Description

This study examines how a commercial telemedicine device may be able to assist with space-based medical care during future deep space missions. Research will examine the device’s proficiency at collecting and integrating vital health data, as well as providing medical imaging. Research will also test its telemedicine features that could help diagnose crew members in near-real time. To complete this work, researchers will compare data collected by the Tempus Pro with similar data gathered from standard periodic health exams after the end of the mission. During participating missions, the crew medical officer will also develop a diagnosis for a simulated medical scenario based on medical data collected with the device, input obtained from a crew member acting as the patient, and supplemental information.

Impact

As missions extend to Mars and beyond, communication delays will become more significant. Crews may benefit from medical devices that are lightweight, compact, energy efficient, and versatile. Results from this work may help inform future protocols and support future missions.

Type of study: Flight

Formal project title: Tempus Pro