Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The central nervous system must resolve the ambiguity of inertial motion sensory cues in order to derive accurate spatial orientation awareness. We hypothesize that multi-sensory integration will be adaptively optimized in altered gravity environments based on the dynamics of other sensory information available, with greater changes in otolith-mediated responses in the mid-frequency range where there is a crossover of tilt and translation responses. The primary goals of this ground-based research investigation are to explore physiological mechanisms and operational implications of tilt-translation disturbances during and following re-entry, and to evaluate a tactile prosthesis as a countermeasure for improving control of whole-body orientation.
Keywords:
Man/System Technology and Life Support
Type:
Human Research program Investigators'' Workshop; Feb 02, 2009 - Feb 04, 2009; League City, TX; United States
Format:
application/pdf
