ARMORED CREW SEAT DROP TEST PROGRAM

Abstract

The armored seat and a standard UH-1 seat were subjected to the same impacts in order to compare the dynamic response of the seat - occupant systems. The vertical energy absorbing mechanism provided in the armored seat was also evaluated. Similar occupant protection was afforded by the two seats up to about 15G where the standard seat deformed too much to provide much protection. The vertical energy absorbing mechanism used in the armored seat did not operate effectively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 1966
Accession Number
AD0711984

Entities

People

  • Donald F. Carroll
  • Victor E. Rothe
  • William H. Reed

Organizations

  • Bell Flight

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Aviation
  • Aviation Safety
  • Drop Tests
  • Dynamic Response
  • Energy Absorbers
  • Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Passengers
  • Safety
  • Safety Engineering
  • Shear Strength
  • Sine Waves
  • Standards
  • Vibration Isolators
  • Waves

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