DocumentCode
1401404
Title
Centrifuges for studying the effects of sustained acceleration on human physiology
Author
Burton, R.R. ; Meeker, L.J. ; Raddin, J.H., Jr.
Author_Institution
USAF Sch. of Aerosp. Med., Brooks AFB, TX, USA
Volume
10
Issue
1
fYear
1991
fDate
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
56
Lastpage
65
Abstract
The operation, development, and use of high-performance centrifuges with high G-onset rates, similar to those found in modern fighter aircraft, are discussed. Their performance characteristics are examined, and the USAFSAM centrifuge at Brooks AFB in Texas is then described. Centrifuges for space research and large-radius track centrifuges are considered. The benefits of the latter are discussed.<>
Keywords
aerospace biophysics; biological techniques and instruments; biomechanics; centrifuges; physiology; Brooks AFB; Texas; USAFSAM centrifuge; high G-onset rates; high-performance centrifuges; human physiology; large-radius track centrifuges; modern fighter aircraft; space research; sustained acceleration effects; Acceleration; Aerodynamics; Aircraft propulsion; Earth; Force measurement; Gravity; Humans; Modems; Physiology; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.70042
Filename
70042
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