U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Protective Eyewear Program

Abstract

This publication recommends optimal design and material factors for consideration in the development of flight protective eyewear (FPE). FPE provides protection from dust, flying debris, and ballistic hazards. This publication highlights those state-of-the-art features that should serve as the existing standard model in the development of FPE. In general, FPE should provide the maximum possible field of view and be lightweight, comfortable, and compatible with existing aircrew equipment assemblies while avoiding harm during accidents. Included in this report is design guidance relating to FPE, the FPE List, and a report of findings from the Aircrew Ballistic Protective Eyewear Study II.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA580996

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Jarecke
  • John Gooch
  • Wanda L. Parham-bruce

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Assembly
  • Distortion
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Elements
  • Flight Helmets
  • Hot Spots
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Oxygen Masks
  • Radiation
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Weight

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  • Materials Science
  • Military Engineering.