Selection of Individuals for Specific Duties Associated with Night Vision Proficiency

Abstract

The human ability to see at night depends on the person's level of dark adaptation, his physiological state, as well as behavioral and environmental factors. There are major individual differences in night vision and the reasons for some differences are known; however, many are essentially unknown or unstudied. It is proposed that through the utilization of the refined techniques recently developed in the fields of vision, physiology, biochemistry and behavior, it may be possible to select individuals for specific duties requiring night vision proficiency. To meet this goal an in-depth study of the subject is required to fully develop the concepts and the opportunities for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012588

Entities

People

  • C. J. Carr
  • John M. Talbot
  • Kenneth D. Fisher

Organizations

  • Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

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  • Biomedical

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  • Eye Diseases
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  • Nervous System
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  • Statistical Analysis
  • Target Acquisition
  • Test Methods
  • Visual Acuity

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.