Theoretical analysis of acceleration-induced central nervous system ischemia.
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.
Whinnery
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US Naval Air Dev. Center, Warminster, PA.