NTL Record

Title Time-zone effects on the long distance air traveler.
Record ID 39096
Personal Name
Creator
Siegel, P.V.; Gerathewohl, Siegfried J.; Mohler, Stanley R.
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
Publisher Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Publication Date 19690900
Language English
Abstract Findings are presented on the consequences of rapidly crossing numerous time zones, such as occurs in present-day jet aircraft travel. Conclusions reached by FAA researchers and scientists of other laboratories are included, together with recommendations for overcoming time-zone fatigue. These recommendations are for use by the individual long distance traveler. A practical formula is given which describes how one may compute the rest period following a long distance trip. This period is to enable the biological rhythms to rephase in order that the traveler will be in proper physical and mental condition to pursue his responsibilities.
Rosap ID dot:20913
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20913
TRT Terms Time; Time zones; Daylight saving time; Sleep; Circadian rhythms; Physiological aspects; History; Time intervals; Oscillation; Astronomical phenomena; Night; Daylight; Temperature; Metabolism; Urine; Heart rate; Urea; Chlorides; Potassium; Sodium; Travelers; Psychological aspects; Psychological stress; Air pilots; Physiological fatigue; Physiological stress
General Subjects Time--Systems and standards--Physiological effect; Daylight saving; Travelers; Air pilots; Sleep; Sleep-wake cycle; Circadian rhythms; Time; Day; Night; Oscillations; Body temperature; Metabolism; Urine--Analysis; Urea; Heart beat; Adrenaline; Noradrenaline; Adrenocortical hormones; Creatinine; Potassium; Sodium; Chlorides; Stress (Physiology); Stress (Psychology); Fatigue
Classification NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION;
NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Aviation Energy and Environment;
NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Energy and Environment;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number AM 69-17; DOT/FAA/AM-69/17
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/39000/39000/39096/AM69-17.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository