Safety features and design considerations

Providing aircrew vision with optimal correction and proper eye protection presents unique challenges. Aircrew work in stressful and often visually impoverished environments-low humidity, low oxygen, reduced illumination, low contrast, and high glare conditions. Headgear integration and use of speci...

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Published inFlying Safety Vol. 59; no. 6; p. 4
Main Authors Tutt, Ronald C, Ivan, Douglas J
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Superintendent of Documents 01.06.2003
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Aircraft accidents & safety
Armed forces
Eyeglasses
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Summary:Providing aircrew vision with optimal correction and proper eye protection presents unique challenges. Aircrew work in stressful and often visually impoverished environments-low humidity, low oxygen, reduced illumination, low contrast, and high glare conditions. Headgear integration and use of specialized vision enhancement or protection devices create more complex challenges. Spectacles must be safe, comfortable, and robust enough to withstand rough handling and conditions. In this regard, the Air Force has decided to develop spectacles that are safe and effective to use in Air Force activities.
ISSN:0279-9308
1933-8635