NASA Offers Advice on Trapped Miners
NASA knows a thing or two about what happens to people when they have to live in cramped quarters with no exposure to the outside world for extended periods of time. So it makes sense that the space agency is working with Chilean officials on their efforts to manage the situation involving 33 men trapped deep underground after a mine collapse.
USA Today reports that experts who have worked with the space agency on isolation studies have delivered recommendations on how to deal with the crisis. Among the things they warn rescuers to expect from the trapped miners: "exacerbation of minor problems, withdrawal, territorial behavior and possible hostility toward their rescuers or the mining company."
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"NASA knows a thing or two about what happens to people when they have to live in cramped quarters." Hey, so do most federal cube dwellers. In fact, on a daily basis I witness "exacerbation of minor problems, withdrawal, territorial behavior and possible hostility toward" upper management. Except for those cool, head-band flashlight thingies the trapped miners wear, we're twins!
EJC in ATL Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:03 AM