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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

36. Lower Body Negative Pressure for Artificial Gravity in Space

Authors : Kristine T. Khieu, Lonnie G. Petersen, Alan R. Hargens

Published in: Handbook of Bioastronautics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

A lower body negative pressure (LBNP) device is an airtight chamber surrounding the legs and pelvic area. LBNP has been used for decades as a research tool and more recently as a countermeasure during spaceflight; the negative pressure simulates the effects of gravitational stress by displacing blood and tissue fluid towards the feet while simultaneously inducing mechanical loading and ground reaction forces under the feet. LBNP is currently considered the most promising countermeasure to maintain structure and function of eyes and brain, while the combination of LBNP and exercise could potentially provide additive effects to also maintain exercise capacity and cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health during long-duration spaceflight.

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Metadata
Title
Lower Body Negative Pressure for Artificial Gravity in Space
Authors
Kristine T. Khieu
Lonnie G. Petersen
Alan R. Hargens
Copyright Year
2021
Book
Handbook of Bioastronautics

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-12190-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-12191-8

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12191-8_138

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