The volume contains the papers presented at the AGARD/NATO Study on Aeromedical Aspects of Troop Transport and Combat Readiness. Ten papers were presented; the subjects covered ranging from logistics and organisational problems, to field and to laboratory studies, one for example, thermal comfort. Attention was drawn to the difference between the problems of long range transport with its conditions similar to those of commercial passenger flying, and medium range transport with its characteristic problems of noise and turbulence and thermal discomfort. Difficulties in language were particularly referred to in conjunction with multi-national air lifts and casualty evacuation. In addition to highlighting the factors mentioned above, the subsequent discussion drew attention to the need for training in regard to procedures during in-flight emergencies, and to physical fitness in relation to acclimatization to heat. A number of recommendations were made. (Author)
Aeromedical Aspects of Troop Transport and Combat Readiness
1968
79 pages
Report
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English
Stress Physiology , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Military personnel , Air transportation , Aviation medicine , Medical personnel , Parachute descents , Acclimatization , Motion sickness , High altitude , Performance(Human) , Temperature , Logistics , Periodic variations , Military training , Stress(Physiology) , Operational readiness , Symposia , Circadian rhythms , Thermal comfort , Joint military activities , Airborne troops