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A method for assessing the psychophysiological state of naval aircrew

Nikoleta Malinova, Rositsa Nedeva

Abstract

The requirements for professional mental and physical fitness of naval flight crews are numerous. Flight crew members are subjected to a number of extreme stresses, under the influence of meteorological, professional and psychological conditions. This tests the resilience of each participant. The good physical and mental condition of the flight crew is crucial for the successful performance of the mission and is directly related to flight safety. Numerous studies have proven that the causes of serious aviation accidents are human errors, which draws attention to the individual, his mental and physical resilience. The tasks of naval crews are specific and high-risk when performed over the sea, which makes them extremely stressful for the individual. They test the mental and physical strength of the crew members. For this reason, the assessment of the psychophysiological state of the crew members before, during and after the flight is essential. This allows for the assessment of changes occurring in the psychological and physiological functions of each subject under study at an individual and group level. The aim of the article is to present a methodology for assessing the psychophysiological status of naval flight crews. The assessment method involves conducting anthropometric, psychological, laboratory and functional tests in order to provide a comprehensive assessment of the psychological and physiological state of each crew member. The studies are conducted before, during and after the flight task in order to assess the changes (anthropometric, psychological and physiological) occurring in the crew under the influence of the extreme dynamic conditions of the flight environment.

Keywords

psychophysiological assessment, mental and physical fitness, flight safety, naval crew, extreme conditions

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14748/isuvmn.v0i0.10634

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