Core Human Performance R&D - Aerospace Medicine/Human Performance Focus (AF)
Abstract
This project area seeks to enhance, optimize & sustain performance of Air Force personnel through the evaluation and alleviation of health effects associated with carrying out assigned missions. This work addresses unique Air Force operational environments such as the mitigation of stress on personnel involved in piloted aircraft, as well as remote piloted aircraft operations, aviation performance and injury prevention, and personalized optimization of performance. The sub-project areas include: AF Aircrew Physiology and Cognition Performance which includes pilot performance monitoring and interventions, fatigue management, AF unique Physiological Performance and Targeted Conditioning Mitigation which includes personalized performance and training techniques for optimal performance, Aviator Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization, Select training and simulation to optimize performance of AF operators and personnel, and identification of solutions related to Operational and Environmental Challenges to Performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 315e31f65401c1d4872b0688e1844681