Adverse Effects Of Downwash Upon Man

The following adverse effects of aircraft downwash upon man have been suggested (Reference 15, 19, and 21). Tissue damage due to downwash per se. Tissue damage due to secondary effects of downwash. Energy costs imposed by working in a high wind environment. Massive convective heat loss with consequent hypothermia caused by exposure to downwash. Impaired work capabilities due to disruption of equilibrium due to the high and gusty winds. Detrimental effects of physically, chemically, and microbially active dust. Detrimental effects of the high sound pressure levels which usually are associated with aircraft downwash.