Analysis of the Startle Response to Flashbang Grenades

Abstract

The surprise or startle element associated with flashbang grenades that may trigger varying degrees of psychological and physiological distress that could have implications for the design of effective flashbang grenades. The startle response is the fastest known generalized motor reaction of humans and animals to unexpected or surprising stimuli. IDA was tasked with examining the neural, physiological and psychological components of the startle response associated with flashbang grenades to fully understand the processes driving human responses to flashbangs. This report provides a detailed review and analysis of the startle response in humans and its implications for the design of flashbang grenades.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 2018
Accession Number
AD1058975

Entities

People

  • Poornima Madhavan
  • Ruhi Srinivasan

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering