Postural consequences of long duration centrifugation
Bles, W.; de Graaf, B.
Journal of Vestibular Research Equilibrium and Orientation 3(1): 87-95
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0957-4271 PMID: 8275245 Document Number: 420743
In the present paper a series of experiments will be described in which the postural consequences of long (up to 1.5 h) duration 3G-centrifugation have been subject to investigation. A vestibular model is presented in order to explain for the postural imbalance found in specific conditions after the centrifuge run, and for the often concomitant feelings of motion sickness (50% of the subjects suffer from Sickness Induced by long duration Centrifugation). Finally, the possible relation between SIC and the Space Adaptation Syndrome is discussed.