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cspg
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The Human Body and Weightlessness: Operational Effects, Problems and Countermeasures
by William Thornton and Frederick Bonato
This book focuses on all of the major problems associated with the absence of body weight in space, by analyzing effects, adaption, and re-adaptation upon returning to Earth, using sound scientific principles embedded in a historical context. Serious problems for space travelers range from Space Motion Sickness (SMS) to recently discovered ocular effects that may permanently impair vision. Fluid loss and shifts, spinal changes, and bone and muscle loss are also all results of weightlessness.

Starting with a brief definition and history of weightlessness, the authors then address in detail each problem as well as the countermeasures aimed at alleviating them. In some cases, alternative hypotheses regarding what can and should be attempted are also presented. As plans for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars develop, it will be essential to find countermeasures to weightlessness that are effective for missions that could span years.

Dr. Thornton is the veteran of two Shuttle flights (STS-8 and STS-51B). He is the only person to date who has designed and flown with his own lab and protocol (STS-8) and was in charge of the first animal flight (STS-51B).

  • Hardcover
  • Springer (October 8, 2016)
  • ISBN-10: 331932828X
  • ISBN-13: 978-3319328287

cspg
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Release date is November 11, 2017.

MCroft04
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I had the pleasure of speaking on the phone with Dr. Thornton about a month ago. It was a short (but fruitful) conversation, as he told me he was working on a big project and had little time to spare. This may be his big project.

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