A Human Factors Engineering Assessment of an Anatomically Conforming Aircrew Body Armor System
Abstract
An anatomically conforming, four-size, aircrew body armor (ACBA) system, developed by US Army Natick Laboratories was assessed to determine its compatibility with Army aviator body sizes, flight task requirements and aircrew station geometry. As a base for all comparisons the standard three-size, aircrew body armor (SBA) system was used. Where possible an attempt was made to integrate and utilize elements of the HEL Armor System Development/Evaluation Guideline, TM 18-69. Thirty enlisted men and six officer pilots were used as subjects. As a result of this HFE assessment it has been determined that the ACBA system was not suitable as proposed, the SBA system has serious shortcomings, and the HEL TM 18-69 cannot be utilized for the development or evaluation of body-worn armor systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0766296
Entities
People
- Bernard M. Corona
- R. Douglas Jones
Organizations
- Human Engineering Laboratory