An approach to study the body back discomfort of economy class aircraft passenger

C.F. Tan, W. Chen, G.W.M. Rauterberg

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    Abstract

    The paper describes the questionnaire study that was designed to unfold the relationship between different body back discomfort levels over time. One hundred and four anonymous self administered questionnaires were completed at Schipol International Airport, the Netherlands from October through November 2008. Long haul economy class aircraft passengers are at risk of uncomfortable for long hour sitting and experience significant uncomfortable at different body back parts such as arm, neck and lower leg.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics - AHFE 2010, 17-20 July 2010, Maimi, Florida
    Pages376-382
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event3rd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, AHFE 2010 and the Affiliated Conferences - Miami, United States
    Duration: 17 Jul 201020 Jul 2010
    Conference number: 3

    Conference

    Conference3rd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, AHFE 2010 and the Affiliated Conferences
    Abbreviated titleAHFE 2010
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityMiami
    Period17/07/1020/07/10

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