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  • Blue Light for Enhancing Alertness in Space Missions
    George C. Brainard, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Characteristics of Light Exposure Necessary for Development of Optimal Countermeasures to Facilitate Circadian Adaptation and Enhance Alertness and Cognitive Performance in Space
    Steven W. Lockley, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Clearance of Particles Depositing in the Human Lung in Low Gravity
    G. Kim Prisk, Ph.D., D.Sc.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Countermeasures for Performance Deficits from Sleep Loss and Workload in Spaceflight
    David F. Dinges, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Designing Individual Countermeasures to Reduce Sleep Disruption and Improve Performance and Alertness in Space
    Elizabeth B. Klerman, M.D., Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Evaluation of Photic Countermeasures for Circadian Entrainment of Neurobehavioral Performance and Sleep-Wake Regulation Before and During Spaceflight
    Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Human-Automation Interactions and Performance Analysis of Lunar Lander Supervisory Control
    Kevin R. Duda, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Operational Evaluation of a Photic Countermeasure to Improve Alertness, Performance, and Mood During Night-Shift Work on the 105-Day Study (105-Day Russian Chamber Study)
    Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.
    Technical Summary

  • Optimizing Light for Long-Duration Space Exploration
    George C. Brainard, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary

  • Thermal Control During Astronaut Traverses
    Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Ph.D.
    Description   |   Technical Summary



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Researchers are studying various sleep and nap schedules to prevent the effects of chronic sleep loss experienced by astronauts during missions. Chronically reduced sleep impairs thought processes and slows reaction times.