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Artifacts Summary

This page provides a list of the FHIR artifacts defined as part of this implementation guide.

Structures: Logical Models

These define data models that represent the domain covered by this implementation guide in more business-friendly terms than the underlying FHIR resources.

Environmental Monitoring API for Closed Biome Systems

A logical model representing the comprehensive environmental monitoring parameters for closed biome systems, including space habitats, lunar/Mars colonies, and Earth-based smart greenhouses.

Spacecraft Life Support Telemetry

A logical model representing Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) parameters monitored in spacecraft habitat modules.

Structures: Questionnaires

These define forms used by systems conforming to this implementation guide to capture or expose data to end users.

Astronaut and Space Tourist Medical Screening Questionnaire

A medical screening form for astronaut or space tourism flight readiness, based on FAA Form 8500-8, NASA/ESA standards, and commercial vendor practices.

FAA Form 8500-8 Questionnaire

FAA Form 8500-8 Application for Airman Medical Certificate converted to FHIR Questionnaire format

G-SHOCK Centrifugal Trainer Eligibility Questionnaire

Pre-training screening questionnaire to determine eligibility for G-SHOCK multi-axis gimbal training

MEDB 1.10 Ophthalmologic Examination

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for ophthalmologic examination. Captures comprehensive eye examination data for monitoring Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS).

MEDB 1.11 Body Composition/DEXA

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for body composition assessment using DEXA.

MEDB 1.14 Body Mass Measurement

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for body mass measurement tracking.

MEDB 1.6 Resting ECG

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for resting 12-lead ECG assessment. Captures pre- and postflight ECG recordings for cardiovascular evaluation of long-duration flight crew members.

MEDB 1.8 Audiometry

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for audiometric assessment. Captures pre- and postflight hearing threshold data to monitor crew hearing status.

MEDB 1.9 Dental Examination

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for dental examination. Captures comprehensive dental assessment data for spaceflight crew members.

MEDB 2.1 Routine Laboratory Panel

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for routine laboratory panel. Captures comprehensive blood chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis data for spaceflight crew members.

MEDB 2.2 MRSA Screening

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for MRSA screening. Screens crew members for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization prior to spaceflight.

MEDB 2.3 Tuberculosis Testing

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for tuberculosis screening. Screens crew members for TB infection prior to spaceflight.

MEDB 2.4 H. pylori Screening

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for Helicobacter pylori screening. Screens crew members for H. pylori infection prior to long-duration spaceflight.

MEDB 3.1 Radiation Monitoring/Crew Personal Dosimetry

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for radiation monitoring and crew personal dosimetry. Captures crew radiation exposure data for occupational exposure documentation and health risk assessment.

MEDB 5.1 Aerobic Fitness Assessment

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for aerobic fitness assessment. Captures VO2max and related cardiovascular fitness data for spaceflight crew members.

MEDB 5.2 Strength Assessment

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for muscle strength assessment. Captures isokinetic and isometric strength data for spaceflight crew members.

MEDB 5.3 Exercise Prescription

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for exercise prescription. Documents in-flight exercise countermeasures protocol and adherence.

MEDB 6.1 EVA Medical Requirements

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for EVA medical requirements. Documents medical clearance, prebreathe protocol, and health monitoring for extravehicular activities.

MEDB 7.1 Preflight Psychiatric/Psychological Status Check

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for preflight behavioral health assessment. Captures psychiatric/psychological assessment of behavioral readiness for flight and review of psychological services.

MEDB 7.4 Crew Dynamics Assessment

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for crew dynamics assessment. Evaluates crew cohesion, interpersonal relationships, team functioning, and conflict management throughout mission phases.

MEDB 7.5 Family Support Evaluation

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for family support evaluation. Assesses family support systems, identifies needs, and coordinates support services throughout mission phases.

MR008L Medical Hardware Maintenance

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for medical hardware maintenance. Tracks calibration schedules, preventive maintenance, and equipment functionality verification.

MR022S Air Quality Monitoring

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for atmospheric monitoring. Tracks air quality parameters to ensure crew health and safety.

MR026L Reconditioning Assessment

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for postflight reconditioning. Tracks crew recovery and rehabilitation progress after long-duration spaceflight.

MR032L Telemedicine Setup

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for telemedicine setup and operations. Configures communication links, verifies equipment, and ensures readiness for remote medical support.

MR036L Medical Kit Inventory

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for medical kit inventory management. Tracks medical supplies, equipment status, and expiration dates aboard ISS.

MR050L Pharmaceutical Management

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for pharmaceutical management aboard ISS. Tracks medication inventory, storage conditions, dispensing, and stability monitoring.

MR051L Water Quality Assessment

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for water quality monitoring. Tracks potable and technical water quality parameters aboard the International Space Station.

MR054L Microbial Monitoring

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for microbial monitoring. Tracks microbial populations in air, water, and surfaces aboard ISS.

MR087S EVA Prebreathe Protocol

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for EVA prebreathe protocol. Tracks oxygen prebreathe procedures to prevent decompression sickness.

MR092L Solar Particle Event Protocol

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for Solar Particle Event protocol. Monitors SPE alerts, coordinates crew protective actions, and tracks exposure during events.

MR093L Radiation Contingency

NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document for radiation contingency events. Documents unexpected radiation events, crew response, and medical assessment.

NASA HERA Analog Mission Application

Application for the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) mission at NASA Johnson Space Center

Structures: Resource Profiles

These define constraints on FHIR resources for systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Advanced Dive Profile

Comprehensive dive profile with enhanced data collection and regulatory compliance

Artemis Radiation Exposure

Radiation exposure observation for deep space missions with GCR vs SPE differentiation and shielding context

Astrodynamics Observation

An observation of a satellite or celestial object's orbital characteristics, using orbital elements.

Astronaut Patient Profile

Patient profile for astronauts and space travelers

Autonomous Medical Encounter

Encounter profile for crew-led medical events with no real-time ground support due to communication delays

Average Blood Pressure

A calculated average of two or more blood pressure readings in a specified time period or according to a specified algorithm or protocol. The average blood pressure has a systolic and a diastolic component.

Barotrauma Assessment

Assessment of pressure-related injuries (barotrauma)

Behavioral Health State

Point-in-time behavioral and psychological state assessment for aerospace missions.

Blood Pressure Device

A profile of the Device resource used specifically for blood pressure devices and includes an extension for blood pressure cuff size.

Blood Pressure Panel

Blood Pressure Panel; a grouping of systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure components.

Body Height

The measurement in centimeters or feet and inches from the top of the head to the heel, usually while standing.

Body Mass Index

A numerical index based on an individual's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters.

Body Temperature

The measured heat of an individual's body.

Body Weight

The measured mass of an individual's body.

Calorie Deficit Assessment

Quantifies acute and cumulative calorie deficits for astronauts

Commercial Space Equipment

STUB - Device profile for commercial space equipment.

Communication Session Assessment

Assessment of communication system performance during underwater training

Cumulative Radiation Dose (Fixed)

Enhanced cumulative radiation dose tracking with comprehensive time periods

Cumulative Stress Burden

Longitudinal, integrated measure of cumulative stress burden analogous to cumulative radiation dose.

Decompression Protocol

Standardized decompression procedures for diving operations and space analog training

Decompression Sickness

Decompression sickness occurring during diving or altitude training

Dive Medical Clearance

Medical clearance examination for diving operations

Dive Profile

Comprehensive dive profile including depth, time, and environmental data

Diving Equipment

Equipment used for diving operations and underwater training

Enhanced Hyperbaric Treatment

Comprehensive hyperbaric oxygen therapy with full monitoring and safety protocols

Enhanced Neutral Buoyancy Training Session

Comprehensive neutral buoyancy training session with full regulatory compliance tracking

Environmental Monitoring

Profile for environmental monitoring.

Extravehicular Activity Procedure

Record of an Artemis mission EVA (moonwalk) with duration, location, participants, suit device, and metabolic data

Gimbal Screening

Screening protocol for Multi Axis Gimbal training device.

Habitat Environmental Monitoring

Observation of environmental conditions inside Mars habitat (pressure, O2, CO2, temperature, humidity, dust)

Habitat Location

Location profile for lunar habitats, Gateway modules, and landing sites with selenographic coordinates and region code

Heart Rate

The number of heart beats in a minute.

Hydration Status Observation

Hydration status monitoring for space missions

Hyperbaric Chamber

A medical facility equipped with a hyperbaric chamber for pressurized treatment

Hyperbaric Treatment

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or chamber treatment

ISRU Production Log

Tracking ISRU propellant production (CH4/O2) for Mars return journey

MRID Questionnaire Profile

Profile for NASA Medical Requirements Integration Document (MRID) questionnaires. This profile standardizes the structure and metadata for MEDB (Medical Evaluation Document Baseline) and MR (Medical Requirements) documents translated to FHIR Questionnaire resources for structured data capture.

All MRID questionnaires follow a standard structure with groups for:

  • Medical Requirements Overview (MRID metadata)
  • Preflight Training
  • Preflight Activities
  • In-Flight Activities
  • Postflight Activities
  • Data Delivery
  • Domain-Specific Results (e.g., radiation doses, ECG findings)
  • Postflight Debrief

The profile supports SDC-compatible extensions for:

  • Launch context (astronaut/patient reference)
  • Observation extraction from QuestionnaireResponse
Mars Crew Member Profile

Patient profile for Mars crew with extensions for radiation career dose, flight certification, and baseline health metrics

Mars Extravehicular Activity Procedure

Record of Mars surface EVA with duration, location, participants, suit device, metabolic data, and dust exposure

Mars Radiation Risk Assessment

Radiation exposure risk assessment for long-duration deep space missions

Metabolic Risk Summary

Evaluates risk from prolonged caloric deficits and metabolic stress

Mission Plan

Artemis mission timeline with phases, events, constraints, and medical protocols

Mission Risk Assessment

STUB - Risk assessment for space missions.

Mission Timeline Plan

Mars mission timeline with phases, events, EVA schedules, and medical protocols

Neutral Buoyancy Facility

Facility for underwater astronaut training

Neutral Buoyancy Training Session

Training session in neutral buoyancy facility for EVA simulation

Oxygen Saturation in Arterial Blood by Pulse Oximetry

A measurement of the percentage to which oxygen is bound to hemoglobin in arterial blood via pulse oximetry.

Oxygen Saturation in Arterial blood, method not specified

A measurement of the percentage to which oxygen is bound to hemoglobin in arterial blood.

Psychological Countermeasure Activity

Documentation of psychological countermeasure interventions for behavioral health in aerospace missions.

Radiation Detection Device (Fixed)

Fixed device profile for radiation monitoring in space with properly constrained properties

Regulatory Compliance Assessment

Assessment of compliance with diving and space medicine regulatory standards

Respiratory Rate

The measured number of breaths taken in a minute.

