The effects of shiftwork on the performance of watchstanders at Coast Guard communication stations.
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Authors
Ely, David Clark
Subjects
shiftwork
performance
watchstanding
circadian rhythms
communication station
Coast Guard
performance
watchstanding
circadian rhythms
communication station
Coast Guard
Advisors
Neil, Douglas E.
Date of Issue
1987-06
Date
June 1987
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
An analysis of a Coast Guard theory and research on shiftwork is documented and discussed to provide background for the analysis. An examination is made to evaluate function of location within the existing watch schedule. A survey is conducted among watchstanding personnel to examine their opinions personnel performance as a schedule and relevant differences between performance watch system is presented. Current and motivations towards the existing watch factors. Results indicate that there are minor during day watches and performance Similarly, the study indicated that performance within a given watch declines as time on watch increases for day watches during night watches, only; this pattern does not hold for night watches.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Sponsors
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Format
111 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.