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The three Spacelab D-1 Scientist Astronauts were exposed to a 11/2 h 3 g centrifuge run in the supine position, resulting in a linear 3 g acceleration in the x-direction. They used their space experience to evaluate their readapting to normal gravity and compared their observations with ‘Space Adaptation Syndrome’. After the centrifuge runs, the vestibular visual system appeared to be modified in a very specific and reproducible manner. Readapting to the normal 1 g environment took at least 6 h. During this period there was a striking similarity to the astronaut's experience during adaptation to weightlessness in space. A series of vestibular tests were then performed, confirming these subjective findings.
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Ockels, W.J., Furrer, R. & Messerschmid, E. Simulation of space adaptation syndrome on earth. Exp Brain Res 79, 661–663 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00229334
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00229334