Helicopter operations pose many visual problems for aircrew. These range from factors degrading vision both externally and internally within the cockpit, to the protection of aircrew against ocular hazards. This paper discusses the importance of ocular physiology, visual standards, transparency optics and cockpit lighting systems in ensuring an adequate level of performance. Ocular hazards from impact, nuclear flash, chemical warfare agents and lasers are discussed and related to the advantages and disadvantages of protective equipment. The paper concludes with a review of some of the devices currently available for visual enhancement and the problems associated with their use.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Visual Problems in Helicopter Operations


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Enhanced Visual Augmentation during Simulated Helicopter Shipboard Operations

    Mehling, T. / Werhahn, M. / Hajek, M. | TIBKAT | 2021


    Helicopter operations

    Rowe, N.E. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1949


    Helicopter operations

    Rowe, N.E. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1949


    Helicopter Maintenance in Helicopter Logging Operations

    Smith, R. / Alaska Interagency Working Group for the Prevention of Occupational Injuries | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1997


    Ship Detection and Visual Augmentation during Helicopter Ship Deck Operations

    Mehling, Tim / Eichhorn, Christian / Liu, Yixuan et al. | AIAA | 2021