ANTHROPOMETRY

National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Anthropometry and biomechanics for designating points
and distances of measurement, range, direction of
motion, and mass for space module crewmembers and
visiting personnel.
For example : primary anthropometry effects of
microgravity
Height in Short-term mission : Slight increase during first week then stabilizes
at approximately 3% of pre-mission baseline.
Circumference changes in chest, waist, and limbs. Changes due primarily to
fluids shifts.
Post flight weight losses average 3.4%; about 2/3 of the loss is due to water
loss, the remainder due to loss of lean body mass and fat. Center of mass shifts
headward approximately 3-4 cm…