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Adaptation in a rotating artificial gravity environment

J R Lackner1, P DiZio

  • 1Ashton Graybiel Spatial Orientation Laboratory, Brandeis University, MS033, Waltham, MA 012254-9110, USA. lackner@binah.cc.brandeis.edu

Brain Research. Brain Research Reviews
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Artificial gravity via space vehicle rotation is possible up to 10 rpm. Humans can adapt to Coriolis forces affecting movement and head motion, challenging existing motor control theories.

Area of Science:

  • Space exploration
  • Human physiology
  • Motor control

Background:

  • Artificial gravity is crucial for long-duration spaceflight.
  • Rotating space vehicles offer artificial gravity but pose challenges due to Coriolis forces.
  • Previous studies underestimated Coriolis effects on human adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate human adaptation to Coriolis forces at 10 rpm.
  • To assess non-vestibular Coriolis effects on limb and head movements.
  • To challenge equilibrium point theories of motor control.

Main Methods:

  • Subjects performed arm and leg movements in a 10 rpm rotating room.
  • Kinematic measurements of unconstrained head movements were recorded.
  • Adaptation was assessed by repeated movements and intermanual transfer tests.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline NeuroscienceNon-NASA Center

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Main Results:

  • Initial movement deviations in endpoint and trajectory were observed.
  • Subjects adapted readily within 10-20 movements, even without visual feedback.
  • Trajectory adaptation transferred between arms, but endpoint adaptation did not.
  • Head movements showed rapid adaptation to Coriolis perturbations.

Conclusions:

  • Humans can adapt to 10 rpm rotation, enabling higher rotation rates for artificial gravity.
  • Motor control involves separable representations for movement endpoint and trajectory.
  • Findings contradict equilibrium point theories of motor control.