Protracted low-dose ionizing radiation effects upon primate performance. Final report, June 1975--June 1977
The effect of a 300-rad radiation exposure protracted over a 72-hr 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-hr radiation exposure period. Ability to control the PEP was found to be relatively unimpaired, but all animals displayed classic prodromal symptoms including productive emesis.
- Research Organization:
- School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6589672
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-054958; SAM-TR-77-30
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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