Tag: Aerospace medicine

Flights can involve a surprising number of calories, with some studies suggesting passengers can consume thousands during a single journey. This leads to a critical question: how many calories does a flight have, and what contributes to this high intake?

According to aerospace medical studies, sustained high G-force exposure can significantly impair cerebral blood flow, a primary cause of G-induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC). Understanding what G-force does to the body reveals the extreme challenges faced by pilots and astronauts in high-acceleration environments.