S/MORE Photo Gallery
Thumbnails for S/MORE biology research photos
-This
Baroreflex device measures heart rate and blood pressure responses to pressure
stimuli applied to the neck. (35k)
-This
Russian bicycle is used to maintain crew fitness. (21k)
-Red
blood cells are monitored to see how they are produced and how they change
in space. (14k)
-A
diagram and explanation of how the blood in our bodies reacts to being
in space. (22k)
-This
Baroreflex device measures heart rate and blood pressure responses to
the valsaliva maneuver. (31k)
-A
microscopic image of bone used to study the effects of space on bones.
(21k)
-A
picture of crystals grown on Earth. (15k)
-This
woman attempts to regain her equilibrium after a sudden push. (27k)
-The
Greenhouse Experiment Harvest Kit is used to take samples of dwarf wheat
grown during this experiment. (26k)
-Coordination
of head and eye movements in space are evaluated by this device. (35k)
-This
negative pressure bag pulls fluids into the lower body while heart rate
and blood pressure are monitored. (70k)
-This
Russian mass-measuring unit allows scientists to monitor body mass. (25k)
-Metabolism
studies rely on periodic blood draws from crew members. (41k)
-This
Russian quail incubator carries fertilized quail eggs into space. (28k)
-Cross
sections of rat muscle show the effect of space on muscles. Left=Earth,
Right=Space. (45k)
-The
SAMS measures and records accelerations caused by activity such as engine
firings or crew motions. (15k)
-A
crystal grown in space. (11k)
-Astronauts
store blood, urine and saliva samples in a specially designed refridgerator-freezer.
(27k)
-The
blood, urine and saliva samples are tested back on Earth for changes in
volume and composition. (20k)
-Crew
performance on the treadmill is used to evaluate muscle tone and strength.
(45k)
-Crew
locomotion is studied before and after the flight to contrast the differences.
(27k)
-This
dwarf wheat is grown in space. (40k)
-This
device is used to grow crystals in space. (17k)
-Pictures
of crystals and an explanation of the study of crystals. (54k)
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