[Methodologic approaches to solving problems concerning development and improvement of means protecting against detrimental ecological factors].

The article covers scientific and applied aspects of ergonomic (physiologic, hygienic, engineering and psychologic) improvement of protective and salvage means for aviation specialists in up-to-date ecologic circumstances. The authors justify and present a concept of higher ergonomic efficiency of those means when exposed to combined hazards. The concept suggests possibility of considerably increased occupational readiness and occupational health in aviation specialists owing to more complete consideration of operator's personal characteristics.