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‹ 040 Human Performance and Limitations

Sleep, fatigue and stress

9 min read

The body clock

The circadian rhythm is about a day long and governs alertness, body temperature and sleep. Alertness is lowest in the window of circadian low (WOCL), 02:00–05:59 in the time zone the body is used to.

IN THIS LESSON

  • Sleep
  • Fatigue
  • Stress

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