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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
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 Hypoxia
Time 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 Training
A 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-Suit
Chest 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 Aircraft
The 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
Spatial disorientation training
Hypoxia training
Centrifuge training
NVG training
References
Index
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