The research facility DESDEMONA features a unique motion platform, combining a fully gimbaled cabin with the capability of producing sustained g-loads. Originally designed for ground-based simulation as well as training of spatial disorientation in aviation, the motion capabilities are also interesting for other areas. In this paper the authors will provide examples of space-related research questions that can be addressed on DESDEMONA. Some questions are concerned with centrifugation as a means to create artificial gravity. For instance, with its variable radius and gimbaled cabin, DESDEMONA allows for studying possible trade-offs between g-load and angular velocity. Other questions relate to the effects of g-level transitions on the astronauts' well-being and performance. During the last two decades, research at TNO has shown that after prolonged exposure to centrifugation at 3 g astronauts experience the same vestibular adaptation symptoms as observed in real space flight. In DESDEMONA, the hyper-gravity stimulus can be applied and the consequences for control of simulated spacecraft can be examined in the same device. Furthermore, DESDEMONA also provides a 'clinical' tool for vestibular examination of astronauts, and for the provocation and desensitization of motion sickness in unusual G-environments.


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    Title :

    The DESDEMONA motion facility: Applications for space research


    Additional title:

    Die DESDEMONA-Bewegungsanlage: Anwendungen für die Raumfahrtforschung


    Contributors:
    Bles, Willem (author) / Groen, Eric (author)


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 26 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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