Accession Number:

ADA151691

Title:

Computerized Biophysical Data Acquisition System for Motion Sickness Studies.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Fitzpatrick,D. G.
• Rogers,M. A.
• Williams,R.

Report Date:

1984-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

222.0

Abstract:

A biophysical data acquisition system was integrated with a MASSCOMP MC500 computer to provide the foundation for a computerized motion sickness rehabilitation program. A user-friendly data acquisition system was developed to process several different channels of biophysical information from a subject. This system processes the data to create graphics for operator interaction on a real-time basis and stores data for later retrieval and analysis. The electrical schematics and frequency responses of the fabricated physiological monitoring equipment used to measure heart rate, gastric motility, respiration rate, skin pallor, intestinal tone, and eye movement were completed.

Descriptors:

• *INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• *MOTION SICKNESS
• *MEDICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
• INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
• COMPUTERS
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• DATA ACQUISITION
• THERAPY
• MAN COMPUTER INTERFACE
• INFORMATION PROCESSING
• BIOPHYSICS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
• Computer Hardware

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE