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Quantification of Inflight Physical Changes: Anthropometry and Neutral Body Posture (Body Measures)The goal of this study is to gather preliminary data to better understand the magnitude and variability of microgravity changes on the body. To do this, we aim to gather and document microgravity effects on body measurements. Lengths, Breadths, Depths  Circumferences, Joint angles. To determine if/how the Neutral Body Posture (NBP) is influenced by the above factors. This will be the first time these proposed measures are collected in space. It is anticipated that body measurements will change due to microgravity and fluid shifts. This data is important so that the changes that may occur during long-duration space flight can be identified and applied to suit fit, suit sizing, workstation design, etc. for future missions in order to prevent injury and reduce crew time for altering or adjusting suits, workstations, etc.
Document ID
20140012610
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Rajulu, Sudhakar (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Young, Karen (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Reid, Chris (Lockheed Martin Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Dirlich, Tom (Technische Univ. Munich, Germany)
Date Acquired
September 26, 2014
Publication Date
February 12, 2014
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-30492
Meeting Information
Meeting: NASA Human Research Program Investigators Workshop Group (HRP IWG)
Location: Galveston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: February 12, 2014
End Date: February 13, 2014
Sponsors: National Space Biomedical Research Inst., Universities Space Research Association
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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