Re: Cockpit noise (from Graham)

John Bent (jbworld_at_netvigator.com)
Wed, 05 Aug 1998 18:20:11 +0800


What is relevant is the effect of noise LONG TERM on long haul pilots
arriving in a new terminal area outside their body clocks. Quieter flight
decks generate less fatigued pilots (no research, just observations from
real life!).

John Bent

At 12:31 05/08/98 +1000, G R Braithwaite wrote:
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>Stephen is of course right about Lisa Duff's conclusion (I have found the
>said paper) which would support Guillermo's thoughts about noise in the
>cockpit.
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>I am not sure if it was the same work I was told about, but if it was, I
>apologise for being mislead/ing.
>
>I think the crucial point of the Lisa Duff paper was "...Research and
>design initiatives intended to reduce cockpit noise should first consider
>if there may be optimum decibel level for effective aviation instruction"
>(Duff, L. 1997). Its the optimum level of noise that is crucial and a
>simple example from outside aviation would perhaps be that of a car stereo
>and its effect on the driver.
>
>Stephen, I fall on my sword!
>
>Best Wishes
>
>
>Dr. Graham R. Braithwaite
>Research Associate
>Department of Aviation
>University of New South Wales
>Sydney 2052
>Australia
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