visAIRion MIL
Laser safety glasses for military aviationThe challenge
Laser attacks on aircraft, especially helicopters, have emerged as a significant safety concern in recent years. These incidents, often instigated by individuals using handheld lasers, pose grave risks to the safety of pilots and passengers. Pilots targeted by high-energy consumer lasers can suffer from mission interruption, temporary blindness, or even flash blindness, leading to potentially dangerous flight conditions.
Most of these attacks involve high-power visible light lasers, particularly green lasers, which are most frequently used and can also emit additional radiation in the infrared spectrum. While general aviation primarily contends with visible light laser attacks, military aviation faces the added threat of infrared lasers. Although less common, infrared lasers represent a severe risk due to their high power and low detectability, which can result in catastrophic outcomes.
Our solution
To address the sophisticated threats faced by military aviation, visAIRion MIL (LSB1.0) has been meticulously designed. This advanced protection system is capable of shielding pilots from both visible and infrared laser emissions, covering five specific spectral ranges. It integrates state-of-the-art features such as high color fidelity, exceptional visible light transmission, and full compatibility with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS).
Developed with direct input from military pilots, visAIRion MIL laser safety glasses are engineered to seamlessly integrate with various aircraft cockpit and helmet systems. They support both daytime and nighttime operations, ensuring pilots maintain crucial visibility and color recognition—essential for interpreting cockpit indicators and external visuals.
Moreover, visAIRion MIL emphasizes comfort and customization, offering over 100 different variations to suit individual preferences and operational requirements. These variations include multiple lens types, frame sizes, temple lengths, and materials, ensuring each pilot can find a perfect fit.
The effectiveness and reliability of visAIRion MIL have been rigorously tested and validated through collaborations with esteemed institutions such as the German Institute of Aerospace Medicine and the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61), along with direct feedback from frontline military pilots.
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
Product family
Designed specifically for the general aviation sector, visAIRion PS provides robust protection against the prevalent threat of visible light lasers and additional coverage against infrared lasers.
This version of the safety glasses also covers the same five spectral ranges and features high color fidelity, excellent visible light transmission, and NVIS compatibility.