16.423J Space Biomedical Engineering & Life Support, Fall 2002
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16-423JFall-2002.zip
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Author(s)
Newman, Dava J.
Alternative Title
Space Biomedical Engineering & Life Support
Date Issued
December 2002
Abstract
Fundamentals of human performance, physiology, and life support impacting engineering design and aerospace systems. Topics include: effects of gravity on the muscle, skeletal, cardiovascular, and neurovestibular systems; human/pilot modeling and human/machine design; flight experiment design; and life support engineering for extravehicular activity (EVA). Case studies of current research are presented. Assignments include a design project, quantitative homework sets, and quizzes emphasizing engineering and systems aspects.
Subjects
physiological adaptation
weightlessness
human space flight
bone mechanics
muscle mechanics
musculoskeletal dynamics
cardiovascular system
neurovestibular system
extravehicular activity
Space biology
Life support systems (Space environment)
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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