Rotation of a spacecraft to induce artificial gravity will result in a number of unusual mechanical and perceptual phenomena. The nature of the unusual forces observed in artificial gravity is such that their effects are mediated by the position, orientation, and direction of motion of the astronaut. Thus, under artificial gravity, crew station design may have a significant impact on the performance of a space station crew. The effects on performance of the unusual forces resulting from artificial gravity are discussed. General guidelines are presented to aid the designer in floor layout and in the design and orientation of crew stations and translation aids. Some possible mission constraints resulting from incomplete or radius-specific adaptation are discussed.
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