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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2013.32.4.333

Motion Effects of the Ship on Crew Performance

Kim, Hongtae (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology)
Ha, Wook Hyun (Instrumentation & Control Engineering Deaprtment, KEPCO E&C)
Jang, Jun-Hyuk (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology)
Fang, Tae Hyun (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology)
Oh, Seungbin (Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology)

Publication Information

Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.32, no.4, 2013 , pp. 333-340 More about this Journal

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to provide a current knowledge of the multiple issues regarding motion effects on crew performance. Background: The motions of the ship may create motion sickness, nausea and vomit. Also, these motions also disturb the balance of crew members, increase the energy expenditure of crew for shipboard work, and result in increased levels of injury and fatigue. However, the motion effects of the ship on crew performance has not been thoroughly investigated. Method: Participants(N=10) were engaged in an experiment in 2 experimental environments(training ship and ship handling simulator) and 2 navigational conditions(day and night). The COP(Center of Pressure) data were recorded as an objective measure of postural balance control and the SSQ(Simulator Sickness Questionnaire) was used as a subjective measure of sickness. Results: The results showed that COP has a no significant difference based on experimental environments, but significant effect on SSQ. Conclusion: During the virtual simulator navigation, subjects showed significant SSQ level changes, which included decreased SSQ data. But, there is no significant difference of COP between training ship and ship handling simulator. Application: The results of this study could be applied to the next generation of ship design to decrease effect of motion at sea and to increase performance of ship crew.

Keywords

Ship motion; Motion sickness; Simulator sickness; Center of pressure; Simulator sickness questionnaire;

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