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Fatigue, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythms

Source: Ronald D. Reed, United States Air Force Academy   Format: Microsoft PowerPoint
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Description: This presentation gives an overview of problems associated with fatigue and sleep during space flight. Acute and chronic effects of microgravity upon the sleep cycle are compared. Circadian rhythms, circadian desynchronizations, and possible countermeasures are explained. (Posted on 10/00)