ABSTRACT
Protective eye wear is required on the modern battlefield to protect the soldier’s vision from directed energy systems, and low velocity ballistic threats, such as shrapnel, and dust. There are several Human Factors implications related to bringing an eye protection system into service with the British Army. For instance, the wearer’s field of view will be reduced and perception of colour will be degraded. These are of prime concern as they will both affect operator performance on a range of military tasks. The ability to discern colour is important when undertaking a target detection task and when reading a map. The comfort of the goggles is another key issue as they may have to be worn for long periods, in very restrictive conditions, when the wearer may be sleep deprived and physically fatigued.
