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Evolution of Russian Microgravity Countermeasures.
Eugenia N Yarmanova1, Inessa B Kozlovskaya, N N Khimoroda
1Institute of Biomedical Problems, Moscow, Russia.
Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
|December 3, 2015
Summary
Countermeasures are crucial for mitigating microgravity
Area of Science:
- Space medicine and physiology
- Astronaut health and performance
Background:
- Extended spaceflight causes detrimental physiological changes.
- Previous research on Salyut and Mir demonstrated the efficacy of countermeasures.
- International Space Station (ISS) countermeasures have evolved based on prior mission experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the countermeasures utilized during early International Space Station (ISS) missions.
- To highlight the evolution of spaceflight physiological support systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of hardware and techniques from Russian orbital stations (Salyut, Mir).
- Description of specific countermeasures used on early ISS missions.
- Inclusion of ground-based simulation experiment findings.
Main Results:
- Various countermeasures were employed on early ISS missions.
- These included treadmills, cycle ergometers, resistance bands, and specialized suits.
- Electrical stimulators, compression cuffs, and lower body negative pressure devices were also used.
Conclusions:
- Countermeasures are essential for maintaining astronaut health and performance during spaceflight.
- The development of ISS countermeasures reflects advancements in space medicine.
- Effective countermeasures ensure crew safety and successful mission completion.
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