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Aviation Physiology Training (new evidence on hypoxia
training and training developments in RNZAF)
Flying OfficerGareth Iremonger
RNZAF
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Aviation Physiology Training and RNZAF
Training DevelopmentsFlying Officer Gareth Iremonger BSc MSc Hons
Aerospace Physiologist
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Expression of Interest
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Aviation Medicine Unit offers training commercially and
as such discloses this interest
The conclusions and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the author cultivated in
the freedom of expression and academic environment. They do not reflect the official
position of the the Royal New Zealand Air Force
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Presentation Outline
• Hypoxia Awareness Training• New Hypoxia Training Profiles • Rapid Decompression Training • Night Vision Device Training
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Hypobaric Training
• Widely used by military aviation organisations
• ASIC Air Standard• NATO Standardisation Agreement
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Hypobaric Training
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Aims of Hypoxia Training
• Prevention of hypoxia accidents and incidents through– Increased appreciation of risk – Improved recognition of symptoms– Improved recognition of signs in others
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RNZAF Type 1 Hypoxia Profile
18 K15 K20 K
GL
25 K
30 minsDenitrogentation
Rate of Ascent/decent
5,000FPM
Acute Hypoxia Demo
Mass HypoxiaDemo
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Published Research
• Cable 2003; Trained aviators recognised symptoms, no comparison group
• Woodrow, Webb 2010; Correlation of hypoxia symptoms between 5 year trg
• Smith 2008; ‘Hypoxic Signature’
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RNZAF Study
• To test whether the aircrew’s memory of their ‘hypoxia signature’ was stable over varying durations, especially greater than 3 years
• If possible establish the pattern of change over time
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Conclusions
• ‘Hypoxia signature’ replicated• Symptom replication is reliable enough to
confer training benefit for periods exceeding 5 years
• Pattern of change over time not clearly established
• There was no difference in the frequency of most hypoxia symptoms
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Unanswered Questions
• What is the optimal frequency of refresher training?
• Is hypoxia awareness training the best way of mitigating the risk?
• Is the training operationally significant?
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Future
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Low Altitude Hypoxia TrainingRotary Wing Operators
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The Rationale for Change
• Traditional hypoxia training– Poor match with rotary environment– DCS risk– Takes longer– Pre and post run restrictions
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RNZAF Type 3 Hypoxia Profile
14 K
GL
30 Minutes at 14K
10 K
Night Vision Demo
25 K
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Experience to Date
• Data re aircrew acceptance from trials• Safety Considerations• Planned improvements
– Visual demonstration at 14K– Use of NVG for monitoring
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Rapid Decompression Training
• Currently investigating reintroduction• New profiles
– Lowered risk of DCI
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RNZAF Rapid Decompression Profile
GL
10 K
25 K
8 K
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RNZAF Rapid Decompression Profile
GL
10 K
Rapid Decompression 4.5 psi
25 K
Ear/Sinus Check
5 K
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Future NVG Training
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Physical Terrain Board
• Static, limitations, large foot-print, must have dedicated room.
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VTB Concept: Sensor Stimulation
• The Virtual Terrain Board is a Night Vision Goggle Sensor Stimulation system to replace physical terrain board instruction.
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QUESTIONS
For more information please contact:
Gareth IremongerAviation Medicine Unit Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF Base Auckland [email protected]
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Hypoxia Training Alternatives
• Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD)
• Combined Altitude and Depleted Oxygen (CADO)
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High Contrast, High Illumination Scene
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High Contrast, Low Illumination Scene