NASA uses SA-made invention to conduct hearing tests on astronauts in space
NASA uses SA-made invention to conduct hearing tests on astronauts in space 13 April 2021 3:25 PM Share This: Dr. Dirk Koekemoer is the brains behind a portable audiometer that is being used aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Space agency NASA is using a piece of South African technology to test astronautsâ hearing in space. The audiology system, known as the KUDUWave, was invented by local medical doctor and software developer Dr. Dirk Koekemoer. The KUDUWave was successfully launched into space in February to help NASA study the biological effects of noise in space and aboar...
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