NEEDS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL-RESEARCH USING ARTIFICIAL GRAVITY

In the next century, mankind will expand its activity to the moon and Mars. At that time, humans will be exposed to a low and micro-gravity environment in long term which causes physiological and psychological problems. The authors propose an artificial gravity space station for a research laboratory on human physiology and psychology at various gr avity levels. The baseline specifications and the configuration of the space station are shown. Reviewing the history of manned space flight , the necessity of the research on an artificial gravity space station is discussed, including themes of research to be conducted on the sta tion and the application of its results. Technical issues for realizat ion of the space station such as environmental factors, system functio n and assembly scenario are also discussed.