Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Associated With Visual Disturbances From Bright Lights During Nighttime Flight Operations

Nakagawara, Van B.; Montgomery, Ron W.; Wood, Kathryn J.

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Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Associated With Visual Disturbances From Bright Lights During Nighttime Flight Operations

2006-11-01
By Nakagawara, Van B. ; Montgomery, Ron W. ; Wood, Kathryn J.

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Creators:

Nakagawara, Van B. ; Montgomery, Ron W. ; Wood, Kathryn J.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation Medicine
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation Medicine. Civil Aeromedical Institute
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Publication/ Report Number:

DOT/FAA/AM-06/28
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Oklahoma ; United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Abstract:

Preservation of optimal night vision is important for pilots operating an aircraft at night. When the eyes are adapted to low-light levels, exposure to bright light can result in temporary visual impairment due to glare, flash blindness, and afterimages. The purpose of this study was to investigate operational problems experienced by civilian airmen exposed to bright light sources while performing nighttime aviation activities.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40489/dot_40489_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 361.71 KB]
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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute ; US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha-512:2b8b7add3d2d3fa7146d0a4131c02d4923b8d63cbe3c87118dc683e2cf1caed1cd4123dcecc7d9fbc71c5795d463aadb69a1a9258dd77944c327efb2926f3f2d

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