A Study of Man's Physical Capabilities On The MoonnVOLUMEⅡ, PARTⅠBIOMECHANICS RESEARCH PROGRAM

摘要

A study was made to compare man's energy expenditure and gait characteristics, during self locomotion at various rates, in earth and in simulated lunar gravity conditions. The tests were made for the subject walking and running on the level and on grades up to 30° while in shirt sleeves and while wearing a suit pressurized to 3.5 psig. The results, presented in four volumes, may be useful for the design of space suits and life support systems and the planning of lunar exploration missions and their logistics.