EFFECTS OF THE THERMAL STRESS ON HUMAN PERFORMANCE: A REVIEW AND CRITIQUE OF EXISTING METHODOLOGY

Abstract

A critical review of the literature provides the basis for an analysis of the effects of thermal stress on human performance. Research in this area to date reflects a wide divergence of opinion regarding the magnitude, direction and significance of performance changes occurring under conditions of high temperature, humidity, solar radiation, etc. An attempt to resolve major conflicts in experimental findings leads to a detailed examination of such factors as thermal stress indices, exposure times and acclimatization. The role of the subject in thermal stress research is discussed with emphasis on the contribution of such psychological variables as personality and motivation to performance change. Recommendations for future research are advanced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0711012

Entities

People

  • R. D. Jones

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acclimatization
  • Adaptation (Physiological)
  • Air Force
  • Army Aircraft
  • Body Temperature
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Heart Rate
  • High Temperature
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Solar Radiation
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.