visAIRion
Laser Safety GlassesThe challenge
Laser attacks on aircraft, particularly helicopters, have become a concerning issue in recent years. These incidents typically involve individuals using handheld lasers to shine beams at aircraft, which can pose significant risks to pilots and passengers. The bright light can temporarily blind or distract pilots, leading to dangerous situations, especially during takeoff and landing.
The motivations behind these attacks can vary, ranging from pranks to more malicious intents. In some cases, individuals may not fully understand the dangers associated with pointing lasers at aircraft. However, the consequences can be severe, including criminal charges, fines, and potential jail time for those caught engaging in such behavior.
Our solution
To protect helicopter pilots from targeted laser attacks, visAIRion offers protection in five spectral ranges, a personalised frame as well as high colour fidelity and transmission.
Developed with and for pilots, these laser safety glasses are optimised for use in the cockpit in combination with helmets, night vision goggles or helmet vision systems, both in daylight and at night.
Since good colour recognition is indispensable for the cockpit crew (for example to differentiate between warning and caution lights), innovative filter materials have been developed for visAIRion to achieve a high colour fidelity in connection with a high transmission.
Further advanteges of our laser safety glasses include the high transmission for optimal vision, the high degree of comfort and the option for individualisation with more then 100 variants due to a variety of lenses for spectacle wearers, frame sizes, lengths, materials and shapes for glasses arms.
Numerous tests were carried out together with the German Institute of Aerospace Medicine, the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61) and operational pilots to achieve all these advantages.
Features and benefits
Benefits
- Developed for all mission types
- High degree of comfort
- Individualisation with more than 100 variations
- High transmission for optimal vision
- Optimum colour fidelity for maximum safety