuipers, Andre, Mukai, Chiaki, and Williams, David

Subjects
Technology application, Space technology -- Usage, Medicine -- Practice, Medicine -- Technology application
Abstract

Published at www.cmaj.ca on June 15, 2009. Some of the technological advances required for space travel and the understanding gained through space research have proved useful in the practice of [...]

Published
2009

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