0-g Climbing - A different approach to micro-gravity countermeasures

Nilsson, R; Tsantoula, E; Tsantoulas, K; Nilsson, T

dc.contributor.author	Nilsson, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsantoula, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsantoulas, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Nilsson, T	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:49:41Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:49:41Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/34690
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dc.subject.other	Microgravity	en
dc.subject.other	Psychology computing	en
dc.subject.other	Space applications	en
dc.subject.other	Space flight	en
dc.subject.other	0-g climbing	en
dc.subject.other	Astronauts	en
dc.subject.other	Indoors sport-climbing	en
dc.subject.other	Mental aspects	en
dc.subject.other	Patient treatment	en
dc.title	0-g Climbing - A different approach to micro-gravity countermeasures	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	0-g Climbing is a new concept for exercise in microgravity, derived from indoors sport-climbing. The concept can bring new dimensions to astronauts' daily workout through unique possibilities to actually move forward, interact with the surroundings and work towards goals in the physical environment. The concept is based on a new and comprehensive approach to microgravity countermeasures. 0-g climbing is aimed at expanding the concept of exercise in space by including psychological and mental aspects, making exercise a valuable tool for coping with the high demanding space environment and long-term confinement. After being fully developed on the International Space Station it can be used on long-duration interplanetary space missions like the Mission to Mars. Depending on the circumstances, 0-g Climbing can take place on already existing surfaces and/or deployable surfaces. While it is a large-scale activity the necessary equipment is both lightweight and compact. Furthermore the equipment is simple, robust and easy to maintain, which is particularly important on long-duration exploration missions. The concept has been tested, both under water and in a parabolic flight arranged by the European Space Agency. The experiment, called 0-g Climbing Experiment, was a pilot study and the first attempt to put theory into practice. Its main purpose was to evaluate the basic principles of 0-g Climbing, but also to understand how it feels, physically and mentally. 0-g Climbing was tested by several individuals, including one astronaut. The strongest impression from the experiment was how close it came to real climbing. The climbing felt natural despite large loads (up to bodyweight) and mentally it was both fun and challenging.	en
heal.journalName	International Astronautical Federation - 55th International Astronautical Congress 2004	en
dc.identifier.volume	3	en
dc.identifier.spage	1633	en
dc.identifier.epage	1641	en