Scientists at Moscow State University (MSU) have discovered that cosmonauts in orbit experience a delay in visual perception of almost one second. The rector of MSU, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Sadovnichy, announced this at a meeting with students.
Researchers noticed a case when one of the cosmonauts, while performing his tasks, accidentally broke an antenna. He followed the instructions but didn't understand how it could happen. After studying visual processes in zero gravity, scientists concluded that cosmonauts' reactions slow down, and the perceived image is established almost a second later.
As a result of the work carried out, a group of MSU scientists created special simulators for training cosmonauts. The devices help them adapt their vision to zero gravity conditions. Sadovnichy noted that after such training, cosmonauts begin to perceive information better. Now they know about the possible delay and can effectively respond to various situations during flights.
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