Effects of sleep deprivation on the alertness and cognitive abilities of pilots
10.3760/cma.j.cn113854-20210514-00076
- VernacularTitle:睡眠剥夺对飞行员警觉度和认知能力的影响
- Author:
Jun LIU
1
;
Lue DENG
1
;
Xiangyang ZHANG
1
;
Juan LIU
1
Author Information
1. 空军特色医学中心研究部，北京 100142
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sleep deprivation;
Circadian rhythm;
Fatigue;
Cognitive ability;
Alertness;
Pilots
- From:
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine
2022;33(1):55-58
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To review the effects of sleep deprivation on the alertness and cognitive abilities of pilots, so as to provide references to the subsequent research in this field. Literature resource and selections Relevant articles and scientific reports published in China and abroad. Literature quotation Thirty-five publications were cited. Literature synthesis A large number of experiments and research results have shown that sleep deprivation can reduce pilots′ alertness, deteriorate pilots′ cognitive abilities such as attention, memory and reaction ability, then result in decrements of flight operation ability. The longer the sleep deprivation, the severer fatigue the pilots will suffer, and the greater impact on their cognitive ability. The severe case may lead to flight accident. Conclusions:Sleep deprivation is a major safety hazard to pilots in flight, so it is necessary to carry out further research on countermeasures, such as to improve their alertness, cognitive abilities, and flight performance for ensuring flight safety.
