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Preface | xi | |
Acknowledgments | xvii | |
1. | Why Space? | 1 |
The Beckoning Heavens | ||
Knowledge Motives | ||
Advancing Science and Technology | ||
Education and Human Resource Development | ||
Economic Motives | ||
Spin-Offs | ||
Managing Life on Planet Earth | ||
Use of Space Resources | ||
Space Tourism | ||
Psychological and Social Motives | ||
Personal Motivation | ||
Uniting Humanity | ||
Conclusion | ||
2. | Spaceflight Human Factors | 19 |
Systems | ||
Human Factors | ||
The Changing Conditions of Spaceflight | ||
Lessons from Space, Lessons from Earth | ||
Spaceflight | ||
Simulated Spaceflight Environments | ||
Maritime Environments | ||
Polar Environments | ||
Conclusion | ||
3. | Hazards and Countermeasures | 38 |
Environmental Risks | ||
Acceleration | ||
Microgravity | ||
Radiation | ||
Maintaining Health in Space | ||
Preventative Measures | ||
In-Flight Medical Treatment | ||
Conclusion | ||
4. | Life Support | 58 |
Spacecraft and Habitats | ||
Visiting Space and the Race to the Moon | ||
Shuttles and Space Stations | ||
Life Support Systems | ||
Artificial Atmosphere | ||
Temperature | ||
Water | ||
Food | ||
Clothing | ||
Waste Management | ||
In Situ Resource Utilization | ||
Biospheres | ||
Planetary Engineering | ||
Conclusion | ||
5. | Habitability | 80 |
Architectural Considerations | ||
Forms and Configurations | ||
Deployable Structures | ||
Privacy | ||
Functional Aesthetics | ||
Lighting | ||
Sound Control | ||
Odor Control | ||
Conclusion | ||
6. | Selection and Training | 98 |
Selection | ||
Basic Qualifications | ||
Psychological Criteria | ||
Ability | ||
Stability | ||
Social Compatibility | ||
Training | ||
Informal and Formal Training | ||
Applying Principles of Learning | ||
Simulators | ||
Education in Space | ||
Conclusion | ||
7. | Stress and Coping | 117 |
Sources of Stress | ||
Physical Environmental Stressors | ||
Interpersonal Stressors | ||
Organizational Stressors | ||
Consequences of Stress | ||
Cognitive Effects | ||
Health | ||
Psychological Reactions over Time | ||
Managing Stress | ||
Personal Coping | ||
Peer Support | ||
Psychological Support Groups | ||
Psychiatric Health Maintenance Facilities | ||
Conclusion | ||
8. | Group Dynamics | 137 |
Crew Composition | ||
Crew Size | ||
Age | ||
Gender and Ethnicity | ||
International Crews | ||
Group Structure and Process | ||
Leadership | ||
Communication | ||
Conformity | ||
Cohesiveness | ||
Decision Making | ||
Conflict | ||
Factionalism | ||
Conflicts with Mission Control | ||
Conclusion | ||
9. | At Work | 158 |
Spaceflight Conditions and Human Performance | ||
Perception | ||
Circadian Rhythms | ||
Working in Microgravity | ||
Space Suits and Extravehicular Activities | ||
Role Loading | ||
The Spacefarer's Tool Kit | ||
Work Spaces | ||
Basic Tools | ||
Partnering With Intelligent Machines | ||
Assigning Tasks to People and Machines | ||
Trust | ||
Who's in Charge Here? | ||
Conclusion | ||
10. | Mishaps | 173 |
Failures and Errors | ||
Psychological Factors | ||
Small-Group Factors | ||
Organizational Factors | ||
Designs | ||
Quality and Reliability | ||
Safety Devices | ||
User-Friendly Designs | ||
Keeping the Operator in the Loop | ||
Conclusion | ||
11. | Off Duty | 190 |
Self-Maintenance | ||
Personal Hygiene | ||
Eating and Drinking | ||
Sleeping | ||
Sex in Space | ||
Leisure Time Activities | ||
Self-Improvement | ||
Recreation | ||
Maintaining Contact with Family and Friends | ||
Down to Earth | ||
Family Relationships | ||
Working with the Public | ||
Retirement | ||
Conclusion | ||
12. | Space Tourism | 206 |
Tourist-Friendly Spaceflight | ||
Who Can Go? | ||
Tourist Accommodations | ||
Tourist Activities | ||
Suborbital Flight | ||
Orbital Flights | ||
Hotels and Resorts | ||
Fitting in | ||
Tourists and Professionals | ||
Environmental Protection | ||
Conclusion | ||
13. | Space Settlements | 222 |
Visions of the Future | ||
Moonbase | ||
Mars | ||
Orbiting Colonies | ||
The Millennial Project | ||
Life On the High Frontier | ||
Existence Needs | ||
Relatedness Needs | ||
Growth Needs | ||
Conclusion | ||
14. | Interstellar Migration | 241 |
Starflight | ||
Destinations | ||
Interstellar Spacecraft | ||
Multigeneration Missions | ||
Slowships | ||
Fastships | ||
Single-Generation Missions | ||
Shorten the Flight | ||
Lengthen Life | ||
Interstellar Humanity | ||
Population | ||
Cultures | ||
Interstellar Politics | ||
Conclusion | ||
15. | Restoring the Deram | 262 |
What Went Wrong on the Way to the Future? | ||
Public Opinion | ||
Constituencies | ||
Organizational Dynamics | ||
Back to the Future | ||
Cutting Costs | ||
Partnerships | ||
Conclusion | ||
Notes | 281 | |
Index | 313 |
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