An Investigation of Automatic Restraint and Body Positioning Techniques

Abstract

A unique test apparatus was designed, fabricated and tested which will permit the study of performance limits of automatic restraint and body positioning systems. The program was initiated by a parametric analysis that established the relations that exist between those parameters that dictate the efficacy of an automated system. The study was followed by an investigation of design criteria related to escape sequence timing, optimum positioning, cockpit interface and human tolerance. These data were compiled and used with new principles and techniques of retraction and restraint and led to the design of an automatic test device. The fabricated device is a hydraulically operated system capable of retracting any body segment over its extreme range within 0.100 seconds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0773857

Entities

People

  • Norman S. Phillips
  • Richard S. Scranton
  • Richard W. Carr
  • Thomas J. Wittmann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Design Criteria
  • Ejection Seats
  • Engineering
  • Escape Capsules
  • Escape Systems
  • Impact Acceleration
  • Instrument Panels
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pelvis
  • Pressure Suits

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering