Significance of Circadian Rhythms in Aerospace Operations,

Abstract

The significance of circadian rhythms in aerospace operations is discussed under the following aspects: Characteristics and interrelationship of environmental and biological circadian systems; Circadian rhythms of mental and physical performance, as well as of susceptibility and resistance; Modification of circadian cycling through external and internal factors; Disturbance of circadian rhythmicity and sleep-wake cycling in air and space operations and shiftwork; Consequences for performance efficiency and health; Formulas, models and rest duty regulations; and Recommendations for the passenger, crew and management. Finally, the 'Biorhythm Theory' is critically reviewed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA096568

Entities

People

  • Hans M. Wegmann
  • Karl E. Klein

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Flight Crews
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Periodic Variations
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Psychophysiology
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space