Developments in commercial aviation have changed the pilot's task to that of a flight systems manager. In this task optimum vigilance is required. It is anticipated that the performance of the modern pilot might be impaired by the cumulative effects of frequent disturbance of sleep and prolonged exposure to mild hypoxia, low relative humidity, ozone, and noise. Therefore research on the effects of a combination of environmental factors on performance is recommended. Such research should include controlled studies under cockpit-environmental conditions, employing over time assessment of psychological performance, and using tasks that are representative for the task of a modern pilot. Simulation of cockpit-environmental factors should include a cabin altitude of 8000 ft, relative humidity <10%, temperature 20-25C, ozone levels of 0.10-0.25 ppm, and continuous noise of 75-80 dBA. Exposure time to these conditions should exceed 8 hours.


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    Title :

    Environmental Factors Influencing Flight Crew Performance


    Contributors:
    M. Simons (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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