[G-tolerance of female cosmonauts during descent in space flights of 8 up to 169 days in duration]

Aviakosm Ekolog Med. 2001;35(6):24-30.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Investigations into g-tolerance of female cosmonauts during descent in space flights of varying duration are topical for the present day, as there are little data on this issue. Tolerance of +Gz-loads during descent was analyzed based on the data about 4 female cosmonauts in 5 space flights. The space flights were conventionally divided into short- (8-16 days) and long-term (169 days). In two space flights (16 and 169-d long), tubeless anti-g suit Centaur was warn during descent. In these space flights, g-tolerance of females was quite satisfactory advocating for the possibility for women to fly to space without any constraints. When the anti-g suit was not used, female physiological systems were stressed heavier than male. The spacesuit smoothed away this difference. Our results evidence a distinct positive effect of wearing the anti-g suit by female cosmonauts during descent as it reduces stress to their physiological systems.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
  • Adult
  • Astronauts*
  • Female
  • Gravitation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Space Flight*
  • Spacecraft
  • Time Factors