What is BS 185-17 - Terms related to aerospace medicine about?
BS 185 is a standard that specifies the glossary of Aeronautical and astronautical terms.
BS 185-17 specifies the terms and definitions of aerospace medicine.
BS 185-17 defines general terms related to disorders and illusions, systems, and equipment.
The object of the glossary provided in BS 185-17 is to provide standard definitions for technical terms peculiar to aerospace medicine and related subjects.
Who is BS 185-17 - Terms related to aerospace medicine for?
BS 185-17 on terms related to aerospace medicine is useful for:
- Medical personnel
- Aerospace medical staff
Why should you use BS 185-17 - Terms related to aerospace medicine?
Aerospace medicine is a branch of medicine dealing with the effects of flight through the atmosphere or in space upon the human body, and with the prevention or cure of physiological or psychological malfunctions arising from these effects.
BS 185-17 provides you with an introduction to various systems such as life support systems, oxygen systems, closed respiratory gas systems, and equipment like an air-ventilated suit, emergency oxygen bottle, immersion suit, liquid-conditioned suit, etc.
BS 185-17 also provides a list of terms and definitions that assists personnel engaged in solving the medical issues in the aeroplane in understanding and learning vocabulary related to aerospace medicine and related subjects.