Characterization of Chemical Contaminants in A-10 Pilot Breathing Air and Toxicokinetic Simulation to Predict Impact on Pilot Performance

Abstract

A-10 pilots have experienced physiological events (PEs) which result in diminished mission effectiveness. A potential explanation for PEs in pilots is improper functioning of the breathing air delivery system. Physiological complications may occur due to insufficient oxygen control or the introduction of chemical contamination through engine bleed air or degrading materials in the life support system. Two studies were completed to measure chemical contamination and investigate the potential role in cognitive outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 07, 2020
Accession Number
AD1107022

Entities

People

  • Christin Duran
  • Converse Jr Griffith
  • Daniel Cowan
  • Daniel Reilly
  • Danielle Mckenzie-smith
  • Heather Pangburn
  • Jeffery Gearhart
  • John Frazey
  • Matthew W. Linakis
  • Ryan McNeilly
  • Tammie Covington

Organizations

  • Universal Energy Systems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airframes
  • Alcohols
  • Aldehydes
  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Butadienes
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chlorides
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Ketones
  • Measurement
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Organic Compounds
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.