TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Pilot physiology, cognition, and flight performance during flight simulation exposed to a 3810 m hypoxic condition
JO  - International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics
A1  - Peacock, Corey A.
A1  - Webber, Raymond
A1  - Sanders, Gabriel J.
A1  - Seo, Yongsuk
A1  - Kean, David
A1  - Pollock, Brandon S.
A1  - Burns, Keith J.
A1  - Cain, Mark
A1  - LaScola, Phillip
A1  - Glickman, Ellen L.
SP  - 44
EP  - 49
VL  - 23
IS  - 1
N2  - Hypoxia is a physiological state defined as a reduction in the distribution of oxygen to the tissues of the body. It has been considered as a major factor in aviation safety worldwide because of its potential for pilot disorientation. Pilots are able to operate aircrafts up to 3810 m without the use of supplemental oxygen and may exhibit symptoms associated with hypoxia. <br><br>PURPOSE: To determine the effects of 3810 m on physiology, cognition, and performance in pilots during a flight simulation. <br><br>METHODS: Ten healthy male pilots engaged in a counterbalanced experimental protocol comparing a 0 m normoxic condition (NORM) with a 3810 m hypoxic condition (HYP) on pilot physiology, cognition, and flight performance. <br><br>RESULTS: Repeated-measures analysis of variance demonstrated a significant (p ≤ 0.05) time by condition interaction for physiological and cognitive alterations during HYP. A paired samples t test demonstrated no differences in pilot performance (p ≥ 0.05) between conditions. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Pilots exhibited physiological and cognitive impairments; however, pilot performance was not affected by HYP.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1080-3548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2016.1234685
ID  - ref1
ER  -