Sleep issues in aviation and space
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Document Type
Contribution to a Book
Publication Title
Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Volume 1-6, Second Edition
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-12-822963-7.00315-7
First Page
799
Last Page
807
Abstract
This article describes the factors that cause sleep issues in aviation and spaceflight. There are many causes of sleep disruption that are common to both domains, including, irregular schedules, circadian misalignment, and inadequate sleep environment. There are also factors that are unique to each type of operation that may lead to the manifestation of sleep disorders among these populations. Each of these factors, and their subsequent impact on sleep, are reviewed in this article.
Keywords
Aeronautics, Aircraft, Astronaut, Aviation, Cabin crew, Circadian, Circadian misalignment, CSA, EASA, ESA, Fatigue, Flight attendants, Flight crew, Irregular schedules, JAXA, Jet lag, Long-haul, NASA, Pilots, Regulation, Roscosmos, Shiftwork, Short-haul, Sleep, Sleep deficiency, Sleepiness, Space, Space station, Spaceflight
Department
Research Foundation
Recommended Citation
Erin E. Flynn-Evans, Amanda Lamp, and Cassie J. Hilditch. "Sleep issues in aviation and space" Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Volume 1-6, Second Edition (2023): 799-807. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822963-7.00315-7
