Effect of temperature upon technical training.

Effects of the Thermal Stress on Human Performance: A Review and Critique of Existing Methodology

“…Using the "complex mental task" previously described in the studies by Chiles in the "No Change" section, Pepler (1958) varied speed of presentation and ET (76,81,86 and 90°) and found once again that the least number of comparisons were missed at an ET of 81°; at the slower speed of presentation, more omissions were made under the hot conditions. In a study designed to determine the effect of high ambient temperature on ability to recall aurally presented messages, Wing & Touchstone (1965) exposed Ss for one hour to ETs of 72, 90 and 95°.…”

“…Using 60-70° as a control, Ss were exposed to 80 o /70 o , 90 o /80 o and 100 o /90 o experimental conditions. The results indicated that "... there was no important effect due to heat level ... (p. D." Mayo (1955) compared test scores for two groups of students in a Navy electronics course lasting one month. One group studied in an air-conditioned room, the other in quarters heated by the summer sun.…”