Rotating Room

The rotating room is a setup designed to study the effects on humans of slow rotation with centripetal acceleration of the order of tenths of g for a long time. It is a living space that is installed on a centrifuge and rotates around its axis.

The spinning room was developed in the 1980s and was used to study the effects of centripetal acceleration on the human body. Experiments have shown that prolonged rotation can lead to various physiological changes, such as increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and changes in breathing.

One of the most interesting results obtained from the rotating room experiments was the discovery that prolonged exposure to centripetal acceleration can cause a person to feel disoriented and disoriented. This was due to the fact that when the room rotates, the human head cannot maintain a stable position, but constantly moves in space.

In addition, the rotating room can be used as a simulator to prepare astronauts for long periods of time in zero gravity. Research has shown that prolonged exposure to centripetal acceleration promotes the development of certain skills, such as adapting to changes in the gravitational field and maintaining balance.

However, despite all the benefits of using rotating rooms, they also have some disadvantages. For example, prolonged spinning can cause dizziness and nausea in some people, as well as lead to sleep disturbances and other health problems. In addition, the use of rotating rooms requires significant energy expenditure and is not always possible in everyday life.

Overall, rotating rooms provide an interesting and useful tool for studying the effects of centripetal acceleration on humans. They can help better understand the physiological and psychological effects that occur during prolonged exposure to centripetal acceleration, and can be used to develop new methods for training astronauts and other professionals working in gravitational unloading conditions.



A rotating room is an installation that is designed to study the effects on the body of slow rotation with a centripetal acceleration of the order of hundredths of the acceleration of gravity over a long period. It is a living space located inside a centrifuge. This type of research makes it possible to influence consciousness and physical processes of the body, which is relevant in particular in