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Can Pre-Flight Subjective Sleepiness Predict the Use of Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck?

Published 2023-12-31 From Ames Research Center 5 authors
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Abstract

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Pilot sleepiness in flight continues to be an issue in aviation due to irregular and extended working hours. In some regions of the world, pilots are allowed to use an in-flight countermeasure called controlled rest, which involves taking a short nap on the flight deck. The use of this countermeasure in practice is understudied. We aimed to investigate whether subjective sleepiness ratings taken pre-flight are predictive of controlled rest use.

Authors

  • Cassie J. Hilditch San Jose State University
  • Lucica Arsintescu San Jose State University
  • Sean Pradhan San Jose State University
  • Kevin B. Gregory Ames Research Center
  • Erin E. Flynn-Evans Ames Research Center

Keywords

  • aviation
  • sleep
  • countermeasures

Citation: Cassie J. Hilditch, Lucica Arsintescu, Sean Pradhan , et al. (2023). Can Pre-Flight Subjective Sleepiness Predict the Use of Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck?. Ames Research Center. NASA NTRS ID 20230008507. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20230008507 ↗