Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?

Undergraduate

Project Type

group

Campus

Daytona Beach

Authors' Class Standing

Giovanni Bacon, Senior Chris Lamb, Junior Jennifer Perskin, Graduate student Johnathan Dicuia, Junior

Lead Presenter's Name

Giovanni Bacon

Faculty Mentor Name

Christine Walck

Abstract

.We propose to design an optimized lower extremity force acquisition system (LEFAS) that integrates with a lower body negative pressure (LBNP) box and subject-specific protocols for improved fitness results by taking a computationally simulated optimization approach. Current countermeasures to date on the International Space Station lack sufficient mechanical and physiological loads to maintain preflight musculoskeletal (MSK) mass, strength, and aerobic capacity. Our approach combines LEFAS, LBNP and personalized controls to combat microgravity deconditioning syndrome including induced muscle atrophy, bone decalcification and poor cardiovascular health minimizing the gap between pre-flight and post-flight syndrome, allowing astronauts to respond to emergencies, and remain healthy during and after extended space travel. The LEFAS/LBNP countermeasure combines two forms of resistance achieving required loads and allowing for exploration at greater distances from Earth and extended stays in space. In parallel, we will educate students, teachers, and community about solving the challenges of human space travel using advanced modeling techniques and ground-based experiments.

Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?

No

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Mitigate Microgravity Deconditioning Syndrome using Resistive Exercise as a Countermeasure

.We propose to design an optimized lower extremity force acquisition system (LEFAS) that integrates with a lower body negative pressure (LBNP) box and subject-specific protocols for improved fitness results by taking a computationally simulated optimization approach. Current countermeasures to date on the International Space Station lack sufficient mechanical and physiological loads to maintain preflight musculoskeletal (MSK) mass, strength, and aerobic capacity. Our approach combines LEFAS, LBNP and personalized controls to combat microgravity deconditioning syndrome including induced muscle atrophy, bone decalcification and poor cardiovascular health minimizing the gap between pre-flight and post-flight syndrome, allowing astronauts to respond to emergencies, and remain healthy during and after extended space travel. The LEFAS/LBNP countermeasure combines two forms of resistance achieving required loads and allowing for exploration at greater distances from Earth and extended stays in space. In parallel, we will educate students, teachers, and community about solving the challenges of human space travel using advanced modeling techniques and ground-based experiments.

 

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