[Effectiveness of anti-G devices of the nonchamber type after head-down tilt hypokinesia lasting up to 7 days]

Kosm Biol Aviakosm Med. 1988 Mar-Apr;22(2):37-40.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

In three experimental series in which 34 male test subjects (aged 20 to 31 years) participated, acceleration tolerance (+Gz) was measured before and after exposure to 7-day head-down tilting. The measurement tests were performed using an antigravitational device in two modifications AGU-1 and AGU-2. After tilting, tolerance to sustained acceleration +Gz decreased significantly. The use of the device helped to increase acceleration tolerance, AGU-1 all the test subjects tolerated acceleration up to 4.0 G while in AGU-2 only up to 3.0 G. The use of the AGU device following exposure to antiorthostatic hypokinesia helped to maintain the high quality of operator's activities as compared to the controls.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acceleration
  • Adult
  • Equipment Design
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Gravitation*
  • Gravity Suits*
  • Humans
  • Immobilization*
  • Male
  • Posture*
  • Rotation
  • Time Factors