Fatigue and Workload in Four-Man C-5A Cockpit Crews (Volant Galaxy).

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Abstract:

Triple Inertial Navigation Systems INS are being installed on C-5A aircraft. At the request of the USAF Airlift Center, aircrew fatigue and workload were evaluated in 4-man C-5A cockpit crews aircraft commander, copilot, and 2 flight engineers performing typical long-range transport missions on triple-INS-equipped aircraft. Most of the navigators duties were assumed by the pilots with the balance assigned to the flight engineer station. Considering subjective fatigue and workload findings, discussions with crewmen, the workloads reported during emergencies and aerial refuelings, and the operational requirements of wartime conditions, it was recommended that the 4-man C-5A crew concept not be implemented at this time. Author

Author(s):
Storm, William F. ; Merrifield, John T.
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Oct 79-1 Feb 80,
Pagination:
0046

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SAM-TR-80-23
Task Number(s):
10
Project Number(s):
7930
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT CREWS, *FATIGUE, *JOB ANALYSIS, FLIGHT TESTING, JOBS, EMERGENCIES, COCKPITS, VIGILANCE, PILOTS, ALLOCATIONS, JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, INERTIAL NAVIGATION, AIRLIFT OPERATIONS, FATIGUE(PHYSIOLOGY), REFUELING IN FLIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
*Workloads(Personnel), C 5 aircraft, Flight engineers, Fatigue(Psychology), PE62202F, WUSAM79301032
Report Date:
1980 Aug 01