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Biological and Medical Research in Space
. Ed(S): Moore, David; Bie, Peter; Oser, H.
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Description for Biological and Medical Research in Space
Paperback. Editor(s): Moore, David; Bie, Peter; Oser, H. Num Pages: 569 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 872.
Life Science studies in space were initially driven by the need to explore how man could survive spaceflight conditions; the effects of being launched un der high accelerations, exposed to weightlessness and radiation for different periods of time, and returned to Earth in safety. In order to substantiate the detailed knowledge of potentially adverse effects, many model experiments were launched using organisms which ranged from bacteria, plants, inverte brates, rodents and primates through to man. Although no immediate life threatening effects were found, these experiments can be considered today as the precursors to life science research in space. Many unexplained ... Read more
Life Science studies in space were initially driven by the need to explore how man could survive spaceflight conditions; the effects of being launched un der high accelerations, exposed to weightlessness and radiation for different periods of time, and returned to Earth in safety. In order to substantiate the detailed knowledge of potentially adverse effects, many model experiments were launched using organisms which ranged from bacteria, plants, inverte brates, rodents and primates through to man. Although no immediate life threatening effects were found, these experiments can be considered today as the precursors to life science research in space. Many unexplained ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
569
Condition
New
Number of Pages
569
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642646942
SKU
V9783642646942
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Reviews for Biological and Medical Research in Space
"...the book is well supplied in valuable information for all those who are interetsed or involved in space medicine and biology and it is to be highly recommended." Radiation and Environmental Physics