Effect of In-Seat Exercising on Comfort Perception of Airplane Passengers
Sitting still for extended periods of time can lead to physical discomfort and even serious health risks. Due to safety regulations, reducing passenger’ sitting time in aircrafts is not feasible. This paper presents the results of a laboratory study, in where an interactive airplane seat was compared with a current economy class seat. Participants used both seats for 3.5 h, and performed significantly more in-seat movements when using the interactive seating system. Furthermore, this interactive seat predominantly lead to significantly better comfort experiences and reduced discomfort experiences, however no significant differences have been found in self-reported localized musculoskeletal discomfort. Passengers indicated that they would prefer this interactive seat over a standard aircraft seat.
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- © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
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Authors:
- Bouwens, Joyce M A
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0000-0001-7355-8863
- Fasulo, Luisa
- Hiemstra-van Mastrigt, Suzanne
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0000-0002-4870-319X
- Schultheis, Udo W
- Naddeo, Alessandro
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0000-0001-7728-4046
- Vink, Peter
- Publication Date: 2018-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Figures; Photos; References;
- Pagination: pp 7-12
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Serial:
- Applied Ergonomics
- Volume: 73
- Issue Number: 0
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0003-6870
- EISSN: 1872-9126
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00036870
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Aircraft cabins; Ergonomics; Interior design; Passenger comfort; Seats
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Passenger Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01680611
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Sep 17 2018 5:19PM