Space Physiology
From Earth to Space and Back Again
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Alan Hargens
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Space Physiology: From Earth to Space and Back Again provides readers with new and authoritative information about current and important topics related to risks and their countermeasures in space.
This book covers translation of Earth-based physiology to astronaut health and Earth applications of space research. Topics include adaptations of various systems to space, including bone, microcirculation, microcirculation, skeletal and smooth muscles, headward fluid shifts, vision as well as integrated countermeasures to maintain well-being and health in space.
This is a volume in Elsevier’s series Hot Topics in Physiology, published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences. It is an ideal reference for academics and researchers (space physiology and medicine, space radiation, rehabilitation medicine, exercise, wound healing, biochemistry and cell biology, molecular biology) at undergraduate, masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.
Key features
Key features
- Highlights an integrative approach to space physiology
- Provides in-depth and updated information for the interested scientist who may not be an expert in the field
- Written by global leaders in their field of expertise
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. Cardiovascular
3. Fluid Shifts and Vision
4. Endothelium
5. Static LBNP
6. Vascular Responses
7. Aging in Space
8. Exercise and Muscle Activation
9. LBNP Exercise
10. Spine
11. Space Operations and EVA
12. Plants in Space
13. Risk Management
14. Thermal Balance in Space
15. Nutrition
16. Future Directions recommended by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Alan Hargens
Dr. Alan R. Hargens is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He served as Chief of the Space Physiology Branch and International Space Station Project Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center. He has edited 14 books and published over 400 peer-reviewed articles and more than 60 book chapters. He has trained over 250 students, two of whom became NASA astronauts. His recent awards include the Nello Pace Award for Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to the Field of Gravitational Physiology, the Citation Award from the American College of Sports Medicine for space research and exercise, the NASA Distinguished Public Service Metal (NASA’s highest award), the Nicolas Andry Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons for development of a pressure catheter and diagnosis of compartment syndromes, the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Founders Award for pioneering research on Earth and in space, and the Distinguished Scientist Award from the International Society of Adaptive Medicine for distinguished research in humans and animals.