Assessment of Cognitive Abilities in Simulated Space Ascent Environments 2009-01-2425
The cognitive abilities of some astronauts are affected during spaceflight. We investigated whether a simulated space flight ascent environment, including vibration and 3.8 Gx ascent forces, would result in cognitive deficits detectable by the WinSCAT test battery. Eleven participants were administered the computerized cognitive test battery, a workload rating questionnaire and a subjective state questionnaire before and after a combination of acceleration plus vibration conditions. The acceleration plus vibration exposure resulted in significant self-reports of physical discomfort but did not significantly affect cognitive test battery scores. We discuss ways in which a cognitive assessment tool could be made more sensitive to subtle cognitive changes relevant to astronaut performance.
Citation: Beard, B., Holbrook, J., Geven-Sowul, C., and Ahumada, A., "Assessment of Cognitive Abilities in Simulated Space Ascent Environments," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-2425, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-2425. Download Citation
Author(s):
Bettina L. Beard, Jon Holbrook, Colleen Geven-Sowul, Albert J. Ahumada
Affiliated:
NASA Ames Research Center, Perot Systems, Inc, San Jose State University Foundation
Pages: 7
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Mental processes
Comfort
Batteries
Vehicle acceleration
Vibration
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