« Previous Next »

Ocular Protector

Technical Information

Catalogue No: C0961
Category: Head-Mounted Equipment [HMD/NVG/Glasses]
Object Type: Module/Sub-Assembly/Component
Object Name: Ocular Protector
Part No: None
Serial No: 108/86
Manufacturer: GEC Avionics
Division: Unknown
Platform(s):
Year of Manufacture: 1986
Dimensions: Width (mm): 115
Height (mm): 60
Depth (mm): 250
Weight (g): 102
Location: Rack RAA15 (HMDs) [Mezzanine Store]
Inscription(s):

GEC Avionics
Ocular Protector, Ground Crew
NSN 5655-99-225-4360
Serial No. 108/86 Code: K0656

Notes:

Laser protection glasses were manufactured in the Falcon Building at Rochester using similar technology to that employed on the Diffractive Head Up Displays. The Company had a number of small contracts to build glasses; the largest order was for the British Army and some were also made for pilot protection and yet others were made for Ground Crew protection. The actual wavelengths the glasses protect against are of course classified.

These Glasses were designed for Ground Crew presumably as a protection against exposure to aircraft mounted systems such as Laser Rangefinders.
The dimensions given are for goggles only; the depth dimension is varied according to the adjustment of the elastic strap. The Overall size and weight with the glasses in the case are:
165mm(W) x 43mm(H) x 70mm(D), 168g
There are four labels inside the case reading:
LABEL 1:
"GO/NO GO TEST" The devices may be used in service if :-
a) the lenses are not cracked and
b) no obvious changes of colour are present and
c) the two lenses appear the same colour."

LABEL 2:
TRIALS MODEL
[DANGER]
NOT TO BE USED AGAINST LASER SOURCE"
PROTECTION NOT PROVIDED TO BS 4803
LASER PROTECTIVE DEVICE"

LABEL 3:
"Cleaning
The transparent surfaces may be cleaned using the cloth provided using the same care
as for normal spectacles."

LABEL 4:
"Kit comprises :-
1. Spectacle Assy. Ground Crew NSN5855-99-225-4357
2. Head-Band, rubber NSN5855-99-225-4361
3. Cloth, polishing NSN5855-99-225-4358
4. Case, plastic NSN5855-99-225-4359"

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Click to enlarge