Accession Number:

AD0768640

Title:

Consequences of Tinting in Aircraft Windshields,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENCE STANDARDS LABS MARIBYRNONG (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Clark,Barry A. J.

Report Date:

1971-04-05

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

Optical properties are determined for samples of widely used light-absorbing windshields of civil aircraft. A literature survey indicates that 1 the light absorption has little effect on visual performance in daylight, but is hazardous in twilight and at night 2 coloration may adversely affect signal perception in day and night conditions 3 absorption of erythemal ultraviolet radiation is necessary, and, for near ultraviolet and infrared radiation, absorption is desirable. Author

Descriptors:

• (*WINDSHIELDS
• AIRCRAFT)
• (*COLORING
• WINDSHIELDS)
• OPTICAL PROPERTIES
• LIGHT TRANSMISSION
• REFLECTION
• VISUAL ACUITY
• BRIGHTNESS
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• NIGHT VISION
• SPACE PERCEPTION
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• ADAPTATION(PHYSIOLOGY)
• CIVIL AVIATION
• AUSTRALIA

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE