the problem increased laser strikes noted by airlines. prevalence has increased throughout north...
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The Problem
• Increased laser strikes noted by airlines.
• Prevalence has increased throughout North America.
• Pilot and aircrew health and safety are at risk.
• OPERATOR OPERATOR, OPERATOR
• Operational input vital to success
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Lasers and the Eye
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Lasers
• I-Not so serious (Bad through optics)• II-serious• III-More serious• IIIB-Getting more serious• IV-Most serious
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Perception of lasers - What do you see?
• Similar to exposure to bright lights
• Glare-obscured vision
• Flashblindness
• Afterimages
• Distraction and startle
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Glare on Windscreen
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Flight Performance
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Symptoms following a Laser Strike
• Burning pain at sclera or cornea (pink eye)
• Strong afterimage (green for red laser, red for green laser)
• Difficulty perceiving colours
• Visual disorientation and headache
• Psychological effects
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Perception of After-image-Demo-fixate dot 30 s
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Perception of After-image-Demo-fixate dot 30 s
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What can we do?
• Training Program– Awareness training
aircrew/management
• Advance Safety Management System– Develop SOPs– Develop Internal Review Process– Develop Medical protocol
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How do we get there?
• Comprehensive Laser Strike Protection Program
– Phase 1 – Training and Program Analysis
– Phase 2 – Implement Training Program– Phase 3 – Implement Medical Protocol– Phase 4 – Explore protective
technologies
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End State – Training and Medical Protocol
• Train ophthalmologists, aircrew, and support staff
• Implement pre-and post laser strike database
• Database and training program management
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Questions