My final spin on the man-rated centrifuge at QinetiQ (2018)

TL;DR

James discusses his experience with increasing G-forces during a simulation, explaining the initial discomfort and eventual comfort.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 😀 Increasing G-forces can initially cause discomfort and unusual sensations.
• 😀 After a few seconds, the body can adapt to G-forces and feel comfortable.
• ♊ The intensity of the G-forces increases with each increment during the simulation.
• 🤲 James compares the feeling of increased G-forces to his jowls getting heavier.
• ♊ The plateau of G-forces provides a more stable and comfortable experience.
• 🤯 Tensing up during the onset of G-forces helps provide clarity of mind.
• 🐪 James mentions the availability of a COG and camel for support during the simulation.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the G-forces experienced by James during the simulation?

James experiences 3.2 G and 4 G during the simulation.

Q: How does James describe the initial onset of G-forces?

James describes the initial onset of G-forces as a horrible and weird feeling, but it fades away after a few seconds.

Q: How does James feel once he becomes comfortable with the G-forces?

Once James becomes comfortable with the G-forces, he compares the feeling to sitting in a gondola and finds it very comfortable.

Q: How does James explain the sensation of his body lagging behind during the onset of G-forces?

James feels a gluggy sensation as his body realizes it is lagging behind the G-forces, but after a few seconds, he catches up and feels comfortable.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• James starts the simulation at 3.2 G and proceeds to 4 G for 15 seconds each.

• He describes the initial discomfort and the sensation of his body lagging behind during the onset of G-forces.

• After a few seconds, James becomes comfortable and compares the feeling to sitting in a gondola.