Chapter 3. Overview of Bioastronautics
Simon N. Evetts, B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Projects and Technology Lead, Wyle Laboratories GmbH, Crew Medical Support Office, European Astronaut Center, European Space Agency, Cologne, Germany
Contents
3.1 Space Physiology
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By Simon N. Evetts, Ph.D., and Volker-Damann, M.D.
3.2 Short and Long Duration Mission Effects
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By Simon N. Evetts, Ph.D., and Volker-Damann, M.D.
3.3 Health Maintenance
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By Simon N. Evetts, Ph.D., and Volker-Damann, M.D.
3.4 Crew Survival
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By Jonathan D. Clark, M.D., M.P.H.
3.5 Conclusion
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The human body is capable of rapid adaptation to environmental circumstances, an ability that has been crucial to the success of the human species. This capability to adapt is such that the ...
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