Title

Feasibility Study And Design Of A Self-Attenuating Light Valve: Supersedes WADC TR 59-81

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

WADD TR 60-827

Corporate Author

Polacoat Incorporated

Laboratory

Life Support Systems Laboratory

Extent

24

Identifier

AD0265431

AD0265431

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-6715

DoD Project

7165

DoD Task

71839

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Report Availability

Full text available

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-02

Abstract

The use of phototropic materials as self-attenuating light valves has been re-evaluated in the light of additional information. Sunglass application still appears to be feasible. As eye-protective devices to prevent flashblindness and retinal burns from nuclear detonations, phototropic filters appear to be feasible. However, it is impossible to state that they will provide complete eye protection under all operational conditions until more information is available on: (1) the absorption coefficients of the materials and (2) the tolerance of the human retina to short-duration, high-intensity radiation.

Subject

Adaptation (Physiology)

Photochemical Reactions

Vision

Absorption

Eyeglasses

Intensity

Materials

Nuclear Explosions

Thermal Radiation

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH: Life Support Systems Laboratory, Aerospace Medical Laboratory, Wright Air Development Division, Air Research and Development Command, United States Air Force

Distribution Conflict

No

Provenance

IIT

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource

Creator

Dreyer, John F.