Measuring the Effectiveness of Photoresponsive Nanocomposite Coatings on Aircraft Windshields to Mitigate Laser Intensity

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Crowder, Charles¹  Burlas, Joseph E.¹  Phillips, Ryan S¹  Emmert, Steven F.¹  Keleher, Jason J.¹  Bilan, Hubert K.¹  Brain, Samantha J.¹  Harriman, Stanley L.¹  DeMik, Randal J.¹  O'Malley III, James T.¹  Widel, Zachary X.¹  Moy, Matthew¹ 

[1] Lewis University

关键词: laser;    illumination;    aviation;    aircraft;    hazards;    photoresponsive;    nanocomposite;    security;    coating;    safety;   

DOI  :  10.7771/2159-6670.1105

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Purdue University

【 摘 要 】

In 2004, pilots reported 46 laser illumination events to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the number increasing to approximately 3,600 in 2011. Since that time, the number of reported laser incidents has ranged from 3,500 to 4,000. Previous studies indicate the potential for flight crewmember distraction from bright laser light being introduced to the cockpit. Compositional variations of the photoresponsive nanocomposite coatings were applied to an aircraft windscreen using a modified liquid dispersion/heating curing process. The attenuating effects of the deposited films on laser light intensity were evaluated using an optical power meter and the resultant laser intensity data through treated and untreated windscreens was collected. Data revealed a reduction in laser intensity (36–88%) in the presence of the engineered photoresponsive nanocomposite films. Results lend support of the view that the addition of transparent laser attenuating films applied to aircraft windscreens may improve flight safety, and reduce the risk from distraction or disruption of flight crewmembers’ vision.

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