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• TITLE: The Relation between Mental Workload and Face Temperature in Flight Simulation

  AUTHORS: Amin Bonyad, Hamdi Ben Abdessalem, Claude Frasson

  KEYWORDS: Mental Workload, EEG, Thermal Images, Flight Simulation, Aviation, Face Temperature

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, Vol.14 No.2, February 29, 2024

  ABSTRACT: In this research, we study the relationship between mental workload and facial temperature of aircraft participants during a simulated takeoff flight. We conducted experiments to comprehend the correlation between work and facial temperature within the flight simulator. The experiment involved a group of 10 participants who played the role of pilots in a simulated A-320 flight. Six different flying scenarios were designed to simulate normal and emergency situations on airplane takeoff that would occur in different levels of mental workload for the participants. The measurements were workload assessment, face temperatures, and heart rate monitoring. Throughout the experiments, we collected a total of 120 instances of takeoffs, together with over 10 hours of time-series data including heart rate, workload, and face thermal images and temperatures. Comparative analysis of EEG data and thermal image types, revealed intriguing findings. The results indicate a notable inverse relationship between workload and facial muscle temperatures, as well as facial landmark points. The results of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the physiological effects of workload, as well as practical implications for aviation safety and performance.