Fabrication of Ocular Protective Devices against Laser Radiation and Ballistic Fragments for Evaluation in Military Scenarios

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Abstract:

Methods were developed to provide laser protection against three specified wavelengths and to provide protection against ballistic fragments. These methods were applied to a variety of specific eye protection devices including spectacles, aviator visors, the clip-on frontsert for use with the Ballistic and Laser Eye Protection System BLPS and outsert for the M17 and M40 chemical mask. The ballistic protection was provided by fabricating all of the end items in polycarbonate which is the strongest of all of the optical quality moldable plastics. The basic technologies for laser protection that were developed were those of absorptive dyes and volume holographic notch filters. LaserBallistic Protective Eyewear RA III Laser B-LPS Eyewear Laser Radiation RA II RAV Desert Shield.

Author(s):
Masso, Jon D.
Author Organization(s):
AMERICAN OPTICAL CORP SOUTHBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 21 Jan 1986-30 Sep 1992
Pagination:
0167

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAMD17-86-C-6079
Task Number(s):
001
Project Number(s):
3S46480834KB
Monitor Series:
USAMRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*EYE SAFETY, *RADIATION PROTECTION, *GAS MASKS, END ITEMS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, CHEMICALS, LASER BEAMS, QUALITY, PROTECTION, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, EYE, DYES, LASER SAFETY, LASER HAZARDS, DESERTS, PLASTICS, BALLISTICS, POLYCARBONATES, FRAGMENTS, OPTICAL LENSES, OPTICAL COUNTERMEASURES, OPTICAL FILTERS, VISORS, NOTCH FILTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
*EYE PROTECTION, LASER PROTECTION, LASER EYE PROTECTION, DESERT SHIELD OPERATION, M 17 CHEMICAL MASKS, M 40 CHEMICAL MASKS, BALLISTIC EYE PROTECTION, PROTECTIVE MASK LENSES, PE64807A, WUDA335683
Report Date:
1992 Sep 30