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Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis

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Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis

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Fatigue is a critical issue in the domain of human factors and has been extensively examined across high-risk professions. Within the aviation sector, air traffic control (ATC) represents a unique operational environment characterized by high cognitive demands and continuous human-machine interaction, where tolerance for error is minimal. The aim of the study was to systematically identify and synthesize the primary factors contributing to fatigue in ATC and to evaluate their opera tional consequences. Although individual fatigue-related elements such as workload, circadian rhythm disruptions, sleep deprivation, shift patterns, and psychological stress have been previously addressed in the literature, they have often been examined in isolation. By employing a systematic review methodology, the study integrates a broad range of fatigue-related concepts to provide a comprehensive framework in ATC. The findings indicate that these interrelated factors significantly impair air traffic controllers’ cognitive performance, decision-making accuracy, and overall operational effectiveness. The review also discusses risk mitigation strategies and fatigue management approaches, emphasizing both short-term inter ventions and long-term systemic solutions aimed at safeguarding controller performance and ensuring aviation safety. The study highlights the necessity of a multidimensional perspective in addressing fatigue in ATC environments.

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Birincil Dil

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Konular

Biyolojik Psikoloji (Diğer)

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İnceleme Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

21 Ekim 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Nisan 2025

Kabul Tarihi

16 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 2 Sayı: 2

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APA
Tuncal, A., Çınar, E., & Erol, U. (2025). Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace, 2(2), 80-100. https://doi.org/10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620
AMA
1.Tuncal A, Çınar E, Erol U. Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace. 2025;2(2):80-100. doi:10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620
Chicago
Tuncal, Arif, Ertan Çınar, ve Ufuk Erol. 2025. “Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis”. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace 2 (2): 80-100. https://doi.org/10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620.
EndNote
Tuncal A, Çınar E, Erol U (01 Ekim 2025) Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace 2 2 80–100.
IEEE
[1]A. Tuncal, E. Çınar, ve U. Erol, “Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis”, Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace, c. 2, sy 2, ss. 80–100, Eki. 2025, doi: 10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620.
ISNAD
Tuncal, Arif - Çınar, Ertan - Erol, Ufuk. “Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis”. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace 2/2 (01 Ekim 2025): 80-100. https://doi.org/10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620.
JAMA
1.Tuncal A, Çınar E, Erol U. Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace. 2025;2:80–100.
MLA
Tuncal, Arif, vd. “Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis”. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace, c. 2, sy 2, Ekim 2025, ss. 80-100, doi:10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620.
Vancouver
1.Arif Tuncal, Ertan Çınar, Ufuk Erol. Understanding Fatigue Factors and Consequences in Air Traffic Control: A Systematic Analysis. Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace. 01 Ekim 2025;2(2):80-100. doi:10.26650/hfaa.2025.1678620