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Antarctic Space Analog ProgramThe primary aim of this project was to examine group dynamics and individual performance in extreme, isolated environments and identify human factors requirements for long-duration space missions using data collected in an analog environment. Specifically, we wished to determine: 1) the characteristics of social relations in small groups of individuals living and working together in extreme, isolated environments, and 2) the environmental, social and psychological determinants of performance effectiveness in such groups. These two issues were examined in six interrelated studies using data collected in small, isolated research stations in Antarctica from 1963 to the present. Results from these six studies indicated that behavior and performance on long-duration space flights is likely to be seasonal or cyclical, situational, social, and salutogenic in nature. The project responded to two NASA program emphases for FY 1997 as described in the NRA: 1) the primary emphasis of the Behavior and Performance Program on determining long-term individual and group performance responses to space, identifying critical factors affecting those responses and understanding underlying mechanisms involved in behavior and performance, and developing and using ground-based models and analogs for studying space-related behavior and performance; and 2) the emphasis of the Data Analysis Program on extended data analysis. Results from the study were used to develop recommendations for the design and development of pre-flight crew training and in-flight psychological countermeasures for long-duration manned space missions.
Document ID
20000068454
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Palinkas, Lawrence A (California Univ., San Diego La Jolla, CA United States)
Gunderson, E. K. Eric (Naval Health Research Center San Diego, CA United States)
Johnson, Jeffrey C. (East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC United States)
Holland, Albert W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-4571
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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