Implementation of the program of scientific experiments of a South-African cosmonaut

CCE Experiment

CCE experiment is included in the scientific program of South African cosmonaut Mark Shuttleworth and is a constituent part of the Russian Program for Implementation of Scientific and Technological Research Planned for the Fourth Manned Expedition ISS-4.

Objectives:

To study effects of zero-gravity on human cardiovascular system. Recorded in the course of the experiment is the heart rate of South African cosmonaut at rest or under graduated physical exercise.
To study human energy inputs in the course of physical exercise in space flight environment by analyzing water balance in the body.

Tasks:

Comparing the process of heart rate regulation by cosmonaut's vegetative system at rest and during physical exercise in space flight;
reducing the negative effects of space flight on the muscles;
determining cosmonaut's power inputs over a 24-hour period of measurements based on his individual heart rate vs. energy input curve;
determining daily fluctuations of cortisol content in saliva as a function energy inputs.

Flight Equipment Used:

Out of the aides protecting against effects of zero-gravity:
- Stationary bicycle VB-3;
- Expander.
Out of the medical monitoring equipment:
- Sphygmomanometer "Tensoplus";
- Cardio-recorder 90205.

Consumables:

Consumables pack for Cardio-recorder 90205;
Saliva-A kit;
An accessories kit:
- dictaphone;
- batteries for the dictaphone;
- cassettes;
- measuring tape;
- RPE (coefficient) scale.

Expected Results:

Obtaining data under a specially designed cosmonaut training program, including pre- and post-flight studies, which allow to develop a new method for evaluating energy inputs during various physical exercises and to update the strategy for cosmonauts' physical training.