Masters Theses

Abstract

"Knowledge of the effects of prolonged states of weightlessness on the physiological activities of gastric motility and acid secretion will aid in the planning of future space flights, since aberrations in these activities could affect the performance of astronauts. Investigation of these activities requires monitoring of the pressure and pH in the stomach and titration of the gastric contents. Since previous methods and equipment used for performing these functions are inadequate for this investigation, the equipment whose design and operation are discussed in this thesis was developed. This equipment includes an ingestible sensor capsule which is tethered in the stomach, a modulation unit which can modulate a transmitter to permit mobility of the subject, and an automatic titration unit"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Dillman, Norman G., 1938-2010

Committee Member(s)

Carroll, William R.
Carson, Ralph S.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1968

Pagination

v, 40 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 36).

Rights

© 1968 Barry F. Maycock, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Gastrointestinal system -- Motility -- MeasurementGastrointestinal system -- Secretions -- MeasurementPatient monitoring -- EvaluationVolumetric analysis

Thesis Number

T 2095

Print OCLC #

5995281

Electronic OCLC #

805950283

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