HUMAN TOLERANCE TO ABRUPT ACCELERATIONS: A SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

This report summarizes the history and research and associated problems in investigation of human abrupt accelerations. Enumeration of possible impact injury follows discussion of the five parameters of human tolerance. Tolerable levels of acceleration impact were extracted from current literature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0708916

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  • William R. Mckenney

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  • Aerospace Industry
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  • Resonant Frequency
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