Mission Crew Fatigue during RIVET JOINT Block II Demonstration/Evaluation.

Abstract

RIVET JOINT is a USAF Electronic Systems Command (ESC) airborne (RC-135) reconnaissance system. The objectives of an ongoing modernization program are to improve mission capability and manpower utilizaiton through use of state-of-the-art computer technology and surveillance equipment. A prototype modernized system recently underwent testing and evaluation in the real-world operational environment. ESC/SD requested that the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM/VN) evaluate the impact of the system on operator stress and fatique. Psychobiological data were systematically collected from 13 operators over 6 consecutive days, including two 8-hour airborne test missions. The subjective fatigue and physiological cost associated with the test missions were moderate and did not suggest compromises in performance and safety. The operators were fully recovered from each of the test missions after an extended postmission night of sleep. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA094822

Entities

People

  • William F. Storm

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Airborne
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Employment
  • Flight Crews
  • Information Science
  • Manpower
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Potassium
  • Reconnaissance
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveillance
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space