| Document ID (ISN) | 67177 |
| CIS number |
96-1465 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0001-2785 - ATZ |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Schweizer G. |
| Title |
The influence of the microclimate in commercial vehicles on the driver's performance |
| Original title |
Der Einfluss des Mikroklimas im Nutzfahrzeug auf die Leistungsfähigkeit des Fahrers [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
July-Aug. 1994, Vol.96, No.7-8, p.406-410. Illus. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
The results of simulation tests are used to illustrate the effects of temperature rises in the driver's cab. An increase to 30°C increased the number of errors by 28%. At an increase to 35°C the errors rose by 40%. Present air conditioning systems for commercial vehicles are helpful in maintaining a comfortable climate that neither lowers the attention-span of drivers nor increases their reaction time. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
thermal comfort; fatigue; vigilance; road transport; drivers cabs; air conditioning; trucks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
microclimate; road vehicles |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Fatigue
Heating and air conditioning
Heat and cold
Vigilance
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