Circadian Rhythms: Importance for Models of Cognitive Performance.

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide information about circadian rhythms and their relevance to the development of models of human cognitive performance. Circadian rhythms are well-established characteristics of human performance. However, to date, models of human performance generally have not taken them into account. The general effects of circadian rhythms will be reviewed, followed by a discussion of the interaction of sustained operations (SUSOPS) and jet lag with these rhythms. Individual differences in circadian rhythms will be addressed, and some published circadian rhythm models will be discussed. While physiological aspects of performance also show circadian rhythms, fluctuations in cognitive performance are more pronounced and will be the focus of this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310265

Entities

People

  • Tamsin L. Kelly

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Body Temperature
  • Chronobiology
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Deprivation
  • Diurnal Variations
  • Flight Crews
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Jet Lag
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sleep Deprivation

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Theoretical Analysis.