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Human performance in polar environments

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Gloria R. Leon *
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Gro Mjeldheim Sandal
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Eric R. Larsen
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvp.2011.08.001delete
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Abstract

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An overview of the physical, psychological, social, and coping aspects of living and working in polar regions is presented, assessing findings from both expedition teams and work groups. A personal narrative describing the experiences of a polar expeditioner is interspersed in relevant sections to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges of performing in an extreme environment. The application of findings from polar environments as an analog for space missions is discussed. We conclude that further research is needed on the integration of psychosocial and neurobehavioral adaptation. Furthermore, it is important to consider both the positive as well as negative features of living and working in polar and other extreme environments, and develop training strategies and countermeasure tools to optimize performance in these conditions. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords:
Polar regions
Extreme environments
Expeditioner narrative
Space analog

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Journal of Environmental Psychology cover
Journal of Environmental Psychology
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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