title: Theoretical analysis of acceleration-induced central nervous system ischemia.
abstract: The mechanism responsible for the +G(z)-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) experienced by fighter pilots is investigated. The nature of a G-LOC episode is described formcases of rapid onset. Evidence suggests that the G-LOC mechanism might be closely related to the mechanism for sleep. A theory of G-LOC that treats it as a protective physiological mechanism is proposed.
authors.affiliation: US Naval Air Dev. Center, Warminster, PA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Whinnery