Performance, Recovery and Man-Machine Effectiveness: Final Report on a Basic Research Program Under Project Themis.

Abstract

Five years of research directed to the problem of continuous operations are summarized. Performance changes were studied in vibrating and heated environments, under varying organizational structures and for different work-rest schedules. Physiological response was studied for various work periods, work-rest schedules, heat levels and organizational roles. Results indicate that healthy young men can work safely and effectively for extensive periods of time given certain conditions. The necessary conditions include adequate nutritional intake, change of pace activities and at least brief periods of intermittent rest. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0777797

Entities

People

  • Clay E. George
  • Richard A. Dudek

Organizations

  • Texas Tech University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Organizational Structure
  • Recovery

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.