ISSN:
1573-689X
Keywords:
international space module
;
Japanese experimental module
;
helmet-mounted display
;
telemedicine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Our purpose is to propose a research and development project in the field of telemedicine. The proposed Multimedia Telemedicine Experiment for Extra-Vehicular Activity will entail experiments designed to support astronaut health management during Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA). Experiments will have relevant applications to the Japanese Experimental Module (JEM) operated by National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) for the International Space Station (ISS). In essence, this is a proposal for verification testing of the Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD), which enables astronauts to verify their own blood pressures and electrocardiograms, and to view a display of instructions from the ground station and listings of work procedures. Specifically, HMD is a device designed to project images and data inside the astronaut's helmet. We consider this R&D proposal to be one of the most suitable projects under consideration in response to NASDA's open invitation calling for medical experiments to be conducted on JEM.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005456326419
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