THE 3-PROCESS MODEL OF ALERTNESS AND ITS EXTENSION TO PERFORMANCE, SLEEP LATENCY, AND SLEEP LENGTH

This paper summarizes a mathematical/computer model for predicting alt erness/performance in daily living. The model uses sleep data as input and contains a circadian and a homeostatic component (amount of prior wake and amount of prior sleep), which are summed to yield predicted alertness (on a scale between 1 and 16) as well as performance on mono tonous tasks. The model includes an identification of levels at which the risk of performance/alertness impairment starts, as well as predic tion of sleep latency and time of awakening of sleep episodes. It is s uggested that the model may be used to evaluate work/rest schedules in terms of sleep-related safety risks.