FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Cab Glass Evaluation, Specification and Assessment with Respect to Optical-Visual Characteristics

Abstract

The objective of this FAA-funded effort was to determine appropriate optical/visual parameter requirements for FAA tower cab glazing. Provided are recommended values and measurement procedures that include a recommended list of relevant optical parameters, a summary of existing and proposed specifications, recommendations with rationale for the desired minimum (or maximum, as the case may be) allowed value, recommended standard test procedures, the impact on visual capability, and a summary of the sample glazing and shading tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471651

Entities

People

  • Alan R. Pinkus
  • H. L. Task

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Air Gaps
  • Air Pressure
  • Air Traffic
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Geometry
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Military Aircraft
  • Optical Properties
  • Refractive Index
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Visible Spectra

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design