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Evaluation of Drowsiness Among Air Traffic Controllers in U.S. En Route and Terminal Operations

Published 2018-09-01 From FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute 1 author
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Abstract

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Examines drowsiness reports, schedule patterns, and circadian misalignment among FAA air traffic controllers. Recommends shift-rotation revisions for the midnight watch and structured rest breaks during night operations.

Author

  • FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute FAA CAMI

Keywords

  • ATC fatigue
  • controller schedule
  • circadian
  • human factors

Citation: FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (2018). Evaluation of Drowsiness Among Air Traffic Controllers in U.S. En Route and Terminal Operations. FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. FAA CAMI ID DOT/FAA/AM-18/14. https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/ ↗