Some projects conducted by members of the Center for Space Medicine include:
Zero-Gravity Locomotion Simulator |
eZLS |
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This device at CCF provides a testbed for the study of walking and running in simulated microgravity. |  |
The next- generation zero gravity simulator being built at NASA GRC as a testbed for future countermeasures. | |||
Jumping Countermeasure Device |
Dual-Track Treadmill |
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This device, validated by KC135 flights, allows large ground reaction forces to be applied to the feet. |  |
This JGBEC project has designed a dual-track treadmill with virtual reality feedback. It offers the potential to be a countermeasure for bone, muscle, cardiovascular and neurovestibular systems. | |||
ISS Foot Experiment |
Bed Rest Study |
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to Investigate Bone/Muscle Loss |
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to Investigate Bone/Muscle Loss |
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Lower extremity muscle activity, joint angles and foot forces are being measured to quantify mechanical load during daily life activities, both on earth and the ISS. |  |
A NASA/NSBRI study to examine the role of individually prescribed exercise load replacement is being conducted at CCF. | |||
Data Acquisition System |
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Robotic Simulation of Bone Strain |
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An SBIR project team led by ZIN Technologies is working on the next generation of ambulatory data logging device for in-flight use. |  |
Robotic simulation enables realistic forces and movement to be applied to cadaveric limbs to measure bone strain under different gravity levels. | |||
Fracture Healing |
Smart Medical Systems |
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A study exploring fracture healing in simulated microgravity. |  |
Using handheld devices, medical monitoring using ultrasound is being developed. | |||
Microsystems for Drug Delivery |
Cardiac Modeling |
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Micro ElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) are being developed for targeted delivery of therapeutic drugs. |  |
Modeling of the cardiac cycle allows calculation of strain in the myocardial tissues. | |||
Risk Analysis Study |
Harness Design and Comfort Study |
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