The Impact and Injury Response of Male and Female PMHS, Hybrid III 50th Percentile ATDs, and Wiaman Under Blast-Induced Accelerative Loading
Abstract
The Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin (WIAMan), which is representative of a 50th percentile male, is the only anthropomorphic test device (ATD) that is designed to evaluate injury patterns in under-body blast (UBB) conditions. The WIAMan ATD will aid in predicting the injuries sustained by Warfighters in theater and enable the development and implementation of improved vehicle systems and personal protective equipment. This work is being conducted in support of an Analysis of Alternatives to inform future decisions regarding implementation of a valid injury assessment capability for female Soldiers in the UBB environment (i.e., a separate female UBB ATD or the collection of the female biomechanics data needed to map the performance and injury prediction of the existing male ATD to that of the female). This work will determine the path forward for injury prediction and mitigation for the female Warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1225053
Entities
People
- Amanda M. Agnew
- David L Boyle
- Davide Ceritano
- Hollie A. Pietsch
- John H. Iv Bolte
- Kathryn L. Loftis
- Kerry A. Danelson
- Warren N. Hardy