Monitoring Vital Signs in Pre-, In-Flight, and Post-Parabolic Flight Phases: Implications for Space Applications

Roman-Gonzalez A.; Vara M.; Vargas-Cuentas N.I. · Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC (2025) · DOI: 10.52202/083075-0056

Resumen

Monitoring vital signs in astronauts under microgravity conditions is fundamental to understanding the physiological effects of reduced gravity on human health. While there are systems that allow monitoring of these parameters in space, assessing the body's response to microgravity conditions induced by parabolic flights is crucial. These flights, widely used for research, training and scientific experiences, expose participants to brief periods of weightlessness, making them an ideal environment to study physiological adaptations. This research aims to develop and validate a monitoring system to record vital signs before, during and after parabolic flights, providing information on physiological and psychological responses at each phase. By analyzing changes in heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other key indicators, this research will contribute to the definition of health requirements for people exposed to microgravity and improve protocols for future space missions.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Tecnológica de Lima Sur; Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades