Optimizing crew performance and resilience in submarine operations: Next generation fatigue management strategies for the future workforce
- Circadian-Based Scheduling and Environmental Adjustments: Aligning submariners' work periods with their natural biological rhythms and using adjustable lighting systems that mimic daylight can improve sleep quality, reduce fatigue, and enhance performance.
- Biomathematical Modelling for Fatigue Management: Predictive modelling of sleep patterns and alertness helps optimize shift schedules, anticipate fatigue risks, and ensure tasks are assigned when crew members are most alert, minimizing fatigue-related errors.
- Optimizing Human-Machine Interaction and Autonomy Teaming: Effective fatigue management enhances situational awareness, decision-making, and engagement with complex automated systems, which is crucial for efficient Human-Autonomy Teaming (HAT).
- Retention and Recruitment Benefits: Implementing proactive fatigue management strategies can improve job satisfaction, reduce burnout, and make submarine service more appealing to potential recruits, ultimately enhancing long-term crew retention.
