DocumentCode
1401384
Title
Theoretical analysis of acceleration-induced central nervous system ischemia
Author
Whinnery, J.E.
Author_Institution
US Naval Air Dev. Center, Warminster, PA, USA
Volume
10
Issue
1
fYear
1991
fDate
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
41
Lastpage
45
Abstract
The mechanism responsible for the +G/sub z/-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) experienced by fighter pilots is investigated. The nature of a G-LOC episode is described for cases of rapid onset. Evidence suggests that the G-LOC mechanism might be closely related to the mechanism for sleep. A theory of G-LOC that treats it as a protective physiological mechanism is proposed.<>
Keywords
aerospace biophysics; biomechanics; neurophysiology; +G/sub z/-induced loss of consciousness; acceleration-induced central nervous system ischemia; fighter pilots; protective physiological mechanism; sleep; Acceleration; Central nervous system; Circuits; Human factors; Ischemic pain; Kinetic theory; Lab-on-a-chip; Military aircraft; Performance loss; Psychology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.70039
Filename
70039
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