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While flying high above Earth’s surface, jet fighter pilots may suffer loss of eyesight for brief periods. Some pilots may even lose consciousness -- not being able to recognize what is happening around them. These experiences, commonly called blackouts, can lead to tragic results. 飞行员在地球表面高空飞行时可能会出现短暂的视力消失。一些飞行员甚至失去知觉，不能够察觉身边发生的事情。这些经历，通常叫做“黑视”，能够导致悲剧发生。 Now, an Israeli company says it has developed a device that could save pilots’ lives at such times. 现在，一位以色列公司表示发明了一种新装备，这种装备可以在飞行员失去知觉时挽救他们的生命。 Yaron Kranz is senior research and development director at Elbit Systems. He is also a retired fi