Flying fast jets: human factors and performance limitations

Content: Cover
 Contents
 List of Figures
 Abbreviations
 Foreword
 Preface
 Acknowledgements
 1 The Fast Jet Environment
 Fighter Operations
 Definition of a Fighter Aircraft
 Fighter Aircraft Generations
 Weapons Systems
 Guidance system
 Warhead
 Propulsion system
 Fighter Tactics
 Fighter Missions
 Fighter sweep
 Point defence
 Strike escort
 Intercepts
 Attack Aircraft Operations
 Definition of an Attack Aircraft
 Weapons Systems
 Attack Missions
 Attack Aircraft Tactics
 Super-Agile Flight
 2 Altitude
 Atmospheric Physics
 Low Pressure
 Hypoxia
 Incidence
 Signs and Symptoms. Tolerance to HypoxiaTime of Useful Consciousness
 Training
 Cockpit Pressurisation
 The Fast Jet Pressurisation System
 Cockpit Pressurisation Failure
 The Oxygen System
 Other Altitude Problems
 Decompression Illness
 Ebullism
 Case Study
 3 Acceleration
 The Physics of G
 Magnitude of G
 Direction of G
 Physiological Effects of G
 Visual Effects of +Gz
 A-LOC
 G-LOC
 Prevalence of G-LOC
 Clinical G Problems
 +Gz-induced Neck Injuries
 Respiratory Effects
 Miscellaneous G Effects
 G Tolerance
 G Protection Measures
 G-Suits
 Anti-G Straining Manoeuvre
 Positive Pressure Breathing. Centrifuge TrainingA Glimpse into the High G Future
 Case Study
 4 Spatial Disorientation
 Definitions
 Type I (Unrecognised)
 Type II (Recognised)
 Type III (Incapacitating)
 Prevalence of Spatial Disorientation
 Underlying Mechanisms
 Illusions by Phase of Flight
 Take-off
 In-flight Phase
 Landing
 Risk Factors
 Pilot Factors
 Aircraft Factors
 Operational Factors
 Countermeasures
 Training
 Technology
 Case Study
 5 Life Support Equipment
 The Flight Suit
 The Flight Helmet
 Impact Protection
 Helmet-Mounted Sighting and Display Systems
 Advanced Helmet Design Options
 The Oxygen Mask. The G-SuitChest Counterpressure Garment
 The Survival Vest
 The Immersion Suit
 The Liquid Cooling Garment
 The CBRN Ensemble
 Anthropometry
 Aircrew Equipment Integration
 6 Situational Awareness
 Defining Situational Awareness
 The Fast Jet Cockpit
 Sensor Systems
 Aircraft Performance Sensors
 Tactical Situation Sensors
 Radar
 Infra-red search and track
 Targeting FLIR
 Threat detection
 Displays
 Head-Up Displays
 Helmet-Mounted Display and Sighting Systems
 Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)
 Night Vision Goggles
 Challenges and Limitations
 Sensor Fusion
 7 Escape. History of Escape from AircraftThe Modern Ejection Seat
 Anatomy
 Performance Specifications
 Typical Ejection Sequence
 Ejection Posture
 Survival Outcomes
 Ejection Injuries
 The Catapult Phase
 The Aircraft Separation Phase
 The In-Seat Flight Phase
 The Parachute Descent Phase
 The Landing Phase
 Post-Ejection Considerations
 Next-Generation Seats
 Case Study
 8 Selection and Training
 Selecting the Fast Jet Pilot
 Review of Selection Methodologies
 Training the Fast Jet Pilot
 Fast Jet Flight Training
 Use of Flight Simulators
 Human Factors Training
 Ejection seat training.