Medicine in long duration space exploration: The role of virtual reality and broad bandwidth telecommunications networks

Authors
Ross, MD
Citation
Md. Ross, Medicine in long duration space exploration: The role of virtual reality and broad bandwidth telecommunications networks, ACT ASTRONA, 49(3-10), 2001, pp. 441-445
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Aereospace Engineering
Journal title
ACTA ASTRONAUTICA
ISSN journal
00945765 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
3-10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
441 - 445
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-5765(200108/11)49:3-10<441:MILDSE>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Safety of astronauts during long-term space exploration is a priority for N ASA. This paper describes efforts to produce Earth-based models for providi ng expert medical advice when unforeseen medical emergencies occur on space craft. These models are Virtual Collaborative Clinics that reach into remot e sites using telecommunications and emerging stereo-imaging and sensor tec hnologies. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.