Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory. Aerospace Medical Division, Air Force Systems Command. Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Technical documentary report TDR-62-33. 23 p.
Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory. Aerospace Medical Division, Air Force Systems Command. Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Technical documentary report TDR-62-33. 23 p.
A critical research review of behavioral effects of isolation, cold, and general stress, with particular reference to AC& W sites in Alaska. On the basis of the literature, environmental stress does not appear as a major threat to adjustment of troops stationed at AC& W sites. Human engineering has contributed greatly to the comfortization and control of the environment, and there appears to be a wide difference between conditions of the area and conditions of the specific work and living environment, except in cases of emergency. The possibility of such emergencies may be a threat, but few have occurred. The positive values of motivation, training 1 and group dynamics (including leadership) as factors which offset the disorganizing effects of environmental stress are pointed out.