A Review of Recent Laser Illumination Events in the Aviation Environment

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

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A Review of Recent Laser Illumination Events in the Aviation Environment

2006-10-01
By Nakagawara, Van B. ; Wood, Kathryn J. ; Montgomery, Ron W.

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Creators:

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

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Corporate Contributors:

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

DOT/FAA/AM-06/23
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Abstract:

Flight crewmember exposure to laser light, while operating an aircraft at night, has resulted in glare, flashblindness, and afterimage. Temporary visual impairment and the distraction, disorientation, and discomfort that can accompany it often result in hazardous situations. A database of aviation reports involving laser illumination of flight crewmembers has been established and maintained at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. A review of recent laser illumination reports was initiated to investigate the significance of these events.
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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
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urn:sha256:c2f6c3877e261202eab2cd9e2943ba114b0c85e80fb62293f6bc9e41d41a911a

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English

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