Safety equipment for pilots in extreme conditions

Chisum’s research led to optical advancements for pilots such as protective eyewear. Specifically, her work was focused on the creation of protective goggles that would help pilots withstand the extreme conditions sustained during flight including loss of vision during sharp turns and sudden flashes of bright light, such as those that could occur during lightning flashes or nuclear explosions.

Custom fitted light weight air conditioned protective helmet

Category:
Safety Equipment

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
4100320;3956773

Co-Inventor:
none