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Maximizing information from space data resources: a case for expanding integration across research disciplines
Nandu Goswami1, Jerry J Batzel, Gilles Clément
1Institute of Physiology, Medical University of Graz, Harrachgasse 21, Graz 8010, Austria. nandu.goswami@medunigraz.at
European Journal of Applied Physiology
|October 18, 2012
Summary
Spaceflight impacts human regulatory systems. This paper advocates for integrating space and ground-based experiments to better understand these complex physiological responses and their potential Earth applications.
Area of Science:
- Space physiology
- Aerospace medicine
- Human physiology in space
Background:
- Spaceflight induces significant physiological changes affecting multiple regulatory systems.
- Understanding these complex interactions requires an integrative approach across various scales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for enhanced integration, archiving, and coordination of space and ground-based experiments.
- To explore mechanisms for interdisciplinary and cross-mission integration.
- To present discipline-specific reviews demonstrating integrated approaches.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing space and ground-based analogue experiments.
- Discussion of integration mechanisms across disciplines and missions.
- Inclusion of discipline-specific reviews on CNS adaptation, cerebral autoregulation, cardiovascular modeling, metabolic responses, and countermeasures.
Main Results:
- Spaceflight affects the central nervous system, cerebral autoregulation, cardiovascular system, and metabolism.
- Physiological countermeasures like exercise and artificial gravity are crucial.
- Integration across disciplines is essential for a comprehensive understanding.
Conclusions:
- Spaceflight physiology research necessitates a conceptual framework transcending disciplinary boundaries.
- Administrative commitment and investigator cooperation are vital for successful integration.
- Interdisciplinary research offers broader interpretation of results with potential Earth applications.
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