Space Exercise Activity Group

Panel observation grouping related exercise measures for a single session (type, duration, intensity, HR)

Space Exercise Activity Measure

Individual exercise measurement (duration, intensity, heart rate, power output) for space-based physical activity

Space Exercise Session

Procedural record of a space-based exercise event, linking prescriptions, goals, devices, and observations

Space Exercise Vital Sign Minutes Per Week

Weekly exercise volume derived from mission exercise sessions (EVS - Exercise Vital Sign)

Space Health Condition

Health conditions specific to outerspace environment.

Space Health Procedure

STUB - Health procedures specific to outerspace environment.

Space Insurance Contract

STUB - Specialized contract coverage for space travel

Space Nutrition Intake

Documentation of actual daily intake and hydration events for space missions

Space Nutrition Inventory Item

Tracks food stores aboard spacecraft or planetary habitats

Space Nutrition Product

Space-rated food, supplements, and electrolytes with mission-specific properties

Space Organization

STUB - Organizations involved with astronautics and space travel.

Space Radiation Exposure (Fixed)

Corrected radiation dose measurement for space missions with proper extension contexts

Space Radiation Exposure Summary (Fixed)

Comprehensive radiation dose summary with proper mission context

Space Vehicle

STUB - Vehicles that maintain controled environments or life support systems (ambulances, space craft, submarines, etc)

Space insurance

STUB - Insurance plan for space travel

Twenty Four Hour Blood Pressure

An average blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) over a twenty four hour period.

Underwater Communication System

Communication equipment for underwater training operations

Underwater EVA Simulation

Extravehicular activity simulation conducted underwater

Underwater Emergency Response

Emergency response procedures during underwater training operations

Vital Signs Panel

A vital signs panel as defined by Logica Health. It includes Oxygen Saturation via Pulse Oximetry, Oxygen Saturation in Arterial blood, body height, body length, body weight, body temperature, blood pressure panel, heart rate, respiratory rate, head-occcipital/frontal circumference, oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry, and body mass index.

xGeo Locations

STUB - Locations in outerspace, past the Karman line, such as a space ship or space habitat.

Structures: Extension Definitions

These define constraints on FHIR data types for systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Areographic Coordinates

Mars latitude and longitude for surface locations

Cardiovascular Fitness Assessment

Assessment of cardiovascular fitness for diving

Communication Delay

Earth-Mars light-time delay for data transmission context

Communication Systems Used

Communication systems and protocols used during training

Complication Monitoring

Monitoring for treatment complications

Crew Coordination Assessment

Assessment of crew coordination during simulation

Decompression Algorithm Used

The specific decompression algorithm or table used

Derived From Activity Group

Links aggregated metrics to source activity group observations

Diving Medical Contraindications

Medical conditions that contraindicate diving

EVA Number

Sequential EVA identifier within a mission (e.g., EVA-1, EVA-2)

Emergency Procedures

Emergency decompression procedures if applicable

Emergency Response Assessment

Assessment of emergency response procedures

Emergency Response Time

Time from emergency recognition to response initiation

Energy Expenditure

Total daily energy expenditure in kcal/day

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions during training session

Environmental Factors

Environmental conditions affecting decompression requirements

Exercise Device

Reference to the exercise equipment used (e.g., T2 Treadmill, ARED, CEVIS)

Harness Load

Percentage of body weight applied by harness during treadmill exercise

Hydration Deficit

Daily hydration deficit in liters per day

Hyperbaric Chamber Capabilities

Specific capabilities of the hyperbaric chamber

Hyperbaric Chamber Configuration

Configuration and setup of the hyperbaric chamber

Hyperbaric Chamber Type

Type of hyperbaric chamber (monoplace, multiplace, etc.)

Hyperbaric Treatment Table

Specific treatment table used (e.g., USN Table 6)

ISRU System Status

In-Situ Resource Utilization system status and propellant production levels

Inventory Risk Flag

Risk level for nutrition inventory status

Isolation Risk Factor

Captures isolation and confinement risk factors affecting behavioral health

Lessons Learned

Lessons learned and recommendations from emergency response

Location Capabilities

Specific capabilities and equipment available at location

Location Hierarchy

Hierarchical relationship between locations (parent/child)

Lunar Coordinates

Selenographic latitude and longitude for lunar surface locations

MRID Discipline

The medical discipline category for the medical requirement

MRID Document Number

The official MRID document identifier (e.g., MEDB 3.1, MR004L, MR005S)

MRID Flight Duration Requirement

Indicates the flight duration requirements for this medical requirement (e.g., 'All flights', '>= 30 days', '>= 180 days')

MRID Frequency

How often this medical requirement applies (e.g., 'Every ISS Increment', 'Annual', 'Per mission')

MRID Launch Context

Context for pre-populating the questionnaire with astronaut/patient reference. Compatible with SDC launchContext pattern.

MRID Sponsor

The NASA organizational sponsor responsible for the medical requirement

Maximum Depth Reached

Maximum depth reached during the dive requiring decompression

Maximum Operating Pressure

Maximum pressure the chamber can safely operate at

Maximum Training Depth

Maximum depth reached during training session

Medical Intervention

Medical interventions provided during emergency response

Mission Context

Links radiation exposure to specific space missions

Mission Context for Diagnostic Reports

Links diagnostic reports to specific space missions

Operational Status

Current operational status of the facility

Oxygen Concentration

Oxygen concentration during treatment

Oxygen Delivery Capability

Oxygen delivery capabilities of the chamber

Patient Monitoring

Continuous patient monitoring during hyperbaric treatment

Pulmonary Function Assessment

Assessment of respiratory function for diving

Radiation Countermeasures

Protective measures taken during radiation exposure

Radiation Shielding

Shielding mass and composition for habitat or vehicle

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory standards compliance during training session

