Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - Workload and psychophysiological stress reactions in air traffic controllers

Notes: Sumario: The present study investigates the interactions between the air traffic controllers objective workload and their physiological and psychological stress reactions. As an indicator of objective workload, a combined index was computed, consisting of the average number of aircraft to be controlled, number of radio-communications, and duration of radio-communications measured during successive 10 min intervals. The psicological indicator of workload was evaluated by measuring salivary cortisol concentration before and after a working session of about 10 min. Psychological aspects of workload were assessed with a validated questionnaireRelated records: En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 37, nº 3, March 1994 ; p. 525-539Materia / lugar / evento: Ergonomía Controladores aéreos Estrés Aviones Transporte aéreo Secondary titles: Título: Ergonomics
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