In:
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, SAGE Publications, Vol. 11, No. 5 ( 1969-10), p. 451-462
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the combined effects of simulated lunar environmental variables on human performance. A facility was developed to simulate the following aspects of the astronaut's lunar environment: confinement within a lunar shelter habitat with an oxygen-enriched atmosphere, high-risk vacuum, ⅙ g., lunar “terrain” characteristics, and space suit encumbrances. Four subjects were confined for five days in a simulated lunar shelter. During the fourth and fifth days, two subjects each made two simulated sorties outside the shelter. Basic maintenance and control tasks were performed under ⅙ g.; pressurized space suit conditions were at chamber altitudes at 18,000 and 100,000 ft., respectively. Results of this testing at altitude were compared with baseline measures conducted under ambient sea level conditions. It was concluded that the combined effect of the simulated lunar environment variables can substantially degrade certain categories of astronaut performance. The reduced pressure of altitude as well as ⅙ g. and space suit encumbrances appear to be significant factors affecting man's performance.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0018-7208
,
1547-8181
DOI:
10.1177/001872086901100505
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1969
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2066426-6
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