Rehydration Requirement

Amount of water required to prepare space food

Rescue Procedures Used

Specific rescue procedures and techniques employed

Safety Protocols

Safety protocols and procedures followed during training

Safety Stop Compliance

Compliance with required safety stops during ascent

Shelf Life Decay

Degradation of nutritional value over time in space conditions

Shielding Mass

Effective shielding mass in g/cm²

Space Radiation Type

Type of space radiation exposure

Space Suit Configuration

Configuration of space suit simulator used in training

Task Completion Metrics

Performance metrics for tasks completed during training

Tool Usage Assessment

Assessment of tool manipulation and usage effectiveness

Total Decompression Time

Total time required for decompression including all stops

Training Session Duration

Duration of the neutral buoyancy training session

Training Session Objectives

Specific training objectives for the session

Treatment Duration

Total duration of hyperbaric treatment

Type of Emergency

Classification of the emergency situation

Vestibular Function Assessment

Assessment of inner ear and balance function

Terminology: Value Sets

These define sets of codes used by systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Adaptations of Bone Health

Bone health adaptations observed in spaceflight conditions.

Aircraft Fume Exposure

Health impacts from exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events.

All Artemis Devices

Both certified and prototype Artemis devices

All Mars Mission Devices

Both certified and prototype Mars devices

Artemis Certified Devices

Flight-qualified Artemis mission hardware

Artemis Landing Regions

Candidate Artemis III south pole landing regions for Location bindings

Artemis Missions

All Artemis program missions I-XXX

Artemis Prototype Devices

Developmental and test Artemis hardware

Back Pain and Space Travel

Back pain and associated conditions observed in astronauts and their potential terrestrial applications.

Behavioral Health Metrics Value Set

Key behavioral health state metrics used in aerospace behavioral health monitoring.

Behavioral Readiness Assessment

Value set for behavioral/psychological flight readiness outcomes.

Brain and Neurologic Changes

Concepts related to physiological and neurological changes from prolonged space travel.

Calorie Deficit Risk Levels

Risk categorization for caloric deficits

Cognitive Performance Indicators Value Set

Cognitive and vigilance performance indicators relevant to operational readiness.

Complete Organ-Specific Dose Codes

Comprehensive codes for organ-specific radiation dose measurements

Complete Radiation Countermeasures

Comprehensive list of protective measures against space radiation

Complete Radiation Detector Types

Comprehensive list of radiation detection devices used in space

Complete Space Radiation Dose Measurement Codes

Comprehensive codes for radiation dose measurements in space environments

Complete Space Radiation Types

Comprehensive list of ionizing radiation types encountered in space

Decompression Procedures

Standardized decompression procedures and protocols

Diving Medical Contraindications

Medical conditions that contraindicate diving activities

Diving Medical Examinations

Types of medical examinations for diving fitness

Dosimeter Types

Types of radiation dosimeters

ECG Interpretation Results

Value set for ECG interpretation outcomes.

EVS Units

Units for Exercise Vital Sign measurements

Fitness Assessment Results

Value set for fitness test termination criteria and outcomes.

Gimbal Contraindications

Contraindicated conditions for riding a multi-axis gimbal

Human Mars Mission Plans

Proposed and conceptual human mission architectures to Mars

Hydration Types

Types of hydration products used in space

Hyperbaric Chamber Capabilities

Capabilities available in hyperbaric chambers

Hyperbaric Chamber Types

Types of hyperbaric chambers

ISS Crewmember Types

Value set for types of ISS crewmembers by agency.

Isolation Syndrome Factors Value Set

Risk factors related to isolation and confinement that affect behavioral health.

Location Capabilities Value Set

Capabilities and services available at aerospace medicine locations

Lunar Dust Toxicity

Conditions and effects associated with lunar dust exposure, including respiratory, ocular, and systemic toxicities.

MRID Launch Context Name

Names for launch context variables in MRID questionnaires

MRID Launch Context Type

FHIR resource types for launch context in MRID questionnaires

Macronutrient Metrics

Measurement types for macronutrient tracking

Mars Landing Sites

Candidate landing sites for human Mars missions

Mars Mission Devices - Certified

Flight-qualified hardware for Mars missions

Mars Mission Devices - Prototype

Developmental and test hardware for Mars missions

Mars Missions

All Mars missions (robotic and human, completed and planned)

Muscle Stiffness

Concepts related to muscle stiffness and health in the context of spaceflight and Earth-based applications.

NASA Cardiovascular Assessment Equipment

Value set for cardiovascular assessment hardware.

NASA Exercise Equipment

Value set for exercise and fitness assessment hardware.

NASA MRID Medical Disciplines

Value set for NASA MRID medical disciplines.

NASA MRID Sponsor Organizations

Value set for NASA MRID sponsor organizations.

NASA Medical Data Archive Systems

Value set for data archive and delivery systems.

NASA Medical Facilities

Value set for medical testing facility locations.

NASA Medical Hardware

Complete value set for all NASA medical hardware.

NASA Medical Personnel Roles

Value set for medical personnel roles.

NASA Mission Phases

Value set for mission phase timing.

NASA Postflight Schedule Offsets

Value set for R-plus postflight schedule offsets.

NASA Preflight Schedule Offsets

Value set for L-minus preflight schedule offsets.

NASA Radiation Monitoring Equipment

Value set for radiation monitoring hardware.

NASA Schedule Offsets

Complete value set for all mission schedule offsets.

