Fatigue Effects from Wearing the AN/PVS-5 Night Vision Goggles.

Abstract

This report presents an investigation of problems of discomfort and fatigue resulting from extended use of the AN/PVS-5 Night Vision Goggles. The studies specifically explored the nature of the problems encountered with the goggles, the types of abilities degraded after lengthy goggle use, and the promise of solutions to the problems which were suggested by goggle users. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077519

Entities

People

  • Albert L. Kubala
  • Garvin D. Chastain
  • William H. Ton

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Army Personnel
  • Asthenopia
  • Central Nervous System
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Resources
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychology
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Social Sciences
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  • Economics
  • Operations Research
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.