The Use of Opaque Louvres and Shields to Reduce Reflections within the Cockpit: Computer Programs for Two Approaches to the Problem

Opaque shields can be used to channel light and thereby reduce reflections within the cockpit. These shielding devices range from the standard glare shield on top of the instrument panel to the more experimental use of Light Control Film and Micromesh for this purpose. Previous work in this series h...

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Main Authors: Chiou, Wun C, Holly, Frank F, Park, Chun K, Higdon, Jr, Alford A
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft
ARMY AVIATION
COCKPITS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
GLARE
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
Human Factors Engineering & Man Machine System
Louvres
OPACITY
REDUCTION
REFLECTION
SHIELDING
VISUAL PERCEPTION
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Summary:Opaque shields can be used to channel light and thereby reduce reflections within the cockpit. These shielding devices range from the standard glare shield on top of the instrument panel to the more experimental use of Light Control Film and Micromesh for this purpose. Previous work in this series has demonstrated two mathematical approaches to a specific reflection problem in the AH-1 aircraft, namely, the reflections coming from the portion of canopy directly above the gunner's head. It was felt that it would be useful to demonstrate the compatibility of these two approaches and to publish the computer programs (FORTRAN) for each approach for possible use by others.