Air traffic controllers on late-night shifts at Indianapolis International Airport have been warned they face suspension if they sleep during rest periods.
This does not make sense. Personal experience and scientific research have shown that a nap of 15 to 20 minutes can greatly improve your alerness. It can help you go from unsuccessfully fighting off episodes of micro-sleep, to being refreshed and alert. Naps longer than that can cause drowsiness. How long are the air controller breaks? Not allowing them short naps in the middle of the night will increase the risk of accidents.
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