Study of operators under extreme conditions

Paper number

IAC-11,A1,2,16,x10012

Author

Prof.Dr. Georgi Sotirov, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Prof. Petar S. Getsov, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Dr. Wiliam Popov, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Dr. Zoya Hubenova, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Dr. Konstsntin Metodiev, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Mr. Ivan Dimitrov, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Mr. Stoyan Tanev, Space and Solar-Terrestrial Research Institute, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Dr. Liubomir Aleksiev, Military Medical Academy, Bulgaria

Coauthor

Dr. Svetlin Doshev, Military Medical Academy, Bulgaria

Year

2011

Abstract

A research complex for study operators under extreme conditions is presented. It recreates the extreme environment through appropriate incentives and records necessary to study physical and psycho physiological signals and parameters. 
Complex apparatus simulates extreme situations and includes tests needed to evaluate the psychological status of the research person. Complex tracks the overall conduct of the experiment, record and processing information from all physiological channels: electromiogram, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse wave, respiration rate, and galvanic skin response. The operator is provided with visual and audio information from the computer complex and reacts by a special keyboard, standard optical mouse, and track ball, stick and pedal controls. A methodology for conducting comprehensive studies of the operator under extreme conditions is presented. The proposed complex will be a tool for research and training of operators, pilots and astronauts working in extreme conditions.

Abstract document

IAC-11,A1,2,16,x10012.brief.pdf

Manuscript document

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