Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Fraser, T. M..
The subjective effects of sustained acceleration are discussed, including positive, negative, forward, backward, and lateral acceleration effects. Physiological effects, such as retinal and visual response, unconsciousness and cerebral function, pulmonary response, and renal output, are studied. Human tolerance and performance under sustained acceleration are ascertained.
Rotary acceleration is found to be a manifestation of angular acceleration, and is always present during steady state spinning or tumbling, even when the angular velocity is constant. Subjective reactions and tolerances, performance, physiological effects, and pathological effects are reviewed for rotary acceleration. Thresholds for stimulation perception by angular acceleration in man are presented in tabular form.
Physiological measurement techniques reviewed for applicability to conditions of manned space laboratory
Leisure time and recreation facilities during long duration space missions, discussing astronaut selection procedure, active recreation, passive enjoyment and exercise programs
Free internal volume requirements of space vehicles for long duration missions from studies of human confinement with elements of isolation and perceptual deprivation
Spacecraft habitability for long duration manned space flight missions
Preserving, refrigerating, drying, lyophilization and freezing of body fluids and effluent evaluated for storage capabilities on Apollo type spacecraft
Psychophysiological effects of confinement on man, especially isolation and sensory deprivation, as factor in manned space flight