ASTM F1165-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring Angular Displacement of Multiple Images in Transparent Parts
Standard Test Method for Measuring Angular Displacement of Multiple Images in Transparent Parts
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 With the advent of thick, highly angled aircraft transparencies, multiple imaging has been more frequently cited as an optical problem by pilots. Secondary images (of outside lights), often varying in intensity and displacement across the windscreen, can give the pilot deceptive optical cues of his altitude, velocity, and approach angle, increasing his visual workload. Current specifications for multiple imaging in transparencies are vague and not quantitative. Typical specifications state “multiple imaging shall not be objectionable.”
5.2 The angular separation of the secondary and primary images has been shown to relate to the pilot's acceptability of the windscreen. This procedure provides a way to quantify angular separation so a more objective evaluation of the transparency can be made. This procedure is of use for research of multiple imaging, quantifying aircrew complaints, or as the basis for windscreen specifications.
5.3 It is of note that the basic multiple imaging characteristics of a windscreen are determined early in the design phase and are virtually impossible to change after the windscreen has been manufactured. In fact, a perfectly manufactured windscreen has some multiple imaging. For a particular windscreen, caution is advised in the selection of specification criteria for multiple imaging, as inherent multiple imaging characteristics have the potential to vary significantly depending upon windscreen thickness, material, or installation angle. Any tolerances that might be established are advised to allow for inherent multiple imaging characteristics.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers measuring the angular separation of secondary images from their respective primary images as viewed from the design eye position of an aircraft transparency. Angular separation is measured at 49 points within a 20 by 20° field of view. This procedure is designed for performance on any aircraft transparency in a laboratory or in the field. However, the procedure is limited to a dark environment. Laboratory measurements are done in a darkened room and field measurements are done at night.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard possibly involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F1165 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Angular Displacement of Multiple Images in
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Transparent Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1165; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 secondary image—the image resulting from internal
reflections of light rays at the surfaces of the transparency
1.1 This test method covers measuring the angular separa-
(dashed lines).
tion of secondary images from their respective primary images
as viewed from the design eye position of an aircraft transpar- 3.3 angular displacement—the apparent angular separation
ency. Angular separation is measured at 49 points within a 20 of the secondary image from the primary image as measured
by 20° field of view. This procedure is designed for perfor- from the design eye position (θ).
mance on any aircraft transparency in a laboratory or in the
3.4 installed angle—the part attitude as installed in the
field. However, the procedure is limited to a dark environment.
aircraft; the angle between the surface of the windscreen and
Laboratory measurements are done in a darkened room and
the pilot’s 0° azimuth, 0° elevation line of sight.
field measurements are done at night.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 The procedure for determining the angular displacement
standard.
of secondary images entails photographing a light array of
1.2.1 Exception—The values in parentheses are forinforma-
known size and distance from the transparency. The photo-
tion only.
graph is then used to make linear measurements of the image
1.3 This standard possibly involves hazardous materials, separation, which can be converted to angular separation using
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to a scale factor based on the known geometry.
address all of the safety concerns, associated with its use. It is
5. Significance and Use
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
5.1 With the advent of thick, highly angled aircraft
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
transparencies, multiple imaging has been more frequently
cited as an optical problem by pilots. Secondary images (of
2. Referenced Documents
outside lights), often varying in intensity and displacement
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
across the windscreen, can give the pilot deceptive optical cues
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
of his altitude, velocity, and approach angle, increasing his
ASTM Test Methods
visual workload. Current specifications for multiple imaging in
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
transparencies are vague and not quantitative. Typical specifi-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
cations state “multiple imaging shall not be objectionable.”
3. Terminology (see Fig. 1)
5.2 The angular separation of the secondary and primary
images has been shown to relate to the pilot’s acceptability of
3.1 primary image—the image formed by the rays transmit-
the windscreen. This procedure provides a way to quantify
ted through the transparency without being reflected (solid
angular separation so a more objective evaluation of the
lines).
transparencycanbemade.Thisprocedureisofuseforresearch
of multiple imaging, quantifying aircrew complaints, or as the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F07 on
basis for windscreen specifications.
Aerospace and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F07.08 on
Transparent Enclosures and Materials.
5.3 It is of note that the basic multiple imaging character-
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
istics of a windscreen are determined early in the design phase
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1165 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/F1165-15.
and are virtually impossible to change after the windscreen has
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
been manufactured. In fact, a perfectly manufactured wind-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
screenhassomemultipleimaging.Foraparticularwindscreen,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. caution is advised in the selection of specification criteria for
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Designation: F1165 − 10 F1165 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Angular Displacement of Multiple Images in
1
Transparent Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1165; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers measuring the angular separation of secondary images from their respective primary images as
viewed from the design eye position of an aircraft transparency. Angular separation is measured at 49 points within a 20 by 20°
field of view. This procedure may be performed is designed for performance on any aircraft transparency in a laboratory or in the
field. However, the procedure is limited to a dark environment. Laboratory measurements are done in a darkened room and field
measurements are done at night.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard may involvepossibly involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport
to address all of the safety concerns, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology (see Fig. 1)
3.1 primary image—the image formed by the rays transmitted through the transparency without being reflected (solid lines).
3.2 secondary image—the image resulting from internal reflections of light rays at the surfaces of the transparency (dashed
lines).
3.3 angular displacement—the apparent angular separation of the secondary image from the primary image as measured from
the design eye position (θ).
3.4 installed angle—the part attitude as installed in the aircraft; the angle between the surface of the windscreen and the pilot’s
0° azimuth, 0° elevation line of sight.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The procedure for determining the angular displacement of secondary images entails photographing a light array of known
size and distance from the transparency. The photograph is then used to make linear measurements of the image separation, which
can be converted to angular separation using a scale factor based on the known geometry.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 With the advent of thick, highly angled aircraft transparencies, multiple imaging has been more frequently cited as an optical
problem by pilots. Secondary images (of outside lights), often varying in intensity and displacement across the windscreen, can
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F07 on Aerospace and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F07.08 on Transparent
Enclosures and Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010Nov. 1, 2015. Published June 2010November 2015. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
F1165 – 98 (2004).F1165 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/F1165-10.10.1520/F1165-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F1165 − 15
FIG. 1 Drawing of Light Ray Paths that Cause an Apparent Angular Separation (θ) Between the Primary Image and the Secondary Im-
age
give the pilot deceptive optical cues of his altitude, velocity, and approach angle, increasing his visual workload. Current
specifications for multiple imaging in transparencies are vague and not quantitative. Typical specifications state “multiple imaging
shall not be objectionable.”
5.2 The angular separation of the secondary and primary images has been shown to relate to the pilot’s acceptability of the
windscreen. This procedure provides a way to quantify angular separation so a more objective e
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