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MII - Motion-Induced Interruption

Motion-Induced Interruption (MII) rate per minute at a work location - NORDFORSK criterion for work-ability in rough weather.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

MII=1Tzexp(alim22σa2)\text{MII} = \frac{1}{T_z} \exp\left(-\frac{a_{lim}^2}{2\sigma_{a}^2}\right)
SymbolMeaningUnit
σa\sigma_aRMS of combined horizontal accelerationm/s²
MIIMIIMotion-induced interruption rate/min

Source: NORDFORSK 1987

In short

Motion-Induced Interruption (MII) rate per minute at a work location - NORDFORSK criterion for work-ability in rough weather.

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