Project Title:
A Miniature Portable Physiological Measurement and Analysis System
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A Miniature Portable Physiological Measurement and Analysis
System
Abstract:
Understanding of the complex physiological effects of
microgravity are of utmost importance for the safety and
performance of space crews. Technological advances are bringing
dreams of travel to Mars and extended space visits closer to
reality; however, human response to these environments and
subsequent effects upon return to the earth's gravitational field
remain in question. The predominance of available tools consist
of niche monitoring devices, typically designating one particular
physiological component. We propose to leverage technological
advances and build a miniature portable physiological monitoring
device capable of collecting and analyzing a multitude of signals
in real-time. Using this approach the complex interactions
between cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neurovestibular
systems can be immediately correlated and will lead to a better
understanding of the body as a system, versus a compilation of
discrete components. We will be able to quickly correlate and
assess complex interaction between biological subsystems. This
tool will provide valuable insight into physiological mechanisms,
adaptation techniques, and individual responses that occur with
exposure to altered g environments and will further lead to
optimal countermeasure strategies for effective readaptation to
the Earth environment.
This tool will be invaluable for the entire medical arena,
offering a cost effective method of vastly improving data
collection, analysis and diagnostic capabilities. The instrument
concept we propose in this Phase I effort applies state-of-the-
art electronics to move more of the intelligence closer to the
point of data collection, and thus supports customization of
function through customization of the electrodes.
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Cybernet Systems Corporation
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