Electrochemical Light Modulator

Item

Title
Electrochemical Light Modulator
Date
1962
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
MRL TDR 62-29
Creator
Aitken, John F.
Corporate Author
Aerospace Medical Research Labs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio
Laboratory
Life Support Systems Laboratory
Extent
51
Identifier
AD0283118
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(616)-7928
DoD Project
6301
DoD Task
630103
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
1.75
Abstract
An electrochemical device was developed to automatically provide vision protection for aircraft personnel during nuclear flashes. The requirements were that it have an optical density of 4 within 50 microsec, clear in 1 sec, and have an open-state transmission of 33% for visible light. In the original cell design, difficulties were encountered with the fabrication of conducting glass plates, contact resistances, and heavily loaded parallel circuits. To eliminate these difficulties, design changes were made; however, completed cells are not entirely satisfactory. All of the specifications, therefore, could not be met. Improvements are still possible in the size and weight of the electronic package, and in the lens plating time. It is concluded that, by placing 5 cells (with seriesconnected subelements) back-to-back, fabrication difficulties will be reduced and specifications met.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1962-04
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
MRLTDR62-029.pdf