Submaximal Exercise and Cognitive Function Testing at Altitude to Determine the Impact of Different Levels of Hypobaric Hypoxia

Abstract

As an individual ascends to altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen in inspired air decreases and leads to a condition known as hypoxic hypoxia. This oxygen deficiency in the body can put aircraft crews at risk due to potential decrements in performance. Although extensive investigation has been done on the effects of hypoxia in humans, performance parameters at common general aviation (GA) altitudes have not been specifically investigated. The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of altitude exposure and physical exertion on a human cognitive performance task.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA350775

Entities

People

  • Chad B. Hudgins

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Applied Psychology
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Health Services
  • Heart
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Sea Level
  • Task Performance And Analysis

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