Development of a helmet-mounted PLZT thermal/flash protection system. [Protective goggles]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7319168

Harris, Jr, J O; Cutchen, J T; Pfoff, B J

Sandia Laboratories is developing PLZT thermal/flash protective devices (TFPD's) goggles to prevent exposure and resultant eye damage from nuclear weapon detonations. The primary emphasis of the present program is to transfer technology and establish production capability for helmet-mounted PLZT/TFPD goggles for USAF flight crews, with a non-helmet-mounted configuration to follow. The first production units are anticipated in the fall of 1977. The operating principles of the PLZT/TFPD goggle device are briefly outlined, and the device configuration and operational characteristics are described.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: E(29-1)-789
• OSTI ID: 7319168
• Report Number(s): SAND-76-5894; CONF-760976-1; TRN: 77-004974
• Resource Relation: Conference: 14. annual safe symposium, San Diego, CA, USA, 13 Sep 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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