Neutral Buoyancy Training Activities

Types of training activities conducted in neutral buoyancy environments

Nutrition Inventory Status

Status levels for nutrition inventory management

Operational Status Value Set

Operational status codes for facilities and vehicles

Radiation Countermeasures

Protective measures against radiation

Radiation Dose Units

Units for radiation dose measurements

Regulatory Standards for Diving and Space Medicine

Regulatory standards and compliance requirements

Sleep Loss and Hypoxia Effects

Concepts related to the physiological and cognitive effects of sleep loss and hypoxia.

Sleep Loss and Hypoxia Responses

Concepts related to sleep deprivation and physiological/cognitive responses to systemic environmental hypoxia.

Space Cardiovascular Effects

Cardiovascular effects and conditions relevant to human spaceflight, including orthostatic intolerance, heart rate changes, and blood pressure

Space Environmental Factors

Environmental factors relevant to human spaceflight, including weightlessness, radiation, isolation, and decompression

Space Exercise Modality Value Set

Permitted space exercise modalities, derived from the Space Exercise Modality Code System.

Space Exercise Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for space exercise (defined in SpacePerformanceMetricCS)

Space Monitoring Procedures

Monitoring procedures relevant to human spaceflight, including vital signs monitoring and physiological monitoring

Space Neurological Effects

Neurological effects relevant to human spaceflight, including vestibular conditions, motion sickness, and intracranial pressure changes

Space Nutrition Types

Types of nutritional products available in space missions

Space Physiological Effects

Physiological effects and conditions relevant to human spaceflight, including motion sickness, bone loss, muscle atrophy, and sleep disorders

Space Psychological Effects

Psychological effects relevant to human spaceflight, including sleep disorders, isolation, anxiety, and depression

Space Radiation Effects

Radiation effects and conditions relevant to human spaceflight, including cosmic radiation, radiation sickness, and radiation injuries

Space Radiation Risks ValueSet

Concepts relevant to space radiation risks and associated health concerns identified from Artemis I mission data.

Space Radiation Types

Types of radiation encountered in space

Space Visual Effects

Visual and ocular effects relevant to human spaceflight, including visual impairment, optic nerve conditions, and intraocular pressure changes

Stress Countermeasures Value Set

Standardized set of psychological countermeasures used to mitigate stress and support mental health.

Stress and Physiological Factors

Concepts related to stress, physiological, and psychological factors during spaceflight analog missions.

Underwater Communication Systems

Communication systems used in underwater training operations

Underwater Training Procedures

Procedures and activities conducted during underwater training

Water Volume Units

Units for measuring water volume

Terminology: Code Systems

These define new code systems used by systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Aerospace Behavioral State Code System

Codes describing behavioral and psychological state parameters in aerospace missions.

Artemis Certified Devices

Flight-qualified hardware and systems used in Artemis missions (Orion, xEMU, Starship-HLS, Gateway, LTV, etc.)

Artemis Devices

Unified device inventory for the Artemis program including crewed vehicles, EVA systems, landers, Gateway modules, LunaNet communications and navigation infrastructure, surface mobility (LTV variants and rovers), habitats, logistics assets, ISRU, and power systems

Artemis Landing Regions

Candidate Artemis III landing regions near the lunar south pole (within 6° of pole, near permanently shadowed craters)

Artemis Missions

Historical and planned Artemis program missions with target destinations, launch dates, and status

Artemis Prototype Devices

Developmental and test hardware not yet flight-certified (demo units, ground analogs, next-gen prototypes)

Behavioral Biomarker Code System

Codes for physiologic and digital biomarkers related to behavioral health and stress.

Calorie Deficit Risk Levels

Risk categorization for caloric deficits

Decompression Protocols and Procedures

Standardized decompression protocols and safety procedures

Diving Medicine Code System

Medical codes specific to diving medicine and hyperbaric treatments

Diving and Space Medicine Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory standards and compliance codes for diving and space medicine

Enhanced Aerospace Medicine Code System

Comprehensive code system for aerospace medicine concepts including all referenced codes

Human Mars Mission Plans

Proposed or conceptual human mission architectures to Mars (Mars Direct, NASA DRMs, SpaceX, etc.)

Hydration Product Types

Types of hydration products used in space

Hyperbaric Chamber Capabilities

Capabilities and services available in hyperbaric chambers

Hyperbaric Chamber Types

Types of hyperbaric chambers

Isolation Syndrome Factor Code System

Factors contributing to isolation, confinement, and psychosocial risk in aerospace missions.

Location Capabilities Code System

Capabilities and services available at aerospace medicine locations

MRID Launch Context Name CodeSystem

Names for launch context variables

MRID Launch Context Type CodeSystem

FHIR resource types for launch context

Macronutrient Metrics

Measurement types for macronutrient tracking

Mars Landing Sites (Candidate)

Candidate landing sites for human Mars missions with are

ographic coordinates and site characteristics

Mars Mission Devices - Certified

Flight-qualified hardware and systems operational or used in Mars mission planning (ISS heritage, Orion, etc.)

Mars Mission Devices - Prototype

Developmental or conceptual hardware for Mars missions (prototypes, test articles, planned systems)

Mars Missions

NASA and international missions to Mars (robotic and conceptual human missions)

NASA MRID Medical Disciplines

Medical disciplines categorizing NASA Medical Requirements Integration Documents.

NASA MRID Sponsor Organizations

Organizations that sponsor medical requirements within NASA's Medical Requirements Integration Documents.

NASA Medical Data Archive Systems

Data archive and delivery systems for NASA medical data.

NASA Medical Facility Locations

Medical testing facility locations for NASA medical requirements.

NASA Medical Hardware

Medical equipment and hardware used in NASA medical requirements.

NASA Medical Personnel Roles

Personnel roles involved in NASA medical requirements.

