Human Life Research on ISS Russian Segment
NEUROCOG-2 Experiment
NEUROCOG-2 experiment is a part of the science research program to be performed aboard the ISS RS by Pedro Duque, ESA astronaut of Spanish nationality in the
frame of the CERVANTES Project and continued NEUROCOG
experiment performed under the ODISSEA Project. The European Space Agency is a customer for
the preparation and implementation of the scientific program.
Objective:
Study of integration of visual, vestibular and proprioceptive information for perception of space orientation.
Task:
Assessment of effect of space flight conditions on perception and process of cosmonaut memorizing the
orientation and location when performing investigations "Virtual turns" and "Orientation".
Science Hardware Used:
- Cogni Kit;
- Galley Kit;
- Neurocog Kit with science hardware.
Flight Hardware Used:
Support Items:
- Experiment control unit;
- Power unit with cables;
- Camcorder SONY DSR PD-150P.
Consumables:
- Kit "Galley-RM";
- Kit "Galley-INF";
- Kit "Return of Hard Discs";
- Mini DV videotape.
Experiment Results:
Records of subject electroencephalograms and electrooculograms on PCMCIA cards and information on information perception
rate and accuracy recorded on a hard disc and PCMCIA card (backup copy), and mini DV videotape.