ADVANCES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEAD PROTECTION FOR AIRCRAFT CREWMEN

Abstract

The U.S. Army's new nylon fabric laminate flight helmet provides increased crash and ballistic protection over that of other current U.S. military flight helmets. A newly developed retention device, based on an orthopedic sling for neck traction, assures retention of the helmet. A new visor of polycarbonate resin provides eye protection against impinging fragments. It resists shattering and penetration. Research studies reveal the feasibility of attenuating low frequency noise, at the ear, with relatively small volume ear cups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0665388

Entities

People

  • Abraham L. Lastnik

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aircraft
  • Biological Sciences
  • Clothing
  • Fabrics
  • Flight Helmets
  • Frequency
  • Helmets
  • Impact Tests
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Military Personnel
  • Organic Materials
  • Test Methods
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Reinforced Composite Materials