Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; Foreword by Lieutenant General (Dr) Thomas W. Travis; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; PART I: MECHANICS OF G; 1 The Physics of Gravity; Mechanics; Gravity; What is Gravity?; Newtonâ#x80;#x99;s Universal Law of Gravitation; Newtonâ#x80;#x99;s Laws of Motion; Acceleration Due to Motion; The Mechanics of Circular Motion; Acceleration Due to Gravity; Gravity and Weight; Einsteinâ#x80;#x99;s Contribution; Kepler and Newton; Conclusion; 2 High G Flight; Acceleration Nomenclature; Magnitude; Direction
Acceleration in the Flight EnvironmentGenerating G in Flight; Physiological Consequences of High G Exposure; +Gx Acceleration; +Gy Acceleration; +Gz Acceleration; Flight Operations Involving High G; Military Flight Operations; Civilian Aerobatic Flight; Commercial Spaceflight Operations; Conclusion; PART II: PHYSIOLOGY OF G; 3 The Cardiovascular System at +1 Gz; Haemodynamic Relationships; Hydrostatic Pressure (HP); Hydrostatic Indifference Point; Upright Posture; Hydrostatic Pressure and the Giraffe; Countermeasures to Orthostasis; Venous Valves; Venous Volume-Pressure Relationship
Microcirculatory ChangesThe Muscle Pump; The Respiratory Pump; The Baroreflexes; Anatomical Structure of the Baroreflexes; Function of the Baroreflexes; Heart Rate Effects; Blood Pressure Effects; Regulation of Blood Pressure; The Role of the Vestibular System; Conclusion; 4 The Cardiovascular System at High Gz; Effects of Acceleration on the Circulation; Effect of Acceleration on Vision; Grey-out; Black-out; Almost Loss of Consciousness (A-LOC); Prevalence of A-LOC; G-Induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC); Historical Aspects of G-LOC; Characteristics of a G-LOC Episode; Prevalence of G-LOC
The Effect of Rate of Change of +GzA Word on Negative Gz; Conclusion; 5 Respiratory Effects of G; The Respiratory System at +1 Gz; Respiratory Effects of High Gz Exposure; Acceleration Atelectasis; Respiratory Effects of High Gx Exposure; Respiratory Effects of High Gy Exposure; Conclusion; 6 Musculoskeletal Effects of G; +Gz-Induced Neck Injuries; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Types of Injury; Operational Impact; Preventive Measures; Spine Injuries; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Types of Injury; Preventive Measures; Conclusion; 7 Miscellaneous Clinical Effects of G; Cardiac Effects; Arrhythmias
Morphologic ChangesCognitive Changes; Vestibular Effects; Auditory Function; Visual Function; Endocrine and Biochemical Changes; Trauma; Vascular Effects; Respiratory System; Abdominal Trauma; Orthopaedic Issues; Skin Effects; Conclusion; PART III: TOLERANCE AND ADAPTATION; 8 Tolerance to High G; Defining and Measuring G Tolerance; G-Time Tolerance Curve; Individual Factors Affecting G Tolerance; Individual Variation; Anthropometry and Gender; Blood Volume Changes; Hypoxia; Caffeine; Fatigue; Physical Conditioning; Miscellaneous Factors; Flight-Related Factors Affecting G Tolerance
