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Perception of linear acceleration in weightlessness.

A P Arrott1, L R Young, D M Merfeld

  • 1Payload Systems, Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|April 1, 1990
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Astronauts

Area of Science:

  • Space physiology
  • Human sensory perception
  • Vestibular system function

Background:

  • Understanding sensory perception is crucial for spaceflight.
  • The vestibular system's response to linear acceleration in microgravity requires further investigation.
  • Previous studies have explored space adaptation syndrome and sensorimotor changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perception and utilization of linear acceleration sensory information in astronauts.
  • To assess changes in response time and variability during and after spaceflight.
  • To evaluate performance in motion-related tasks in microgravity and upon return to Earth.

Main Methods:

  • Experiments conducted on Spacelab 1 (SL-1) and D-1 mission astronauts.
  • Utilized linear "sleds" for acceleration stimuli, both in-flight (D-1) and pre/post-flight.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline NeuroscienceNASA Discipline Number 00-00NASA Discipline Number 16-10NASA Experiment Number 1NS102NASA Experiment Number VS-NS 102NASA Program FlightNASA Program Space Physiology and CountermeasuresNon-NASA Center

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  • Measured subjective response time delays and response variability.
  • Assessed performance in a closed-loop motion nulling task.

    • Main Results:

    • A consistent reduction in the time delay between acceleration stimulus and subjective response was observed during weightlessness, though not statistically significant.
    • Increased response variability was noted when transitioning between different gravitational environments (pre/post-flight).
    • Subjective reports of perceived motion during sinusoidal oscillation in weightlessness were comparable to Earth-based experiences.
    • Enhanced performance in a closed-loop motion nulling task was observed post-flight in the Y and Z axes.

    Conclusions:

    • While microgravity affects response timing and variability, these changes were not functionally significant for linear acceleration perception.
    • The human sensory system demonstrates adaptability to altered gravitational conditions.
    • Post-flight sensorimotor performance improvements suggest a recalibration of the vestibular system.