SPACE & AEROSPACE MEDICINE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site acceleration stress A bad case of acceleration stress in the film Destination Moon The physiological effect of high acceleration or deceleration on the human body. Acceleration stress increases with the magnitude and duration of the acceleration. Longitudinal accelerations cannot be tolerated as well as transverse ones as the former have a much stronger influence on the cardiovascular system. Related entry    • acceleration tolerance Related category    • SPACE AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP