The personnel selection examinations performed in 1988 are tabulated, and the evolution of the examinations since 1952 is given. The psychological test apparatus was extended and modernized in order to meet the strongly increased demand for psychological aptitude tests. The mental stress of civilian helicopter pilots was investigated. The study of the visual behavior of presbyopic pilots and the use of optical aids was continued. Vestibular effects of gravitational loading were examined using a human centrifuge.
Stichting National Lucht- en Ruimtevaartgeneeskundig Centrum, Jaarverslag 1988 (Activities Report of the National Aerospace Medical Center)
1988
39 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aeronautics & Aerodynamics , Personnel Management, Labor Relations & Manpower , Psychology , Stress Physiology , Aircraft pilots , Personnel selection , Physical examinations , Pilot performance , Psychological tests , Aptitude , Helicopters , Human centrifuges , Presbyopia , Stress (Psychology) , Foreign technology , Stress(Physiology)