Overview of Tactical Communication Headsets

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Abstract:

This report presents an overview of various in-ear hearing protection and communication systems that are designed for use by the dismounted soldier. Integrated hearing protection headsets IHPH offer advanced features such as active noise reduction ANR and enhanced hearing capability. However, the electronics that are required to provide such features are challenged in adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme cold. Nonlinear earplugs provide protection from high-level noise while allowing lower-level sounds to pass through without attenuation, making it possible to hear radio communications. However, they do not provide the advanced features that IHPH systems offer. Specific devices including the Nacre QuietProregistered trademark, Silynx QuietOpstrademark, SureFire EP3 Sonic Defendertrademark and E-A-Rregistered trademark Combat Arms are described and their functionalities are discussed in terms of speech intelligibility and field use.

Author(s):
Nakashima, Ann
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Abstract and Summary in English and French.
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DRDC-TM-2010-003
Monitor Series:
DRDC-T
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*EARPHONES, *EAR PROTECTORS, *TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, BATTLEFIELDS, CANADA, NOISE REDUCTION, HEARING, ARMY PERSONNEL, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustics, Protective Equipment, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
2009 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Aug 11