ISBN:
9812388613
,
9789812388612
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxiv, 827 p)
,
ill. (some col.)
,
24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Palo Alto, Calif ebrary 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Principles and Practice of Aviation Medicine
DDC:
616.9/80213
Keywords:
Aviation medicine
;
Aerospace Medicine standards
;
Aerospace Medicine methods
Abstract:
The book provides an up-to-date overview of the history of aviation medicine and the development of medical requirements for licensing. Also the physiological foundation for flight, the physiology of the sensory organs, exposure to cosmic radiation, the preventative aspects of aviation medicine, the role of medical factors in accident investigation, and passenger health issues are covered
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Prologue; Preface and Acknowledgement; List of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Units; Acknowledgment; List of Contributors; Editors; PART 1 INTRODUCTION; PART 2 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS; PART 3 PHYSIOLOGY AND RADIATION; PART 4 PREVENTION; PART 5 CLINICAL AVIATION MEDICINE; PART 6 PHYCHOLOGY; PART 7 PASSENGERS; Appendix I; Appendix II; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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