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)


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    Title :

    Protracted Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Effects upon Primate Performance


    Contributors:
    D. J. Barnes (author) / R. P. Patrick (author) / M. G. Yochmowitz (author) / R. J. Yaeger (author) / N. E. Lof (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    81 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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