Heat Exposure to Student Pilots During Flight Training

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Aircrafts that are used for student pilots are typically smaller in size and are often not equipped with air conditioning. During the flight, the cabin or cockpit temperatures may rise to levels that may be uncomfortable during the flight. Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures may contribute to fatigue or discomfort. This study investigates the relationship between the cabin temperature and outdoor environment conditions during flight training.

J Keller, PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; D Henneberry, EdD Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Mark Wilson, DC, PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA 

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Exposure Assessment

Real-time detection services and direct reading instruments

Thermal stress protection and monitoring