How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

Scott A. Shappell, Douglas A. Wiegmann

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Abstract

While eight hours of continuous sleep, suggested by the OPNAVINST 3710.7Q, is certainly an admirable concept, realistically it can be nearly impossible. The authors discuss inadequate crew rest as a factor in Class A flight mishaps.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalApproach/Mech
Volume40
StatePublished - Jul 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • sleep
  • task performance
  • military aviation
  • aviation accidents

Disciplines

  • Sleep Medicine

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