Assessment of Programs in Space Biology and Medicine--1991 (1991) / Chapter Skim
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1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
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One approach to understanding adaptation to microgravity involves empirical research in which humans or appropriate animal models are subjected to the space environment for prolonged periods and are monitored continuously for signs of changes. This process might lead to putative countermeasures that may provide a "fix" for the problems encountered, but it is not likely to elucidate the basic mechanism(s)
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. Still other reports and official letter reports to NASA concern matters more of a policy or programmatic nature (Life Sciences in Space, SSB, 1970c; letter to Associate Administrator Stofan, NASA, regarding centrifuge, July 21, 1987; letter to Administrator Truly, NASA, regarding the extended duration orbiter medical program, December 20, 1989)
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PRINCIPAL USERS/IMPLEMENTORS OF DATA ON SPACE BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE Within NASA While the primary audience of the CSBM reports that have been published is the Life Sciences Division at NASA, the nature of space biology and medicine requires that all of NASA be considered to be the "user" of their recommendations. The operational requirements of maintaining the health and safety of humans in space both in the past and in the future are the focus and responsibility of offices in NASA in addition to the Life Sciences Division and the Office of Space Science and Applications.
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Finally, the committee hopes that policy makers from both the executive and legislative branches of government are aware of their advice and recommendations and their underlying rationales, particularly if announced plans for the SEI proceed. PRINCIPAL RESEARCH STRATEGY This report was undertaken to provide an up-to-date evaluation of the extent to which NASA has implemented the various research recommendations made in its various published reports.
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The Goldberg Strategy contains 11 chapters -- including one on developmental biology, one on gravitropism in plants, seven concerned with human physiology, one on human behavior, and one concerned with policy and programmatic issues. In this report, recommendations on human physiology are discussed in one major chapter (Chapter 3)
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