Title :
Theoretical analysis of acceleration-induced central nervous system ischemia
Author_Institution :
US Naval Air Dev. Center, Warminster, PA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
