EFFECTS OF DOWNWASH UPON MAN

Abstract

The threats imposed upon man by helicopter and VTOL downwash are explored. Information is derived from (1) reference material, (2) mathematical calculation, (3) individual data collection, and (4) personal experience. Eight types of threat are explored in some detail, and conclusions are drawn concerning needs for protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0662208

Entities

People

  • W. P. Schane

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Blast
  • Diameters
  • Downwash
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Ground Effect
  • Helicopters
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Particles
  • Wind Velocity
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design