Characterization of Chemical Contaminants in A-10 Pilot Breathing Air and Toxicokinetic Simulation to Predict Impact on Pilot Performance

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD1107022 | Open PDF

Abstract:

A-10 pilots have experienced physiological events PEs which result in diminished mission effectiveness. A potential explanation for PEs in pilots is improper functioning of the breathing air delivery system. Physiological complications may occur due to insufficient oxygen control or the introduction of chemical contamination through engine bleed air or degrading materials in the life support system. Two studies were completed to measure chemical contamination and investigate the potential role in cognitive outcomes.

Author(s):
Reilly, Daniel ; Mcneilly, Ryan ; Cowan, Daniel ; Griffith, Converse Jr ; Mckenzie-smith, Danielle ; Covington, Tammie ; Gearhart, Jeffery ; Linakis, Matthew W. ; Pangburn, Heather ; Duran, Christin ; Frazey, John
Author Organization(s):
UES, Inc. Dayton United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Dec 2017,31 Dec 2018
Pagination:
0088

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2020-0058
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8650-17-C-6834
Project Number(s):
18-091
Monitor Series:
AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2020-0058
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
aircraft equipment, pilots, breathing apparatus, liquid oxygen, nitrogen oxides, measurement, Physiological effects, case studies, simulations, environmental pollutants, aircraft
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations
Keyword(s):
obogs(On Board Oxygen Generation System), co(Carbon monoxide), pes(Physiological Events), pharmacokinetic modeling, lox(liquid oxygen), toxicokinetic simulation, A 10 pilots
Report Date:
2020 Jul 07
Creation Date:
2020 Aug 28