2014/02/27
Space Station Live: Measuring Body Changes During Spaceflight
NASA Public Affairs Officer Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Rajulu, principal
investigator for the Body Measures experiment taking place aboard the
International Space Station. This study collects anthropometric data to
help researchers understand the magnitude and variability of the changes
to body measurements during spaceflight. Predicting these changes will
maximize crew performance, prevent injury and reduce time spent altering
or adjusting spacesuits and workstations. The investigation also could
help scientists understand the effects of prolonged bed rest, which
produces physiological changes similar to those experienced in
microgravity.
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