to support controlled cockpit napping, also preventing extreme cases from occurring, i.e. both pilots closing their eyes for an extended period of time. The purpose is not at all to incite crewmembers to be at a high level of wakefulness throughout the flights, but rather to help them to manage their fatigue and alertness in the most appropriate operational way. This need is not just considered for ULR issues (A340-500, A340-600 and A380) but even more so and for prevention purposes on less long, yet still very demanding night long haul or extended medium haul flights on other aircraft (A300/A310, A320/A330/A340).
The EPAM system study as a day & night “safety net” concept
The EPAM system concept to prevent extreme cases from occurring,
i.e. both pilots closing their eyes for an extended period of time
EPAM Concept evaluation during a Toulouse-Hong Kong A340-600 Route Proving flight in June 2002 pilots no longer having to be wired up
Crew observation as an essential link between measurements and operational activities to adapt EPAM concept detection algorithms and warning thresholds
2.4.9. OTHER ASPECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENTS
Other aspects of Fatigue and Alertness Management Solutions (FAMS) that we actually promote include critical aspects such as rostering and scheduling, rest area design and life hygiene recommendations, all issues to be considered as real priorities for the efficient prevention of aircrew fatigue and for the maintenance of flight safety.
3. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1. Cards organization.............................................................53
3.2. Practical recommendations.................................................55
3.2.1. General review of recommendations principles...................................55
3.2.2. Detailed review of recommendations..................................................62
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