HUMAN FACTORS ASPECTS OF A 30-DAY EXTENDED SURVIVABILITY TEST ON THE MINUTEMAN MISSILE

Abstract

Two civilian subjects successfully completed 30 days of unbroken confinement in an underground Minuteman launch control center with an open-loop air supply. Logistic supplies were self-contained. During the test, they ate, slept, and performed duties similar to those that would be required of an operational crew in a postnuclear attack environment. Their performance score was high (99.75% level) with no critical errors. Morale throughout the test was excellent, with minimum of interpersonal friction. No physiologic or psychologic changes were observed which would compromise the integrity of the weapon system. Alterations in sleep patterns obtained were consistent with predictions based on work levels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0456174

Entities

People

  • A. B. Edmunds
  • Bryce O. Hartman
  • Don E. Flinn
  • F. D. Brown
  • J. E. Schubert

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Cameras
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Environment
  • First Aid
  • Health Services
  • Meals
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Simulators
  • Vegetables
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering