CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS AND THE EFFECTS OF LONG-DISTANCE FLIGHTS

Abstract

Air travelers crossing four or more time zones experience significant desynchronization of certain daily biologic rhythms. Until rephasing of the rhythms occurs relative to the solar cycle at the destination, some subjective discomfort and disruption of psychophysiologic responses can occur. This paper reviews research on diurnal rhythms, discusses the implications for aircrew and passengers, and makes recommendations for reducing the effects of time zone displacements.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0672898

Entities

People

  • Harry L. Gibbons
  • J. R. Dille
  • Stanley R. Mohler

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Transportation
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Blood
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Commercial Pilots
  • Cycles
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Flight
  • Heart Rate
  • Motor Skills
  • New York
  • Public Health
  • Social Environment
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.