Visual-motor performance as a function of short-duration ambient temperature.

Abstract

For 5 days subjects were exposed for 20 min. to ambient temps, of 55[degree], 70[degree], 85[degree], or 100[degree]F and then given 15 trials on a task involving a high degree of visual-motor coordination. Performance was found to be poorer in temps, both higher and lower than 70[degree]F. The results suggest that the amt of decrement in performance to be expected in temps. under 70[degree]F may be greater than the amt to be expected in comparable temps, above 70[degree]F.