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MSC 70-94
In addition %o centrifuge data_ each test subject will undergo
numerous physiological measurements prior to and _mmediately following
the acceleration runs in the centrifuge.
The first group of test subjects will begin their seven day bed
rest on September 14, with the other groups following in 24-hour periods.
Ail test subjects will be completed with the 24-hour and 164-hour bed
rest and subsequent centrifuge runs by September 23.
During the peak acceleration runs the test subjects will be required
to view and call out to medical monitors the numbers which light
up on a digital display inside the centrifuge gondola.
The volunteers are USAF Techuical Sergeants Elmer L. McCoy and
Donald L. Watson; Staff Sergeants Earl V. Fraley and Philip A. Robinson;
and Airmen First Class William N. Hursta_ Michael D. Johnson, Joseph D.
Mundy, Howard J. Perlman and Wilbur C. Williams.
Doctors Sidney D. Leverett_ Jr._ and Samuel J. Shubrooks_ Jr.
(Major) of Brooks Air Force Base are co-investigators with MSC's Dr.
Shumate. Dr. Shumate is assigned to the Biomedical Laooratories Division
of MSC/s Medical Research and Oper_tio_ Directorate.