DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF THE A4D FLASH BLINDNESS PROTECTIVE SYSTEM
Abstract
Operation of the A4D thermal protective system consisting of a buggy- top thermal enclosure and ELF goggles was evaluated under acceleration stresses of 1.2 to 5 G. Five experienced pilots and three non-pilot subjects operated the system within empirically predetermined limits of safety. All subjects were within the 5th to 95th percentile size range of navy pilots. Subjects in the lower third of the size range exhibited greater facility in operation of the system than those in the upper two-thirds of the size range. Recommendations are made for the location of spare ELF goggles in the A4D cockpit and preferred procedures to be followed in the operation of the thermal protective system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0414398
Entities
People
- Gloria T. Chisum
- J. H. Hill
- W. S. Wray
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster