Our goggle wear system, Star Vision, helps astronauts to have different work/sleep schedules. This allows a fluid transition of “day” and “night” shifts on spacecraft such as the ISS. The lenses are refined with polycarbonate, a durable material that prevents scratching and impact damage. These high-tech lenses eliminate warped perspectives that neither add depth nor overt thickness to sight. The lenses also block out 100% of ultraviolet radiation through a UV400 screen, preventing any chance of harmful solar rays to enter the pupils. A photo-chromatic layer is added underneath the lenses to block blue lighting from computer screens; yellow-toned colors are enhanced at night to induce sleep. Within the lenses include a small chip that regulates “time”, emitting an internal light that shifts from “day mode” to “dark mode.” Anti-reflection is imbedded into the lenses, removing the strain off the eyes while supporting the photo-chromatic lenses. The most important feature of the lenses feature is the motion sensor. Two electrodes are located on each side, one tracks horizontal movement and the other vertical. When irregular motion is detected, a mark is made and the data is compiled for a nightly report sent to NASA.

Frames are made from pure titanium, a light-weight hypoallergenic material that does not irritate skin during long hours of usage, and does not rust; this allows counterbalance movements, adjustments, and applied pressures. The frame’s ventilation includes small holes within the base of frames that help clear the airway and reduce built up moisture, which stops uncomfortable sleep. This vent system will prevent the urge to remove the mask by the astronauts. The frame is covered with silicone for durability and structural support. Silicone is primed to withstand stress/ temperature extremes, which holds up in orbital missions; this also does not trap sweat to skin. In order to prevent skin irritation, the frames underneath the eye and forehead have a triple-layered polyurethane padding. Commonly found in ski goggles, this helps alleviate pressure and high abrasion resistance. The head strap is an adjustable elastic strap, secured to the head without causing neck strain buildup on cranium. The goggles include a width of 190 mm and a height of 100 mm with adjustable length.

NASA incorporates individual measurements for sleep. Bars are scanned once arriving into the ISS, but caloric intake is not effectively measured with sleep sensors and exercise data. This is why the advanced sleep goggles come with a sleek bracelet, slap-n-track, for body measurements. Bending technology is incorporated with layers of flexible titanium spring bands; this is sealed within a case of silicone for support and comfort. The bracelet is also water resistant towards sweat, allowing systems to function without damage. LED lights measure pulse rates by shining onto the blood vessels in one’s wrist. This detects changes in the blood volume as an astronaut’s heart beats and channels blood. The heart rate’s measurement is averaged after several workout routines, establishing a needed minimum goal for personal sleep. The bracelet’s most notable feature is the Near-Field Communication (NFC) scanner that tracks food intake of an astronaut. Before the astronaut eats, they simply scan a barcode with their bracelet; the data is then compiled and added to a calculation for caloric intake of each day. The bracelet is also capable of measuring prescribed medications that may affect sleeping patterns. The prescribed drug is entered into a catalog before take off, allowing the bracelet to add the medication as an additional factor with sleep. The dimensions of the bracelet include a length of nine inches, a one inch width, and a titanium thickness of .006 inches.

For spacecraft docking/undocking times, the bracelet and goggles are able to readjust the time astronauts need to sleep during their orbital launch through “time reset” located on the side of each product. Notwithstanding the product’s main focus geared towards astronauts within the thermosphere, Star Vision and slap-n-track have practical usage for passenger air travel. For example, passengers who are traveling on international flights simply can program their goggles and bracelet to their destination time. Likewise, prescribed medication is added as a factor for sleep. The data is stored in a system that allows each person to track sleeping patterns. Our team would like to achieve minimal disruptions for astronauts on space missions, likewise for international travelers. We have developed these devises in order to combat fatigue for extensive flight travel. Overall, these devices are important because they help astronauts contribute to scientific research at their optimal level through good sleep.