To sleep or not to sleep? Math software to help plan astronaut, shift worker schedules
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:15
in Astronomy & Space
Sleep. Humans need it in order to perform well on the job, in space and on the ground. Space researchers have developed software that uses mathematical models to help astronauts better adjust to shifting work and sleep schedules. On Earth, the software could help people who do shift or night work or who experience jet lag due to travel across time zones.