TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - The role of artificial gravity in the exploration of space
JO  - Acta astronautica
A1  - Burton, R. R.
SP  - 217
EP  - 220
VL  - 33
IS  - 
N2  - Terrestrial animals including the human require regular periodic gravitational (g) stimulation to maintain normal physiologic functions on earth or in space. Identical g stimulations can be produced in space with inertial forces (G) using a centrifuge. These stimulations may be made more efficient in preventing physiologic deconditioning by increasing G levels above 1 G. The effective operational use of the centrifuge in space to prevent physiologic deconditioning from microgravity exposures will require ground-based studies using weightless simulation such as bedrest or dry immersion with laboratories that have human-use centrifuges. The use of periodic, increased-G exposures in space may offer a practical inexpensive solution in preventing physiologic deconditioning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0094-5765
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -