FATIGUE IN AVIATION ACTIVITIES,

Abstract

The report gives a comprehensive survey of work in the field of aviation fatigue. Both current work still in process and earlier work are surveyed. The nature of fatigue itself is discussed, along with all possible factors that contribute to both physical and mental fatigue. Topics covered include flight-time limitations, indicators of excessive fatigue, new developments related to intercontinental flights and Forest Service flights, and the author's detailed comments and recommendations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0620022

Entities

People

  • Stanley R. Mohler

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fatigue (Physiology)
  • Indicators
  • Memory Devices
  • Signs And Symptoms

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design