Can Astronaut survive within solar wind?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the effects of solar wind on astronauts, particularly regarding its impact on the nervous system and muscle reactions. Participants explore the implications of solar wind's ion charges and electromagnetic fields, as well as the use of Schumann Resonance in space missions.

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  • Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that solar wind, containing ion charges and electromagnetic fields, could affect action potential within an astronaut's nervous system.
  • Others argue that astronauts have survived exposure to solar wind, suggesting that its effects may not be as detrimental as feared.
  • A participant questions whether the impact of solar wind on action potential could lead to slower muscle reactions due to interruptions in chemical reactions.
  • One participant mentions the historical deterioration of early astronauts' physical conditions in space and the introduction of Schumann Resonance simulators to mitigate these effects.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the biological effects of a 7.3 Hz magnetic field of 1 picotesla, comparing it to the stronger fields of MRI machines.
  • Concerns are raised about the scientific validity of using Schumann Resonance in space, with calls for better sources and peer-reviewed literature to support claims.
  • Some participants highlight the need for critical evaluation of claims related to Schumann Resonance, suggesting that many assertions may lack scientific backing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of viewpoints, with some supporting the idea that solar wind affects astronauts while others challenge the validity of claims regarding Schumann Resonance. The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple competing views present.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the lack of consensus on the biological effects of low-frequency magnetic fields and the need for more rigorous scientific evidence regarding the use of Schumann Resonance in space. There are also references to the potential for pseudoscience in the claims made about these topics.

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Solar wind contains ion charges and electromagnetic field, will Solar wind affect action potential within Astronaut's nerve system?

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
 
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Can Astronaut survive within solar wind?
Yes. They have.

junk0 said:
Solar wind contains ion charges and electromagnetic field, will Solar wind affect action potential within Astronaut's nerve system?
Almost certainly.

http://rpd.oxfordjournals.org/content/115/1-4/44.short
 
I presume all nations that intend to send astronauts on long space trips have already made tests on "volunteers"
 
If Solar wind can affects action potential within Astronaut's nerve system, will their muscles' reaction become slower within Solar wind? since high energetic particles will interrupt any chemical reactions for action potential within Astronaut's nerve system, so Astronaut will feel the side effect of solar wind instantly.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
The physical condition of early Astronauts deteriorated severely whilst in Outer Space, away from the Schumann Resonance. The problem was solved by introducing the "Schumann Simulator" into all space shuttles, a magnetic pulse generator mimicking the Earth's frequency. This demonstrates the simple fact that we cannot be healthy if disconnected from the "natural biological frequency"

Edit: another crackpot link deleted.

Does anyone have any suggestions why Astronauts use Schumann Resonance in space?

Thanks you very much for any suggestions
 
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I find it quite incredible that a 7.3 Hz magnetic field of 1 picotesla can have any effect on the human body that is unharmed by the 2-3 Telsa field of a MRI machine
 
syhprum said:
I find it quite incredible that a 7.3 Hz magnetic field of 1 picotesla can have any effect on the human body that is unharmed by the 2-3 Telsa field of a MRI machine

Could you please tell me where you find it? I would like to know how it effects on human body with a 7.3 Hz magnetic field of 1 picotesla. What make it good for human body in term of Biology?

Thanks everyone very much for any suggestions
 
Does anyone have any suggestions why Astronauts use Schumann Resonance in space?
I am quite sure that astronaughts use all kinds of things that have little or no scientific validity - like carrying a lucky charm, or following the tenets of some religion. "NASA does it therefore it must be valid" is a logical fallacy. The website referenced is so full of pseudoscience ("the Earth's cavity"?) it is impossible to tell where the facts end and the make-believe starts.

So, I think we'd need to see:
a. a better source (i.e. NASA) confirming the use of Schumann resonators on space shuttles
b. some peer-reviewed literature documenting the claimed effects (i.e. where did Schumann publish?*)
... before taking the ideas on that site even remotely seriously.
Could you please tell me where you find it? I would like to know how it effects on human body with a 7.3 Hz magnetic field of 1 picotesla. What make it good for human body in term of Biology?
There is no reason to believe it [the frequency etc] has any biological effect. Remember - it is up to the people making the strange claims to support them.

It is a real phenomena which, in a misunderstood form, has been used by people making mystical claims as "scientific" support for whatever they are peddling.
When confronted by their misunderstanding, they respond with "science doesn't know everything". Basically, a lightning strike someplace on the Earth's surface sends our EM waves. Some of these waves bounce around in the atmosphere more than others. Schumann worked out which ones hung around the longest: wikipedia has a nice animation courtesy of NASA.

I think it is against the rules of the forum to promote pseudoscience, and discussing various manifestations, even with the aim of debunking them, must be handled very carefully. I'd suggest a forum like: JREF may be more appropriate?

Meantime - there are no end of popular-level resources on this thing:
eg.
http://cosmoquest.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-62856.html
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread597740/pg1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schumann_resonance

* Schumann W. O. (1952). "Über die Dämpfung der elektromagnetischen Eigenschwingnugen des Systems Erde – Luft – Ionosphäre". Zeitschrift und Naturfirschung
Nothing in there about Earth breathing or health.
 
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Crackpot thread closed. Thanks to all that tried to help.
 

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