The Use of Opaque Louvres and Shields to Reduce Reflections within the Cockpit: Computer Programs for Two Approaches to the Problem

Abstract

Opaque shields can be used to channel light and thereby reduce reflections within the cockpit. These shielding devices range from the standard glare shield on top of the instrument panel to the more experimental use of Light Control Film and Micromesh for this purpose. Previous work in this series has demonstrated two mathematical approaches to a specific reflection problem in the AH-1 aircraft, namely, the reflections coming from the portion of canopy directly above the gunner's head. It was felt that it would be useful to demonstrate the compatibility of these two approaches and to publish the computer programs (FORTRAN) for each approach for possible use by others.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018468

Entities

People

  • Alford A. Higdon Jr.
  • Chun K. Park
  • Frank F. Holly
  • Wun C. Chiou

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analytic Geometry
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Classification
  • Computer Program Documentation
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Geometry
  • Hybrid Computers
  • Instrument Panels
  • Plane Geometry
  • Reflection
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Visibility

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design