Effects of High Temperature on Maintenance Performance.
Abstract
The objective of the research was to determine whether or not there is a decrease in the efficiency of maintenance performance, when conducted under heat stress conditions, which is detectable prior to the occurrence of visible physical deterioration. Two groups of 10 male subjects were exposed to either a comfortable (72F dry-bulb) or a high temperature (110F dry-bulb) environment. The time to complete a basic electronic maintenance task by each subject was measured and the mean task completion time of each experimental group was calculated for use in the statistical comparison. Experimental results indicate a statistically significant decrease in maintenance performance efficiency because of the increase in temperature.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA009295
Entities
People
- Denis M. Balint
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Command