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Lunar Health Monitor (LHM)Orbital Research, Inc., has developed a low-profile, wearable sensor suite for monitoring astronaut health in both intravehicular and extravehicular activities. The Lunar Health Monitor measures respiration, body temperature, electrocardiogram (EKG) heart rate, and other cardiac functions. Orbital Research's dry recording electrode is central to the innovation and can be incorporated into garments, eliminating the need for conductive pastes, adhesives, or gels. The patented dry recording electrode has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The LHM is easily worn under flight gear or with civilian clothing, making the system completely versatile for applications where continuous physiological monitoring is needed. During Phase II, Orbital Research developed a second-generation LHM that allows sensor customization for specific monitoring applications and anatomical constraints. Evaluations included graded exercise tests, lunar mission task simulations, functional battery tests, and resting measures. The LHM represents the successful integration of sensors into a wearable platform to capture long-duration and ambulatory physiological markers.
Document ID
20160005394
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Lisy, Frederick J.
(Orbital Research, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
April 26, 2016
Publication Date
August 1, 2015
Publication Information
Publication: An Overview of SBIR Phase 2 Physical Sciences and Biomedical Technologies in Space
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Technology Utilization And Surface Transportation
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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