Motion Devices for Linear and Angular Oscillation and for Abrupt Acceleration Studies on Human Subjects (Impact): A Description of Facilities in Use and Proposed.

von Gierke, Henning E.; Steinmetz, Eugene.

Published by National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council; Washington, D.C.; 1961.

About this Item

Wraps, 9 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches, 132 pp., numerous illustrations, pull-out chart in rear (summary chart of motion devices). Good plus or very good minus (moderate soiling, covers; mild edge wear; pages clean and binding tight). "A special report. for the Panel on Acceleration Stress, Armed Forces-NRC Committee on Bio-Astronautics". An early U.S. space program item. Describes 44 motion devices, including the NASA Pitch-Roll Chair, NASA Iron Cross, model of the NASA three-degree-of-motion simulator, NASA Normal Acceleration and Pitch (NAP) Simulator, NASA Horizon Projector, NASA Optical Simulator. (3214015).

Seller Inventory # 2558

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Motion Devices for Linear and Angular Oscillation and for Abrupt Acceleration Studies on Human Subjects (Impact): A Description of Facilities in Use and Proposed.
• Publisher: National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council; Washington, D.C.; 1961.
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition