Note to users. If you're seeing this message, it means that your browser cannot find this page's style/presentation instructions -- or possibly that you are using a browser that does not support current Web standards. Find out more about why this message is appearing, and what you can do to make your experience of our site the best it can be.

Science 13 July 1984:
Vol. 225. no. 4658, pp. 208 - 212
DOI: 10.1126/science.6610216
Prev | Table of Contents | Next

Articles

Science, Vol 225, Issue 4658, 208-212
Copyright © 1984 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

articles

Effects of rectilinear acceleration and optokinetic and caloric stimulations in space

R von Baumgarten, A Benson, A Berthoz, T Brandt, U Brand, W Bruzek, J Dichgans, J Kass, T Probst, H Scherer, and al. et

During the flight of Spacelab 1 the crew performed a number of experiments to explore changes in vestibular function and visual-vestibular interactions on exposure to microgravity. Measurements were made on the threshold for detection of linear oscillation, vestibulo-ocular reflexes elicited by angular and linear movements, oculomotor and posture responses to optokinetic stimulations, and responses to caloric stimulation. Tests were also conducted on the ground, during the 4 months before and on days 1 to 6 after flight. The most significant result was that caloric mystagmus of the same direction as on the earth could also be evoked in the weightless environment.


THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CITED BY OTHER ARTICLES:
The Spacelab Experience: A Synopsis.
C. R. CHAPPELL and K. KNOTT (1984)
Science 225, 163-165
   Abstract »    PDF »
Spatial orientation in weightlessness and readaptation to earth's gravity.
L. Young, C. Oman, D. Watt, K. Money, and B. Lichtenberg (1984)
Science 225, 205-208
   Abstract »    PDF »


To Advertise     Find Products

Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)