Citation

Beh HC, McLaughlin PJ. Ergonomics 1991; 34(2): 123-135.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2044518

Abstract

Studies of transzonal travel indicate that desynchronization of performance and physiological rhythms occurs following long-haul flights. In an attempt to overcome the problems associated with such desynchronization, air crew are given layover periods en route. The extent to which such layovers are effective in removing performance deficit, however, has not been studied. The present study was designed to remedy this situation by investigating performance levels following layover periods on both eastward and westward long-haul flights. The results suggest that layovers may largely eliminate performance deficits but only if flight times are such that air crew may maintain a reasonably normal sleep-rest cycle.

Language: en