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Japan related experiment theme 4
Spatial Orientation of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex |
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| Principal Investigator |
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B. Cohen,M.D. (USA) |
| Co-Investigator |
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I.Koizuka,M.D.DMS.(St.Marianna University School of Medicine) |
| Experiment Equipment |
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Visual Vestibular Investigation System (ESA) |
<Outline of Experiment>
Spatial orientation in the human is regulated by several sensory inputs,
which are from visual system,somato sensory system and vestibular system
which consists of semicircular canals and otolith organs. These inputs
are computed in the brain and outputted to the oculo motor system and muscle
system to maintain body balance. In this experiment, we will interinvestigate
the correlation between gravity and spatial recognition.
<Expected Outcome>
This research is expected to elucidate the malfunction and adapting mechanism
of human vestibular organs. It is also expected to obtain new knowledge
about the mechanism of space sickness, vehicle sickness and illusion in
space, thereby contributing to prevention of such phenomena, as well as
to training of astronauts.
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| Visual Vestibular Investigation System |
Last Updated : March 27, 1998
