Assessment of Fatigue in Aviation Crews

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship of Schonpflug's model of regulatory behavior and a questionnaire which was designed to assess behavioral change due to fatigue in aviation crew members. Data was gathered from three patrol aviation squadrons. Rotated factor analysis was used to determine designation of factors and their related questions. A paired sample t-test was utilized for the determination of change due to a one month period of flight operations. The two statistical tests were graphically combined and compared to Schonopflug's model of regulatory behavior. The psychological costs to benefits economics of Schonpflug's regulatory model were confirmed. Schonpflug's model was found to be an excellent evaluative tool when coupled with the questionnaire's statistical tests in determining non resolution of problems brought about by fatigue. Keywords: Cumulative Fatigue; Pilot Fatigue; Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184129

Entities

People

  • Mark L. Hutchins

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Benefits
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Classification
  • Data Analysis
  • Factor Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Motor Skills
  • Organizational Structure
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Statistical Tests
  • Statistics
  • Surveys

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  • Education

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