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View article: Technology modification, development, and demonstrations for future spaceflight medical systems at NASA
Technology modification, development, and demonstrations for future spaceflight medical systems at NASA Open
Throughout the history of human spaceflight, spacefarers have experienced and reported the occurrence of medical conditions, including various illnesses and injuries. Therefore, future spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars will require…
View article: Modeling the impact of thoracic pressure on intracranial pressure
Modeling the impact of thoracic pressure on intracranial pressure Open
A potential contribution to the progression of Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome is the thoracic-to-spinal dural sac transmural pressure relationship. In this study, we utilize a lumped-parameter computational model of human cer…
View article: The impact of stance during heel raises on the hybrid ultimate lifting kit (HULK) device: A future microgravity exercise machine
The impact of stance during heel raises on the hybrid ultimate lifting kit (HULK) device: A future microgravity exercise machine Open
Extended missions in microgravity, such as those on the International Space Station (ISS) or future missions to Mars, can result in the physiological deconditioning of astronauts. Current mitigation strategies include a regimented diet in …
View article: Editorial: Wearable Technology for Human Performance
Editorial: Wearable Technology for Human Performance Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Physiol., 12 May 2022Sec. Physio-logging https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.871159
View article: Predicting Space Radiation Single Ion Exposure in Rodents: A Machine Learning Approach
Predicting Space Radiation Single Ion Exposure in Rodents: A Machine Learning Approach Open
This study presents a data-driven machine learning approach to predict individual Galactic Cosmic Radiation (GCR) ion exposure for 4 He, 16 O, 28 Si, 48 Ti, or 56 Fe up to 150 mGy, based on Attentional Set-shifting (ATSET) experimental tes…
View article: Acute effects of posture on intraocular pressure
Acute effects of posture on intraocular pressure Open
Many experiments have documented the response of intraocular pressure (IOP) to postural change. External forces caused by gravitational orientation change produce a dynamic response that is encountered every day during normal activities. T…
View article: Estimation of Lower-body Kinetics from Loading Profile and Kinematics Alone, Without Measured Ground Reaction Forces
Estimation of Lower-body Kinetics from Loading Profile and Kinematics Alone, Without Measured Ground Reaction Forces Open
Biomechanical models of human motion can estimate kinetic outcomes, such as joint moments, joint forces and muscle forces. Typically, one performs an inverse dynamics (ID) analysis to compute joint moments from joint angles and measured ex…
View article: Cross-Cutting Computational Modeling Project: Integrative Modeling Approach
Cross-Cutting Computational Modeling Project: Integrative Modeling Approach Open
A wide range of computational models and analyses have been applied to spaceflight risk assessment and countermeasure development. The benefits of using computational modeling to enhance Human Research Program (HRP) goals include the abili…
View article: Implementation of Model-Based Design of Experiments: Application of Computational Modeling to Support HRP Studies
Implementation of Model-Based Design of Experiments: Application of Computational Modeling to Support HRP Studies Open
This study illustrates the potential gains obtained by leveraging computational modeling to improve experimental efficiency in NASA research and counter measures studies through implementation of Model-Based Design of Experiments (MBDOE). …
View article: Squat Biomechanical Modeling Results from Exercising on the Hybrid Ultimate Lifting Kit
Squat Biomechanical Modeling Results from Exercising on the Hybrid Ultimate Lifting Kit Open
Long duration space travel will expose astronauts to extended periods of reduced gravity. Since gravity is not present to aid loading, astronauts will use resistive and aerobic exercise regimes for the duration of the space flight to minim…
View article: OpenSim Model Improvements to Support High Joint Angle Resistive Exercising
OpenSim Model Improvements to Support High Joint Angle Resistive Exercising Open
Long duration space travel to Mars or to an asteroid will expose astronauts to extended periods of reduced gravity. Since gravity is not present to aid loading, astronauts will use resistive and aerobic exercise regimes for the duration of…
View article: A Flexible Method for Producing F.E.M. Analysis of Bone Using Open-Source Software
A Flexible Method for Producing F.E.M. Analysis of Bone Using Open-Source Software Open
This project, performed in support of the NASA GRC Space Academy summer program, sought to develop an open-source workflow methodology that segmented medical image data, created a 3D model from the segmented data, and prepared the model fo…