Periodic Variations in Human Performance.

Abstract

This paper investigates the periodic variation in human performance predicted by Biorhythm theory. Fourier analysis was performed on performance data of three subjects. The results indicated that the postulated basic biorhythmic cycles exist. Comparison of the phase of predominate experimental frequency with the phase predicted by biorhythm indicated that the frequencies may not be as stable as the theory suggests.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003517

Entities

People

  • Francis Leroy Sink

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fourier Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Motor Skills
  • Periodic Variations

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.