The Short-Arm Centrifuge Laboratory supports human experiments requiring eccentric
rotation. The test area currently has a 1.5 meter radius
maximum operational envelop which allows eccentric rotation
of most subject orientations up to approximately 1 meters
from the center axis of rotation. The centrifuge has been
developed with a modular design which allows various components
to be interchanged to accommodate different experiment configurations
and allow for future design enhancements. The major hardware
modules include: rotator system, subject restraint with centrifuge
arm, head restraint with eye-head measurement recording systems,
visual display, communication interface module, and stimulus
control - data acquisition computer system. This system supports
studies investigating the potential of using artificial gravity
as a countermeasure for space flight related changes in physiological
function.
configurations
and allow for future design enhancements. The major hardware
modules include: rotator system, subject restraint with centrifuge
arm, head restraint with eye-head measurement recording systems,
visual display, communication interface module, and stimulus
control - data acquisition computer system. This system supports
studies investigating the potential of using artificial gravity
as a countermeasure for space flight related changes in physiological
function.
