The effect of a 300-rad radiation exposure protracted over a 72-hour period upon highly trained, performing primates was investigated. This experiment was designed to provide data to support nuclear survivability/vulnerability assessments of aircraft engaged in lengthy missions during possible nuclear encounters, e.g., advanced tankers, cargo aircraft, and/or airborne command posts. Rhesus monkeys were trained in the operation of the Primate Equilibrium Platform (a ground-based aircraft control simulator). After extensive training, the monkeys' behavior was monitored during the 72-hour radiation exposure period. Ability to control the PEP was found to be relatively unimpaired, but all animals displayed classic prodromal symptoms including productive emesis. (Author)
Protracted Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Effects upon Primate Performance
1977
81 pages
Report
No indication
English
Radiobiology , Radiation tolerance , Rhesus monkeys , Performance tests , Tracking , Ionizing radiation , Radiation dosage , Low level , Emesis , Radiation sickness , Signs and symptoms , Long range(Time) , Flight crews , Vulnerability , Survival(Personnel) , Performance(Human) , Nuclear radiation , Radiation effects , Animal behavior , Experimental data
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