Aerospace physiology

Aerospace physiology

Aerospace physiology refers to effects on the human body caused by characteristics of the aerospace environment.

This subject includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

* Spatial disorientation and airsickness
* Vestibular system
* Hypoxia (medical)
* Decompression sickness
* Sensory illusions in aviation
* "g"-force


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