This paper draws attention to the needs and mechanisms for shielding crewmembers on long-duration space flights from hazards related to chemical toxicants. Specific attention is given to existing data on sources of impaired performance, namely, neurotoxicants, respiratory infections, pulmonary function. The behavioral effects associated with long-term exposure to volatile organic solvents can impair crucial functional parameters of space flight and mission objectives. Respiratory infections contribute to performance decrements of up to 20 percent, and pulmonary function can be impaired by contaminants such as ozone leading to reduced performance. It is concluded that these and other sources of toxicologically induced performance reductions be studied since they impinge on vehicle design and mission objectives.
Toxicological implications of extended space flights
Acta Astronautica ; 27
1992-07-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
Comfort and Heat Control During Extended Space Flights
SAE Technical Papers | 1996
|Optical Diagnostics: Reagentless Chemistry for Extended Space Flights
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995
Examination of onboard training for extended space flights
TIBKAT | 1964
|