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Problems of sensorimotor coordination in weightlessness

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  • 1Department of Physiology, German Sports University, 50927, Cologne, Germany. bock@hrz.dshs-koeln.de

Brain Research. Brain Research Reviews
|October 31, 1998
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Human sensorimotor coordination in space is variable due to sensorimotor discordance. Adaptation to weightlessness requires cognitive resources, impacting performance unpredictably during space missions.

Area of Science:

  • Human sensorimotor control
  • Space physiology
  • Cognitive neuroscience

Background:

  • Previous studies on human sensorimotor coordination in space yield conflicting results regarding pointing accuracy, speed, and tracking performance.
  • Inconclusive findings highlight the need for a better understanding of human performance in weightlessness for both scientific and operational reasons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a conceptual framework explaining the diversity in sensorimotor performance data from space missions.
  • To identify future research directions for studying sensorimotor adaptation in altered gravity environments.
  • To address the operational importance of understanding human performance in space.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a conceptual framework based on sensorimotor discordance and resource allocation.
Keywords:
Non-programmatic

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  • Analysis of existing literature to explain incongruent findings in previous space studies.
  • Proposal for future research designs controlling for information-processing resource demand and availability.

    • Main Results:

    • Weightlessness induces sensorimotor discordance, necessitating adaptation processes similar to those on Earth.
    • Adaptation to weightlessness demands significant cognitive resources, potentially limiting availability during demanding space missions.
    • Variability in sensorimotor performance is attributed to differing resource demands and availability across missions and individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed framework reconciles conflicting findings by considering the interplay of sensorimotor discordance and cognitive resource allocation.
    • Future research should systematically investigate the impact of resource demand and availability on sensorimotor performance in space.
    • Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing human performance and safety during space exploration.