Night Vision Manual for the Flight Surgeon

Abstract

This manual is an updated and extensively revised successor to the 1985 edition of the Night Vision Manual for the Flight Surgeon (USAFSAM-SR-85-3) . It is a definitive reference that provides current guidance for flight surgeons who can use it as a source document in providing night vision briefings, conducting NVG training sessions, discussing aeromedical limitations, and applying appropriate medical standards. This document can also be used by the flight surgeon in conjunction with night vision demonstration kits and other teaching aids. Field of view, Night vision physiology, Optometrist, Flight surgeon, NVG preflight testing procedures, Rods and cones, Night Vision Goggles (NVG), Ophthalmologist, Unaided night vision.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257059

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Miller Ii
  • Thomas J. Tredici

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airframes
  • Asthenopia
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Injuries
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Light Sources
  • Medical Personnel
  • Night Vision
  • Ophthalmology
  • Optics
  • Psychology
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Visible Spectra
  • Visual Acuity

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
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