Use of Inspiratory Minute Volumes in Evaluation of Rotary and Fixed Wing Pilot Workload

Abstract

Inspiratory minute volume (IMV) measurements by Mueller Respirometer were utilized in the evaluation of US Army aircrew workload and stress in helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. The IMV data obtained demonstrates a significant stress and/or workload level of the aviator in performance of helicopter day nap-of-the-earth (NOE), night nap-of-the-earth (NNOE) and with the use of night vision devices (NVD). IMV of 20.05 to 38.11 liters per minute NTPD were obtained during the performance of these combat operational techniques. IMV determination in-flight is considered a valuable clinical tool in the assessment of aircrew stress and/or workload.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA039854

Entities

People

  • Frank S. Pettyjohn
  • James M. Faber
  • Lloyd A. Akers
  • Roderick J. Mcneil

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aircraft
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Biomedical Research
  • Databases
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Measurement
  • Mission Profiles
  • Night Vision
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Perception
  • Standards
  • Workload

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management