The standard specifies the method of measurement of optical distortion which consists of determining the change of deviation over the entire area of the material. The method allows material to be viewed at differing angles which are specified according to the quality of the sheet undertest.
DS/EN 2155-8:1989 history
1989DS/EN 2155-8:1989 Aerospace series. Test methods for transparent materials for aircraft glazing. Part 8: Determination of optical distortion