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David G. I. Heinrich, Ian Mcandrew, PhD, Jeremy Pretty, PhD.

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An online human factors research survey was distributed among a sample population of 59 remote operations professionals to gather data about stress and complacency as part of a larger research project. Previous research gathered information about the current applications and theory of human-computer interaction technologies within satellite operations literature. Subsequently, this study seeks to determine if attention, concentration, and fatigue-related issues experienced by satellite operations professionals are attributable to working dynamic shift work patterns. The researchers concluded that space operations centers typically employ college-educated, highly trained individuals who are able to operate within a team setting. Whether a crew size is large or small, in relation to the number of assets on orbit: space operations professionals contend with elevated noise levels, task saturation, inadequate procedures, and strict rules, which may decrease concentration and increase potential occupational fatigue-related issues. Index Terms— Attention, Concentration, Fatigue

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