“hotspot” shifts
Data collection will take place during specifically selected “hotspot” shifts that are thought to be the most fatiguing for ATCOs
Eye-tracking
During a selected shift, you will be asked to remain for a large part of your shift at a workstation that has been equipped with an remote eye-tracker
further Objective data
Before your shift, demographic data is gathered. You will also be asked to complete a reaction-time test (Psychomotor Vigilance Test, PVT) before and after your shift, and you will be asked to rate your fatigue and workload
The campaign in a nutshell
To validate the use of eye-tracking to measure fatigue for ATCOs during shifts
During selected shifts, two workstations in the OPS room will be equipped with a remote eye-tracker (i.e. it is mounted to the workstation; not to you as a controller). When you volunteer to take part, you will be asked to do the following things:
- Remain at the workstation with an eye-tracker for a considerable part of your shift (details depend on your ATSP and situation)
- Complete a reaction time test just before and after your shift
- Rate your fatigue and workload at regular intervals during your shift
Information materials
Information sheet for eye-tracking
Here you can download an information brochure on the objective eye-tracking campaign
video on eye-tracking set-up
This video shows you the set-up of both eye-trackers that are used during the data collection campaign
the reaction-time test
Here you can find more information on how to complete the reaction time test that you are asked to complete twice