Aerospace Medicine in
Human Performance
The ability for humans to perform under extreme environmental conditions poses challenging problems for Aerospace Medicine professionals. Altitude, thermal issues, fatigue, acceleration, and numerous other environmental stressors must be appropriately managed to ensure optimized human performance.
Aerospace Medicine in
General Aviation
General aviation aircraft present unique Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance problems. Human Performance factors continue to be leading causes of General Aviation mishaps.
Aerospace Medicine in
Military Aviation
Military aviation operations present numerous unique Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance issues. Sustained acceleration, fatigue, orientation problems, and attention management issues are just a few.
Aerospace Medicine in
Commercial Aviation
Commercial aviation presents Aerospace Medicine problems for the aircrew, ground support crews, and the passengers they serve.
Aerospace Medicine in
Space Operations
Human participation in space operations presents some of the most interesting and challenging Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance problems. Microgravity, bone density and muscle atrophy issues, radiation exposure, and thermal stressors are just some of the space medicine problems.
The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing aerospace medicine and human performance. AsMA is the largest and most representative association in these fields, bringing together experts committed to research, education, and public service.
The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) brings together experts from diverse disciplines to advance knowledge and practices supporting the health, safety, and performance of individuals involved in air and space travel. AsMA advises U.S. and international agencies on topics ranging from aviation and space medical standards to pilot aging and the physiological effects of flight.
AsMA’s members include aerospace medicine specialists, flight nurses, physiologists, psychologists, human factors experts, physician assistants, and researchers. They work across industry, civil aviation authorities, defense and military services, airlines, space programs, and academic institutions.
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President's Page
Each month, the President of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) writes a column that is published on the website and in the journal…
Awards
The AsMA Fellows Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce their selection of the 2025 scholarship winners. The 1st Place Winner was Dr. Karolina Twardowksa…
Essential Resources
Publications
Explore AsMA’s official publications, featuring research reports, position papers, and policy letters developed to advance aerospace medicine, human performance, and aviation safety.
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Access peer-reviewed monthly journal, connecting physicians, scientists, and specialists in aerospace medicine and human performance. It is the most cited journal in its field and reaches readers in more than 80 countries.
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Join AsMA’s global community. Connect with specialists, scientists, and experts working to advance health, safety, and innovation in air and space travel. Membership offers education, collaboration, and recognition through events, publications, and global exchange.
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