Three decades of ethological research in the space field within an interdisciplinary framework

Abstract

[En] In a wide panel of environments (space shuttles, orbital stations, parabolic flights, Arctic expeditions, Antarctic bases) and experiments (ISEMSI, EXEMSI, HUBES, CELSS, MARS-500, SIRIUS) over extended periods of time (seconds, days, weeks, months and years), we have observed, described and quantified adaptive behaviors. We have performed such research and study in the field of human and space ethology, and we have associated, analyzed and interpreted the relevant behavioral manifestations (movements, postures, orientations, actions, interactions, expressions, communications) within a framework that integrates physiology, psychology, anthropology and philosophy. Our prime objectives have been to determine how and when the salient crews built positive strategies in a systemic, dynamic, synergic and salutogenic process on Earth and in space.