g-force videos

My research has shown that centrifuge training is an essential safety control measure in preventing accidents. This view is also corroborated by the Aerospace Medical Association Commercial Space Flight Working Group in their paper:

Suborbital-Crew-Medical-Issues-Rev-11.doc [.doc 130kb]

Below are video clips showing centrifuge runs in the Gx (chest to back) axis; this will represent a typical Virgin Galactic descent profile. At the bottom you will find clip of a Gz centrifuge run (head to foot or ‘eyeballs down’); this will replicate the ‘pull-up’ phase for most aircraft-like Re-Launch Vehicles/Suborbital Aircraft.

4Gx

Here, we see the participant encouter 4Gx, where he will feel up to 4 times his bodyweight is pressing onto him.

Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bebMk7FvGw

5Gx

Here, we see the participant encouter 5Gx.

Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36JlLWpp_yQ

6Gx

The participant is subjected to 6Gx in a centrifuge. This the equivilent of 6 times your own weight pressing down on your chest and neck and therefore it is relatively difficult to breath; hence the need for training.

Notice the participant uses breathing techniques to counteract the intense force of the centrifuge.

Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9zmNwuPjig

3.6Gz
The participant is using an Anti-G-Straining-Manoeuvre (AGSM) in order to maintain the blood-flow to the eyes and brain in order to prevent him from passing out (Grey-Out, if sustained would become Black-Out, if sustained would become G-Induced Loss of Consciousness and if sustained would end in death)’