ABSTRACT

This updated edition includes fatigue and sleep definitions as well as strategies for the measurement and assessment of fatigue. The aviation performance, mood, and safety problems associated with sleep restriction and circadian disruptions in operational settings are highlighted. The biological bases of fatigue are discussed so that the reader can understand that it is a real physiological phenomenon and not 'just a state of mind'. Both traditional and newly-developed scientifically-valid countermeasures are presented, and a variety of data from diverse sources are included to provide readers with a 'toolbox' from which they can choose the best solutions for the fatigue-related problems that exist in their unique operational context. In addition, an essential overview of Fatigue Risk Management Systems is included to provide the basic structure necessary to build and validate a modern, integrated approach to successful fatigue management. The book is of interest to aviation crews in both civilian and military sectors--managers as well as pilots, flight crews, and maintainers. It aims to be user-friendly, although scientific information is included to help the reader fully understand the 'fatigue phenomenon' from an evidence-based perspective as well as to enhance the reader's appreciation for the manner in which various counter-fatigue interventions are helpful.

part 1|30 pages

The Problem of Fatigue

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

An Overview of Fatigue

part 2|62 pages

Causes of Fatigue

chapter 3|8 pages

The Nature of Fatigue

chapter 5|13 pages

Circadian Rhythms

chapter 6|12 pages

Sleep Facts

chapter 7|12 pages

Sleep Disorders

part 3|60 pages

Countermeasures for Fatigue

chapter 9|4 pages

The Need for Fatigue Countermeasures

chapter 10|10 pages

Sleep Optimization

The First-line Fatigue Countermeasure