TEST FLIGHT OF PILOTS' FLASHBLINDNESS HELMETS, GOGGLES, GLASSES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS

Abstract

The light leakage kit (FAB 2806-APH-6 Helmet) was evaluated as a light-seal between the APH-5/6 helmet visor and A13-A oxygen mask. The light leakage kit is not suitable for service use because it was not compatible with the A13-A oxygen mask, and could not be modified to provide an adequate light- seal. Electromechanical goggles were laboratory and flight tested to determine comfort, wearability, and effect on the pilot's ability to perform his mission. These goggles are not suitable for service use because they restrict visual fields, interfere with legibility of instruments, are uncomfortable, fog, and do not provide an adequate light-seal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0451680

Entities

People

  • E. P. Jacobs

Organizations

  • Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Personnel
  • Blindness
  • Clothing
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Flashblindness
  • Flight
  • Flight Clothing
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Measurement
  • Oxygen Masks
  • Perception
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Pressure Suits
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Materials Science
  • Military Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems