The Problem Increased laser strikes noted by airlines. Prevalence has increased throughout North America. Pilot and aircrew health and safety are at risk.

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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

Lasers and the Eye

Lasers I-Not so serious (Bad through optics) II-serious III-More serious IIIB-Getting more serious IV-Most serious

Perception of lasers - What do you see? Similar to exposure to bright lights Glare-obscured vision Flashblindness Afterimages Distraction and startle

Glare on Windscreen

Flight Performance

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

Perception of After-image-Demo-fixate dot 30 s

What can we do? Training Program –Awareness training aircrew/management Advance Safety Management System –Develop SOPs –Develop Internal Review Process –Develop Medical protocol

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

End State – Training and Medical Protocol Train ophthalmologists, aircrew, and support staff Implement pre-and post laser strike database Database and training program management

Questions Contact: Dr. Todd Macuda Vice President BD Gladstone Aerospace Consulting 331 Somerset Street West, 2nd Floor Ottawa, Canada K2P 0J8 Tel: Cell: Fax: