Alteration of the state of motion of a human being in free fall
Orientation and attitude alteration of human body motion state in free fall studied with mathematical models
Kane, T. R.↗
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Mass measuring system Patent
Apparatus for measuring human body mass in zero or reduced gravity environment
Bricker, R. W.↗
Radiation model of man for analyses of future space missions
Human body radiation shielding, describing development of computerized standing and seated model for space missions
Kase, P. G.↗
Influence factors for the temperature control during exercise
Human body core temperature control dependence during exercise on heat dissipation, noting sweating control
Castle, B. L.↗
Conductive elastomeric extensometer
Bridge circuit, in which conductive elastomeric material is the variable leg, precisely measures surface area changes in the human body. Circuits are used singularly, or in quantity by adding elements and amplifier circuits. Elastomeric strips can be located in a form-fitting garment.
Gause, F. L.↗
Introduction to a Biological Systems Science
Biological systems analysis and biodynamic modelling of physiological and biological interrelationships in human body and mammals
Bloch, E.↗
Determination of the radionuclide content of feces and urine from astronauts engaged in space flight
Activation analysis of fecal samples from Apollo 7, 8, 9, and 10 astronauts to determine effects of space flight on mass balance of various elements by human body
Brodzinski, R. L.↗
Digital simulation of human temperature control
Human body temperature regulation feedback control system model by electric circuit analog, discussing digital simulation for static and dynamic responses
Linebarger, R. N.↗
Computerized anatomical model man for analyses of radiation doses
Computerized human body anatomical geometrical model with life size skeleton and organs scaling for radiation dosage analyses in space missions
Kase, P. G.↗
Human attitude control
Human body attitude control in space, using ten body complex geometry system, noting astronaut training jig
Huston, R. L.↗
Exercise temperature regulation in man during hypohydration and hyperhydration
Human body temperature regulation under various hydration regimes during exercise, noting changes related to sweating
Castle, B. L.↗
Southwest Research Institute assistance to NASA in biomedical areas of the technology utilization program
The problem statements presented relate mostly to research on prosthetic equipment and means of attaching biomedical and electronic devices to the human body. A patent application for a reliable switching element in a patient assist control units is also described.
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Tilting table for ergometer and for other biomedical devices
The apparatus is for testing the human body in a variety of positions, ranging from the vertical to the supine, while exercising on an ergometer; and can also be used for angular positioning of other biomedical devices. It includes a floor plate and a hinged plate upon which to fix the ergometer, a back rest and a head rest attached at right angles to said hinged plate and behind the seat of the ergometer, dual hydraulic cylinders for raising and lowering the hinged plate through 90 deg by means of a self contained hydraulic system, with valve means for control and positive stops on the apparatus to prevent over travel. Tests can be made with the subject positioned on the seat of the ergometer, through the various angles, with a substantially normal body attitude relative to the seat and ergometer.
Gause, R. L.↗
The Computerized Anatomical Man (CAM) model
A computerized anatomical man (CAM) model, representing the most detailed and anatomically correct geometrical model of the human body yet prepared, has been developed for use in analyzing radiation dose distribution in man. This model of a 50-percentile standing USAF man comprises some 1100 unique geometric surfaces and some 2450 solid regions. Internal body geometry such as organs, voids, bones, and bone marrow are explicitly modeled. A computer program called CAMERA has also been developed for performing analyses with the model. Such analyses include tracing rays through the CAM geometry, placing results on magnetic tape in various forms, collapsing areal density data from ray tracing information to areal density distributions, preparing cross section views, etc. Numerous computer drawn cross sections through the CAM model are presented.
Billings, M. P.↗
Analysis of swimming motions.
This paper presents an analysis of swimming motion with specific attention given to the flutter kick, the breast-stroke kick, and the breast stroke. The analysis is completely theoretical. It employs a mathematical model of the human body consisting of frustrums of elliptical cones. Dynamical equations are written for this model including both viscous and inertia forces. These equations are then applied with approximated swimming strokes and solved numerically using a digital computer. The procedure is to specify the input of the swimming motion. The computer solution then provides the output displacement, velocity, and rotation or body roll of the swimmer.
Gallenstein, J.↗
A gravity exercise system
An effective method for muscle conditioning during weightlessness flight is derived from isometric exercise. The basic principle of gravity exercise is to periodically displace the human body upon reactionless rollers so that spacial equilibrium can only be maintained by the proper tension and relaxation of the body's muscles. A rotating platform mounted upon two degrees of freedom rollers provides such a condition of gravitational reaction stress throughout each of its 360 deg rotation.
Brandt, W. E.↗
A case study of technology transfer: Rehabilitative engineering at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
The transfer of NASA technolgy to rehabilitative applications of artificial limbs is studied. Human factors engineering activities range from orthotic manipulators to tiny dc motors and transducers to detect and transmit voluntary control signals. It is found that bicarbon implant devices are suitable for medical equipment and artificial limbs because of their biological compatibility with human body fluids and tissues.
Hildred, W.↗
Surface potential profiles
The gathering of surface potential profiles by computerized processing of electrocardiogram data is projected. These profiles are concerned with the detail of localized potentials on the human body and are obtained by voltages plotted against electrode positions with time as the variable held constant. Sample and hold circuits are considered for processing the multiplexed signal and to digitize and code it for the tape recorder.
Sharp, J. K.↗