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    • Human factors and performance in extreme environments
    • Aerospace medicine and human physiology
    • Occupational health and safety in space exploration

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    • Spacecraft cabins generate persistent noise from life support, electronics, and attitude control systems.
    • The impact of varying noise intensity on cognitive load and performance in microgravity remains poorly understood.
    • Understanding these effects is crucial for astronaut well-being and mission effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of different spacecraft noise intensity levels on cognitive load and operational performance in a simulated microgravity environment.
    • To quantify the relationship between noise exposure and human performance metrics such as pupil dilation, task completion time, and accuracy.
    • To provide empirical data for improving spacecraft habitability and astronaut task optimization.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty volunteers performed simulated space station tasks (warning alarms, rendezvous/docking) in a virtual reality head-down posture.
    • Four distinct noise intensity levels, recorded from the Tiangong space station, were used to simulate typical functional module noise.
    • Cognitive load was assessed via average pupil diameter, alongside task completion time and accuracy.

    Main Results:

    • Steady-state noise intensity significantly affected average pupil diameter, indicating a substantial impact on cognitive load.
    • Noise levels exceeding 65 dB(A) markedly increased cognitive load interference and reduced operational efficiency.
    • Task accuracy decreased progressively with increasing noise levels, and alarm event complexity extended task completion times.

    Conclusions:

    • This study provides novel empirical evidence on how varying noise levels affect human performance in microgravity.
    • Findings highlight the detrimental effects of high-intensity noise on cognitive load and task execution.
    • The results are vital for enhancing spacecraft habitability design and optimizing astronaut performance in future missions.