Abstract
The polar phenomenon of whiteout is described through the medium of quotations from persons who have experienced the phenomenon. The meteorological conditions indicated to produce the phenomenon are noted and the mechanism of their operation discussed in terms of research findings available in the literature. Topics considered are: diffuse illumination, meteorological range, and illumination levels. Contributory physiological factors are noted and discussed under the following headings: retinal illumination, empty-field myopia, and entoptic phenomena. The psychological import of whiteout is discussed in relation to perception of the vertical, directional orientation, and distance estimation.
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