TIME-ZONE EFFECTS ON THE LONG DISTANCE AIR TRAVELER,

Abstract

Findings are presented on the consequences of rapidly crossing numerous time zones, such as occurs in present-day jet aircraft travel. Conclusions reached by FAA researchers and scientists of other laboratories are included, together with recommendations for overcoming time-zone fatigue. These recommendations are for use by the individual long distance traveler. A practical formula is given which describes how one may compute the rest period following a long distance trip. This period is to enable the biological rhythms to rephase in order that the traveler will be in proper physical and mental condition to pursue his responsibilities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0702443

Entities

People

  • P. V. Siegel
  • Siegfried J. Gerathewohl
  • Stanley R. Mohler

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Crossings
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Scientists
  • Vehicles

Readers

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