Citation

Manzey DH, Schiewe A, Fassbender C. Acta Astronaut. 1995; 35(4-5): 339-361.

Affiliation

DLR, Institute of Aviation and Space Medicine, Department of Aviation and Space Psychology, Hamburg, Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11541475

Abstract

The authors examine psychological issues and countermeasures in extended space flight. Individual-oriented pre-flight countermeasures include basic psychological selection and training of astronaut candidates. Crew-oriented pre-flight countermeasures include crew composition based on psychological compatibility and psychological mission preparation. Psychological inflight support measures include those that address the emotional state and well-being of astronauts, performance efficiency, and prevention of task overload. Suggestions for an integrated approach to psychological countermeasures for extended flights are presented. Case reports examine psychological selection and training of German astronauts in preparation for the STS-55 mission.

Language: en