NASA Mission Phase Timing

Mission phases and timing codes for medical requirements scheduling.

NASA Schedule Offset Notation

L-minus and R-plus notation codes for mission timeline scheduling.

Neutral Buoyancy Training Code System

Specialized codes for neutral buoyancy training activities and assessments

Nutrition Inventory Status

Status levels for nutrition inventory management

Operational Status Code System

Operational status codes for facilities and vehicles

Psychological Countermeasure Code System

Codes for psychological countermeasure interventions in aerospace missions.

Radiation Countermeasures Code System

Protective measures against space radiation

Radiation Detector Type Code System

Types of radiation detection equipment

Space Cardiovascular Effects

CodeSystem for space cardiovascular effects not found in SNOMED CT

Space Environmental Factors

CodeSystem for space environmental factors not found in SNOMED CT

Space Exercise Modality Code System

Spaceflight-specific exercise modalities used in microgravity and partial gravity environments (e.g., ISS treadmill, ARED resistive training, artificial gravity).

Space Exercise Performance Metric Code System

Key performance metrics for space-based exercise sessions (e.g., power output, VO2 surrogate, effective ground reaction force).

Space Monitoring Procedures

CodeSystem for space monitoring procedures not found in SNOMED CT

Space Neurological Effects

CodeSystem for space neurological effects not found in SNOMED CT

Space Nutrition Product Types

Types of nutritional products used in space missions

Space Physiological Effects

CodeSystem for space physiological effects not found in SNOMED CT

Space Preventive Health

CodeSystem for space preventive health concepts not found in SNOMED CT

Space Psychological Effects

CodeSystem for space psychological effects not found in SNOMED CT

Space Radiation Type Code System

Types of radiation encountered in space environments

Space Treatment Procedures

CodeSystem for space treatment procedures not found in SNOMED CT

Space Visual Effects

CodeSystem for space visual effects not found in SNOMED CT

Underwater Communication Systems

Communication systems and protocols for underwater training operations

Example: Example Instances

These are example instances that show what data produced and consumed by systems conforming with this implementation guide might look like.

Aquarius Underwater Laboratory

NOAA's Aquarius underwater research station used for NEEMO missions

Artemis Base Camp Habitat

Artemis lunar surface habitat module

Artemis III EVA-1

First lunar surface EVA of Artemis III mission at Malapert Massif

Artemis III EVA-1 Radiation Exposure

Radiation dose during first lunar surface EVA (6.5 hours unshielded)

Artemis III EVA-2

Second lunar surface EVA of Artemis III mission exploring shadowed crater

Artemis III Mission Encounter

Encounter representing the entire Artemis III mission from launch to splashdown

Artemis III Mission Plan

Complete mission plan for Artemis III including phases, timelines, and EVA schedules

Artemis III Translunar Radiation Exposure

Cumulative radiation dose during 4-day translunar cruise

Autonomous Medical Encounter - Appendicitis Sol 189

Crew-led emergency appendectomy on Mars with 15-minute Earth communication delay

Biosphere 2 Undersea Habitat

University of Arizona Biosphere 2 analog training facility

Blue Origin West Texas Facility

Blue Origin suborbital flight operations

Boeing Starliner Calypso

Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft

Brooks Altitude Chamber

High-altitude environmental training facility

Brooks School of Aerospace Medicine

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine hyperbaric facility

CHESA Undersea Laboratory

Commercial underwater training facility

CSA David Florida Laboratory

Canadian Space Agency testing facility

CSA Life Sciences Research

Canadian Space Agency life sciences research division

Condition - Asphyxiation

Oxygen deprivation

Condition - Blunt Trauma

Blunt injury (disorder)

Condition - Burn

Burn injury (morphologic abnormality)

Condition - Heart Attack

Myocardial infarction (disorder)

Condition - Hypoxia

Oxygen deprivation

Condition - Occular Degeneration

Microgravity induced occular degeneration.

Condition - Osteoporosis

Microgravity induced bone loss.

Condition - Radiation Exposure

Radiation exposure (rads)

Condition - Smoke Inhalation

Smoke inhalation injury (disorder)

Condition - Stroke

Cerebrovascular accident (disorder)

Crew Dragon Endeavour

SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour

Crew Dragon Resilience

SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience

DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine

German Aerospace Center medical research institute

Department of Defense

Organization - Department of Defense

Device - Air Lock

Air Lock

Device - Ascent/Entry Spacesuit

Ascent/Entry Spacesuit

Device - Astro Spacesuit

Astro Spacesuit

Device - Cislunar Highway Patrol System

Space traffic patrol system

Device - Cyber Truck

Cyber truck

Device - Dream Chaser

Space Vehicle

Device - Flight Recorder (FHIR)

Mission flight recorder that monitors astronaut and passenger activities.

Device - Flight Suit

Flight suit for space travel.

Device - Hospital Bed

General hospital bed.

Device - James Webb Telescope

Deep space telescope at Legrange Point 2

Device - Lunar Crater Radio Telescope

Lunar Crater Radio Telescope

Device - Lunar Rover

Lunar rover

Device - Orbital Reef

Space Station

Device - Smart Clothing

ECG enabled undershirt

Device - Space Garage

Space Garage

Device - Space Suit

Environmental suit for extra-vehicular operations.

Device - Space Tent

Space Tent

Device - Telehealth Monitor

Monitoring terminal that supports both video conferencing and streaming vital sign signals.

Device - Vital Signs Monitor

Vital signs monitor (heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, temperature).

