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Sensory motor and behavioral research in space

This volume of the series SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences describes findings from space and accompanying ground research related to spatial orientation, posture and locomotion, cognition and psychomotor function. The results are not only of importance to health and performance of astronauts du...

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Other Authors: Hilbig, Reinhard., Gollhofer, Albert., Bock, Otmar., Manzey, Dietrich, 1956-, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2017.
Cham : 2017.
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
Series: SpringerBriefs in space life sciences.
Subjects:
Space sciences.
Motor ability -- Research.
Behavioral assessment -- Research.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Preface to the Series
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Posture and Locomotion
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Posture Control on Earth
  • 1.3 Short-Term Adaptation of Posture Control to Altered Gravity
  • 1.3.1 Gravity-Dependency of the Sensory System
  • 1.3.2 Motor Control of Upright Posture in Hypogravity
  • 1.3.2.1 Kinematic Chain and Muscular Joint Stiffening
  • 1.3.2.2 Forward Body Projection and Muscle Flexor Activation
  • 1.3.2.3 Balance Strategy in Hypogravity
  • 1.3.2.4 Modulation of Postural Reflexes
  • 1.4 Posture Control After Long-Term Space Flight.
  • 1.4.1 Sensory Adaptations Due to Long-Term Space Flight1.4.2 Motor Control of Upright Posture After Space Missions
  • 1.4.2.1 Shift to Long-Latency Postural Reflexes and Increased Fall Risk
  • 1.4.2.2 Changes in Balance Strategy
  • 1.4.2.3 Flexor Activation and Antagonistic Muscle Coordination
  • 1.4.2.4 Recovery After Space Missions
  • 1.5 Locomotor Determinants on Earth
  • 1.6 Acute Adaptations of Bipedalism in Response to Gravitational Changes
  • 1.6.1 Acute Adaptations of the Sensory System
  • 1.6.2 Motor Control of Locomotion in Hypogravity.
  • 1.6.2.1 Biomechanics of the Locomotor Pattern in Hypogravity1.6.2.2 Gravity-Induced Changes in Motor Control
  • 1.6.2.3 Advantageous Locomotor Techniques in Hypogravity
  • 1.6.2.4 The Role of the Stretch-Shortening Cycle in Reduced Gravity
  • 1.6.2.5 Gravity Prediction and Neuromuscular Control of the Stretch-Shortening Cycle in Reduced Gravity
  • 1.7 Locomotion After Long-Term Space Flight
  • 1.7.1 Sensory Adaptation After Space Mission
  • 1.7.2 Motor Control of Locomotion After Space Mission
  • 1.7.2.1 Biomechanics of the Gait Pattern After Space Flight.
  • 1.7.2.2 The Leg Segments: Gait Deficits and Motor Coordination1.7.2.3 Muscle Synergies and Antagonistic Coordination
  • 1.7.2.4 The Upper Segment: Trunk Movement, Head Motion and Gaze
  • 1.7.2.5 Sensorimotor Recovery of Locomotor Skills After Earth Return
  • 1.8 Earth Benefit of Space Research
  • 1.9 Conclusion and Outlook
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Spatially Oriented Behaviour
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Spatial Perception in Weightlessness (Fig. 2.1)
  • 2.3 Spatial Object Manipulation in Weightlessness (Fig. 2.2)
  • 2.4 Spatial Navigation in Weightlessness.
  • 2.5 Preflight Training of Spatially Oriented Behaviour2.6 Applications for Life on Earth
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Cognitive and Psychomotor Performance
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Stressors in Space
  • 3.3 Impact of Space Flight-Related Stressors on Cognitive and Psychomotor Performance
  • 3.3.1 Basic Cognitive Functions
  • 3.3.2 Spatial Cognition
  • 3.3.3 Psychomotor Functions
  • 3.3.4 Executive Functions
  • 3.4 Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Impact of Micro- and Hypergravity on Neurovestibular Issues of Fish
  • 4.1 Introduction.

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