AMERIT AWARD 2009

Five papers were received for A-Merit Award 2009.

The titles of these papers, along with the names of the authors, are listed below in the order of merit after evaluation by A-MERIT. 

1. Visual Effects of Long Term Active Smoking: Are Aircrew Flying NVG-Aided Missions at a Disadvantage? Sqn Ldr MD Sharma (WINNER) , Wg Cdr R Ravi.

2. Effect of Hypoxia on Modulations of Pressor Responses to Isometric Handgrip to Low Atmospheric Pressure. Dr. Savitha Shekar (STAND-BY), Gp Capt (Dr) Kk Tripathi.

3. Effect of Hyperoxic Hypobaria on Arterial Blood Gases, pH, Serum Electrolytes & Plasma Renin Activity Simulating Cockpit Conditions in An IAF Aircraft During Long Duration Flying. Maj MPS Marwaha, Gp Capt KK Tripathi, AVM H Subramanya.

4. The Effect of Simulated Microgravity (6 Degree Head Down Tilt) on Vestibular Thresholds of Lateral Semicircular Canal in Yaw Axis. Surg Lt Cdr (Dr) Ranjan Sarkar, Wg Cdr (Dr) Rajat Baijal, Wg Cdr (Dr) A. Agarwal.

5. Multiple Tuberculoma Brain in a Fighter Pilot – A Diagnosis Least Expected. Dr. Ajith Kumar.

Sqn Ldr (Dr) MD Sharma (pictured below) is the WINNER of Award 2009. He presented his paper at the International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine in Zagreb, Croatia , 06-10 Sep 2009.