Publications by authors named "Regis Mollard"
This paper describes research that aims to provide the overall scientific basis for implementation of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for French regional airlines. The current research has evaluated the use of different tools and indicators that would be relevant candidates for integration into the FRMS. For the Fatigue Risk Management component, results show that biomathematical models of fatigue are useful tools to help an airline to prevent fatigue related to roster design and for the management of aircrew planning.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmong various three-dimensional (3D) scanning anthropometric surveys, the inconsistent arm postures for scanning may lead to incompatible measurement results. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of arm posture on the scan-derived measurements. The two arm postures in concern are the one with palms facing inward and the one with palms facing backward.
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- The study aims to understand pilots' experiences of fatigue on short- and long-haul flights by gathering self-reported data through questionnaires.
- Pilots identified night flights and jet lag as major causes of fatigue for long-haul flights, while for short-haul flights, prolonged duty periods and early wake-ups were more significant.
- Common symptoms included reduced alertness and concentration, with sleep management being the primary strategy used to cope with fatigue, highlighting the impact of work schedules on pilot performance.
Background: Previous studies have shown frequent reductions in aircrew alertness during long-haul flights, even during the critical descent phase. Recommended countermeasures include alternation of crew activity with rest, such as cockpit napping. However, a method of monitoring the alertness level of the active and napping pilots should be considered.
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