CircadianRhythmModel (Episteme API Documentation)

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.psychology.CircadianRhythmModel

public final class CircadianRhythmModel extends Object

Models circadian rhythms and their impact on cognitive alertness and performance.

Since:: 1.0
Version:: 1.1
Author:: Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type

Method

Description

static Real

estimateAlertness(int hour)

Estimates cognitive alertness (0.0 to 1.0) based on the hour of the day.

static double

jetLagRecoveryDays(int timezoneShiftH, boolean eastward)

Calculates estimated Jet Lag recovery time in days.

Methods inherited from class Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Details
- estimateAlertness
  
  public static Real estimateAlertness(int hour)
  
  Estimates cognitive alertness (0.0 to 1.0) based on the hour of the day. Uses a simplified sinusoidal model with a characteristic partial drop in the afternoon (the "post-lunch dip").
  
  Parameters:
  
  hour - Hour of day (0-23 in 24h format)
  
  Returns:
  
  Estimated alertness level, where 1.0 is peak alertness
- jetLagRecoveryDays
  
  public static double jetLagRecoveryDays(int timezoneShiftH, boolean eastward)
  
  Calculates estimated Jet Lag recovery time in days. Based on general physiological recovery rates, which are typically faster for westward travel (lengthening day) than eastward travel (shortening day).
  
  Parameters:
  
  timezoneShiftH - Number of timezones crossed (hours)
  
  eastward - True if traveling East, False if West
  
  Returns:
  
  Estimated days to full recovery