Device - xEMU Spacesuit

xEMU Spacesuit

Device - xEVAS Spacesuit

xEVAS Spacesuit

ESA Human Centrifuge

European Space Agency centrifuge facility

Earth-Moon L4/L5 Stations

Space habitats at Earth-Moon Lagrange points

Edwards Air Force Base

USAF Test Pilot School and aerospace medicine research

European Astronaut Centre NBL

ESA's neutral buoyancy facility in Cologne, Germany

Example Astronaut

Example astronaut for testing radiation tracking

Example Dive Medical Clearance

Example medical clearance for diving operations

Example Hyperbaric Chamber

Example hyperbaric chamber facility

Example Neutral Buoyancy Training Session

Example of a typical neutral buoyancy training session

Example Training Dive Profile

Example dive profile from neutral buoyancy training

Habitat Environmental Conditions - Sol 125

Atmospheric monitoring inside Mars habitat on Sol 125

Hyperbaric Treatment Chamber

Hyperbaric medicine treatment facility

ISRU Production Log - Sol 210

Cumulative propellant production by Sol 210 (7 months operation)

ISRU Propellant Production Plant

In-situ resource utilization plant for CH4/O2 production from Martian atmosphere

ISS Anxiety Assessment - Pre-EVA

Pre-EVA anxiety assessment with HRV biomarker showing elevated stress.

ISS Bright Light Therapy - Mission Week 8

Scheduled bright light exposure to stabilize circadian rhythm and improve sleep quality.

ISS CBT Session - Mission Week 12

Telemedicine cognitive behavioral therapy session addressing mid-mission mood decline.

ISS Cognitive Readiness - Post-Anomaly

Cognitive readiness assessment following ammonia leak alarm (false positive).

ISS Columbus Laboratory

International Space Station European laboratory module

ISS Crew Debrief - Post-Anomaly

Structured crew debrief following ammonia leak false alarm to process stress and restore team cohesion.

ISS Cumulative Stress Burden - Mission Day 180 (End of Mission)

End-of-mission cumulative stress burden showing sustained elevation despite countermeasures.

ISS Cumulative Stress Burden - Mission Day 90

Third-quarter phenomenon stress accumulation with breakdown by emotional, cognitive, and social domains.

ISS Cupola Module

International Space Station Cupola observation module

ISS Destiny Laboratory

International Space Station US laboratory module

ISS EVS Minutes per Week - Week 23 2025

EVS minutes per week derived from ISS treadmill and ARED exercise sessions during Expedition 75, mission week 23.

ISS Expedition 75 In-Flight Period

Encounter representing the in-flight period of ISS Expedition 75

ISS Guided Meditation - Daily Practice

Daily 15-minute guided meditation session for stress reduction and mood regulation.

ISS Isolation Factor - Circadian Drift

Sleep-wake cycle misalignment due to shift work and 16 sunrises per day.

ISS Isolation Factor - Confinement

Assessment of confinement stress during prolonged mission.

ISS Isolation Factor - Interpersonal Friction

Documented interpersonal tension between crew members during third quarter.

ISS Kibo Laboratory

International Space Station Japanese laboratory module

ISS Mood Assessment - Mission Week 12

Weekly mood and anxiety assessment with cortisol biomarker during mid-mission period.

ISS T2 Treadmill

Treadmill 2 (T2) on the International Space Station with vibration isolation

ISS T2 Treadmill Run - Activity Type

Activity-based measure indicating the type of ISS T2 treadmill running.

ISS T2 Treadmill Run - Duration

Activity-based measure capturing duration (minutes) of an ISS T2 treadmill session.

ISS T2 Treadmill Run - Mean Heart Rate

Mean heart rate during an ISS treadmill session.

ISS T2 Treadmill Session - Activity Group

Panel Observation representing a single 30-minute ISS T2 treadmill session.

ISS T2 Treadmill Session - Procedure

Procedure resource representing a single ISS T2 treadmill session linked to PA artifacts and the SpaceExerciseActivityGroup panel.

ISS Unity Node

International Space Station Unity connecting node

ISS Zvezda Service Module

International Space Station Russian service module with enhanced shielding

Insurance - Contract

STUB - Space tourist insurance coverage.

Insurance - Plan

Space tourist insurance plan.

JAXA Space Biomedical Research Office

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency medical research

James Webb Space Telescope Location

James Webb Space Telescope at Sun-Earth L2

Kennedy Space Center Medical Facility

KSC astronaut medical support facility

Location - Airlock1

Airlock 1

Location - Artemis Space Camp

Artemis space camp (Pending)

Location - Biosphere2

Biosphere 2 ecology dome at University of Arizona

Location - Crater

Lunar crater with no known scientific or industrial uses.

Location - Cyber Truck

Tesla cyber truck

Location - Dragon Capsule

Dragon capsule, part of the SpaceX Crew Dragon flight system.

Location - Gateway

Lunar Gateway - outpost and transfer station in lunar orbit. (Pending)

Location - Habitat Crater

Lunar micro-crater suitable for habitat construction.

Location - ICU Bed

Intensive Care Unit - Bed

Location - ICU Ward

Intensive Care Unit - Ward

Location - ISS

International Space Station - football field sized orbital space station in low earth orbit (LEO)

Location - Ice Crater

Lunar crater containing ice

Location - Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Location - Lab To Orbit

Lab To Orbit - Colorado

Location - Legrange Point 2

Legrange Point 2

Location - Lunar Tent 1

Inflatable lunar tent with controlled atmosphere.

