Evaluation of Photochromic Goggle System for Nuclear Flash Protection.
Abstract
The EG and G SY-116A photochromic goggle system was evaluated to delineate any problem areas associated with it before Category III testing. The following features are presented and discussed: (1) physical characteristics of the goggle, such as closure time and peak optical density; (2) effect of the goggle upon the basic visual functions, such as visual acuity and color vision; (3) aircrew ability to visually detect various targets through the goggle; (4) comparative flashblindness recovery times for both operative and inoperative goggle situations under day and night conditions, utilizing FOT simulator systems; and (5) protection afforded by the goggle from various nuclear environments in terms of safe separation distances. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0726544
Entities
People
- Everett O. Richey
- Robert W. Ebbers
- Roger V. Bartholomew
- William R. Thursby Jr.
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine