Effects of Shift Work and Sustained Operations: Operator Performance in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (OP-REPAIR)

摘要: Abstract : The introduction of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with "inhuman endurance" has led to operational requirements for extended duty days and varying shift schedules which are likely reduce operator effectiveness because fatigue. This study assessed MQ-1 Predator crews involved in rotational work during a period sustained operations. Crews reported decreased mood quality life as well increased fatigue, emotional exhaustion, burnout. Decrements cognitive vigilance performance were observed over the duration prevalent across all shifts rotation schedules. There was tendency adverse effects be more pronounced on both day night relative evening rapid versus slow Additionally, moderate high levels task-related boredom. Overall, environment created by conducting UAS operations using context contingency tempo significantly likelihood personnel reporting symptoms consistent Shift Work Sleep Disorder.