Location - Lunar Village

EU Lunar Village (Pending)

Location - LunarBuggy

Lunar buggy for the Artemis mission (GM / Lockheed Martin)

Location - Mir

Mir Space Station (Decomissioned)

Location - Orbital Reef

Orbital Reef Space Station

Location - Palace in the Sky

Palace in the Sky (Taingong)

Location - Soyez Capsule

Soyez capsule, part of the Korolev Design Bureau lunar landing flight system.

Location - Space Lab

Space Lab (Decomissioned)

Location - SpaceGarage1

Space Garage

Location - Telescope Crater

Lunar crater suitable for a space telescope.

Lunar Gateway HALO Module

Habitation and Logistics Outpost module of Lunar Gateway in NRHO

Lunar Gateway HALO Module

Lunar Gateway Habitation and Logistics Outpost

Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Element

Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Element

Lunar South Pole Base

Permanent lunar base near the South Pole

Malapert Massif Landing Site

Artemis III landing site at Malapert Massif, lunar south pole region

Mars Ascent Vehicle

Mars surface to orbit transport

Mars Base Alpha

First permanent Mars surface base

Mars Crew Member - Commander Chen

Example Mars crew member (Commander Sarah Chen) with baseline health data

Mars Direct Mission 2040

Entire Mars Direct mission encounter (launch to splashdown)

Mars Direct Mission Plan 2040

Complete mission timeline for Mars Direct architecture mission

Mars EVA - Sol 147

Surface EVA to collect geological samples at crater rim, duration 6.5 hours

Mars Surface Habitat - Jezero Crater

Pressurized habitat module at Jezero Crater landing site

Mars Transit Vehicle

Deep space transport for Mars missions

Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine

Mayo Clinic aerospace medicine and altitude research

NASA Ames Research Center

NASA Ames centrifuge and spatial disorientation research

NASA Hyperbaric Facility

NASA's hyperbaric chamber for diving medicine and space analog training

NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory

NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

Naval Medical Research Unit

US Navy diving medicine and hyperbaric research facility

Neutral Buoyancy Facility Equipment

Equipment used in neutral buoyancy training facility

Observation - Environmental

Environmental monitoring status report

Observation - Orbital Elements

Observation - Orbital Elements

Org - Axiom Space

Organization - Axiom Space

Org - Collins Aerospace

Organization - Collins Aerospace

Org - Department of Commerce

Organization - Department of Commerce

Org - Glenn Research Center

Organization - Glenn Research Center

Org - ILC Dover

Organization - ILC Dover

Org - NASA

Organization - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Org - Oceaneering

Organization - Oceaneering

Org - Office of Space Commerce

Organization - Office of Space Commerce

Org - Pine Park Engineering

Organization - Pine Park Engineering

Org - Sierra Space

Organization - Sierra Space

Org - Space Force

Organization - US Space Force

Org - Star Harbor Academy

Organization - Star Harbor Academy

Org - TRISH

Organization - Translational Research Institute for Space Health

Patient - Ambassador Sarek

Patient - Ambassador Sarek

Patient - Catherine Janeway

Patient - Catherine Janeway

Patient - James Kirk

Patient - James Kirk

Patient - Red Shirt 1

Patient - Red Shirt 1

Patient - Red Shirt 2

Patient - Red Shirt 2

Patient - Space Construction 1

Patient - Space Construction Engineer

Patient - Space Engineer

Patient - Space Engineer

Patient - Space Miner 1

Patient - Space Miner

Patuxent River Naval Air Station

US Navy Test Pilot School

Procedure - Bone Densitometry

Bone densitometry scan

Procedure - Compression

Atmospheric compression of vehicle compartment

Procedure - Decompression

Decompression of vehicle compartment

Procedure - Eye Exam

Eye exam

Procedure - Hearing Exam

Hearing exam

Procedure - Ultrasound

Ultrasound scan of the abdomen

Radiation Risk Assessment - Post Outbound Transit

Cancer risk assessment after 6-month outbound transit to Mars

Risk - Atmosphere

Risk of flight running out of breathable atmosphere. (i.e. suffocation)

Risk - Calorie Ristrction

Risk of calorie restriction among passengers. (i.e. starvation)

Risk - Cancer

Post-flight risk of cancer. (i.e. cancer)

Risk - Catastrophic Failure

Risk of flight having a catastrophic engineering failure. (i.e. explotion)

Risk - Contamination

Risk assessment of microbial contamination. (i.e. mildew)

Risk - Mission

Overall mission risk assessment for a space mission

SCUBA Diving Equipment

Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

Shackleton Crater Base

Research station at Shackleton Crater rim

Soyuz MS Spacecraft

Russian Soyuz MS crew vehicle

SpaceX Hawthorne Factory

SpaceX manufacturing and mission control facility

SpaceX Starbase

SpaceX Starship development and launch facility

Spaceport America

Virgin Galactic commercial spaceport

Starship HLS for Artemis III

SpaceX Starship Human Landing System variant for Artemis III lunar landing

Sun-Earth L1 Observatory

Space weather monitoring station at L1

Trauma EFAST Exam
TsPK Centrifuge Complex

Russian cosmonaut centrifuge training facility

UTMB Aerospace Medicine Research

University of Texas Medical Branch aerospace medicine program

University of Pennsylvania Hyperbaric Center

Academic hyperbaric medicine and research center

Wright-Patterson Aerospace Research Laboratory

USAF aerospace medicine research facility

Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center

Russian cosmonaut training facility with underwater training capabilities

xEMU EVA Suit #001

First xEMU suit certified for Artemis III lunar surface EVAs

Other

These are resources that are used within this implementation guide that do not fit into one of the other categories.

Nutrition Product

A product used for nutritional purposes. Backported from FHIR R5 for use in this R4 implementation guide.