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In Psychology and Human Performance in Space Programs: Extreme
Application, operations experts from multiple space agencies, with
support from spaceflight researchers, outline existing and proposed
operations for selecting, training, and supporting space crews who
currently live and work on the International Space Station, and who
are preparing for future missions to the moon and Mars.
Highlighting applied psychology in spaceflight whilst acknowledging
real-world complexities that occur when integrating across an
international, multi-agency collective, this volume provides both
historical and current perspectives toward spaceflight operations,
with expert contributions from NASA and international partners such
as the Japanese Space Agency, Russian space researchers, and the
Canadian Space Agency. Helpfully outlining the progress that has
been made so far, this book includes topics such as the selection
and hiring of astronauts, the process of training a crew for a
mission to Mars, and workload and mission planning. Discussing
operational psychology in space and on the ground, this book looks
to the future of research and operational needs for future missions
to Mars, with an essay from astronaut Dr. Don Pettit on his
experiences in space and how the Mars mission will challenge us in
new ways. This second of two volumes will be of interest to
professionals in the field of human factors and psychology in
extreme environments.
In Psychology and Human Performance in Space Programs: Research at
the Frontier, leading space researchers from multiple fields of
expertise summarize the recent growth of knowledge, the resulting
tools and techniques, and the research still needed to protect
humans in space. Making use of cutting-edge research and
development related to composing, training, and supporting
astronaut crews who will live and work together for future missions
to Mars, this book examines the current practices of leaders in the
field both at NASA and in academia. Presenting astronaut data
alongside data from analogous extreme environments such as mission
simulation habitats, this volume helpfully contrasts and compares
to examine the lessons that can be learned from other approaches.
Using the context of current International Space Station missions,
the book discusses the influence of human factors and physiological
health on individual and team job performance and social cohesion.
With an overview of the physical and psychological hazards of
space, and the challenges posed by conducting space-related applied
psychology research, this volume uses the context of a
long-duration Mars mission as a lens through which to discuss
adaptation and resilience, technical and team training,
technological advances related to working and living in space, and
human interaction with onboard systems. Additionally, the book
includes an essay from retired astronaut Clay Anderson on his
experiences in space and thoughts on future missions to the moon
and Mars. This first of two volumes will be of interest to
professionals in the field of human factors and psychology at work,
as well as academics examining human performance in extreme
environments and aerospace.
This two-volume set covers organizational psychology and human
factors in aerospace and other extreme environments. Organizational
psychology and organizational science, human factors, psychology,
and aerospace have matured in parallel since World War II. However,
the practice at NASA has historically lagged behind, but is now
catching up. This set is targeted at professionals with an interest
in human factors and psychology at work. Industrial-organizational
psychologists will be exposed to traditional applied psychology
topics, but presented with a broader multidisciplinary context such
as the influences of human factors and physiological health on
individual and team job performance.
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Henry J. Slack
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Discovery Miles 16 340
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Introduces all of the essential cell biology and developmental
biology background for the study of stem cells This book gives you
all the important information you need to become a stem cell
scientist. It covers the characterization of cells, genetic
techniques for modifying cells and organisms, tissue culture
technology, transplantation immunology, properties of pluripotent
and tissue specific stem cells and, in particular, the relevant
aspects of mammalian developmental biology. It dispels many
misconceptions about stem cells--especially that they can be
miracle cells that can cure all ills. The book puts emphasis on
stem cell behavior in its biological context and on how to study
it. Throughout, the approach is simple, direct, and logical, and
evidence is given to support conclusions. Stem cell biology has
huge potential for advancing therapies for many distressing and
recalcitrant diseases, and its potential will be realized most
quickly when as many people as possible have a good grounding in
the science of stem cells. Content focused on the basic science
underpinning stem cell biology Covers techniques of studying cell
properties and cell lineage in vivo and in vitro Explains the
basics of embryonic development and cell differentiation, as well
as the essential cell biology processes of signaling, gene
expression, and cell division Includes instructor resources such as
further reading and figures for downloading Offers an online
supplement summarizing current clinical applications of stem cells
Written by a prominent leader in the field, The Science of Stem
Cells is an ideal course book for advanced undergraduates or
graduate students studying stem cell biology, regenerative
medicine, tissue engineering, and other topics of science and
biology.
Pulse Detonation Engines (PDE) operating on liquid hydrocarbon
fuels are limited to operating frequencies of 35 Hz due to long
ignition times from low energy ignition sources. This study shows
ignition time of JP-8 can be nearly eliminated by igniting a thrust
tube using a secondary detonation. A counter flow heat exchanger
attached to a thrust tube utilized waste heat from the detonation
process to heat JP-8 to supercritical conditions. The fuel flash
vaporized upon injection into the air stream of the engine, where a
detonation was produced by a spark in a 5 cm diameter, 1.37 m long
tube. Part of the detonation produced in the spark ignited tube was
branched through a 1.9 cm diameter crossover tube into the head of
second thrust tube. A pressure transducer and hydroxyl (OH) sensor
measured the combustion event that determined ignition time of the
second tube was eliminated. Branch detonation was performed over a
range of equivalence ratios ranging from 1.05 to 1.3. Branch
ignited thrust tubes have shown a 40% improvement in deflagration
to detonation transition (DDT) time and a slight improvement in DDT
distance.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for
quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in
an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the
digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books
may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading
experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have
elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
MicroRNAs have recently emerged as key regulators of gene
expression during development and are frequently misexpressed in
human disease states, in particular cancer. These
22-nucleotide-long transcripts act to promote or repress cell
proliferation, migration and apoptosis during development, all of
which are processes that go awry in cancer. Thus, microRNAs have
the ability to behave like oncogenes or tumor suppressors. In
addition, their small size and molecular properties make them
amenable as targets and therapeutics in cancer treatment. This book
goes into detail on how microRNAs represent a paradigm shift in
thinking about gene regulation during development and disease, and
provide the oncologist with a potentially powerful new battery of
agents to diagnose and treat cancer.
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