Toward a Diagnostic Helmet Impact Testing Method Utilizing Spiropyran Mechanophore-Embedded PDMS

Abstract

In this study, we demonstrate that mechanophore-embedded materials can potentially be helpful with diagnostics in helmet research studies to understand the load transfer from the source to the brain through the head protection system, to generate validation data for computational modeling, and ultimately to help design better head protection systems. Versions of this concept can be further developed in the future to be implemented into in-theater head protection systems for immediate assessment of Soldier health and functionality.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 27, 2020
Accession Number
AD1102554

Entities

People

  • Eric Wilson
  • James Berry
  • Jason Garvey
  • Logan Shannahan
  • Muege Fermen-coker
  • Stephen L Craig
  • Thomas Plaisted
  • Yangju Lin

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Army
  • Brain Injuries
  • Bulk Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Modeling
  • Covalent Bonds
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drop Tests
  • Impact Loads
  • Impact Tests
  • Information Operations
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanochemistry
  • Military Research
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Polymers
  • Safety Equipment
  • Small Arms
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Training Management
  • Transportation
  • Universities
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design