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The charged particle radiation environment on Mars measured by MSL/RAD from November 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016

2017; Elsevier BV; Volume: 14; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.lssr.2017.07.004

2214-5532

Bent Ehresmann, C. Zeitlin, Donald M. Hassler, Daniel Matthiä, Jingnan Guo, R. F. Wimmer‐Schweingruber, J. K. Appel, D. E. Brinza, Scot Rafkin, S. Böttcher, S. Burmeister, H. Lohf, César Martı́n, Eckart Böhm, Günther Reitz,

Planetary Science and Exploration

Skylab, the fourth in a logical sequence of USA manned space flight projects following Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, presented life scientists with their first opportunity for an in-depth study of man's response to the space environment. Extensive medical investigations were undertaken to increase our understanding of man's adaptation to the space environment and his readaptation to gravity upon return to earth. The flight durations of the three Skylab missions were progressively increased from 28 days to 59 days and, finally, 84 days. The results of these investigations of the various body systems clearly demonstrated that man can adapt to zero gravity and perform useful work during long-duration space flight. However, definite changes (some unexpected) in the vestibular, cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal, renal and electrolyte areas were documented. The most significant were: the occurrence of space motion sickness early in the missions; diminished orthostatic tolerance, both in-flight and post-flight; moderate losses of calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen; and decreased tolerance for exercise post-flight. The mechanisms responsible for these physiological responses must be understood and, if necessary, effective countermeasures developed before man can endure unlimited exposure to space flight.