Effects of Simulated Surface Effect Ship Motions on Crew Habitability. Phase II. Volume 1. Summary Report and Comments
Abstract
From July through September 1975, a series of ship motion simulation experiments was conducted using the ONR Motion Generator at Human Factors Research, Inc., Goleta, CA. These experiments (designated Phase II) were part of a program sponsored by the Surface Effect Ship Project to establish the effects of SES motions on the health and performance of crew members. The motions generated by the simulator were based on the response predicted for a particular 2000-ton SES design, encountering bow seas of states 3, 4 and 5, at speeds of 80, 60 and 40 knots, respectively. Nineteen U.S. Navy enlisted volunteers, who had not had sea-duty experience, were exposed to these motion conditions for periods up to 48 hours in a closed cabin mounted on the motion generator. Performance tasks representative of shipboard activities were administered on a prescheduled basis and scores were recorded. Data on the physiological response of the subjects were obtained. Test data are presented on task performance, cognitive visual functions, physiological stress, sleep, and kinetosis (Motion sickness). Motion sickness became the predominant factor in these tests, particularly for the sea state 4 and 5 conditions simulated. This volume summarizes these results and comments on their findings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA102827
Entities
People
- W. L. Malone