Effects of High G on Pilot Muscle Strength Available for Aircraft Control Operation,
Abstract
High accelerations, especially in the Z-direction, prevail during certain flight phases of airplanes or spacecraft. The resulting 'G-forces' can severely hamper the crew's ability to move body segments and/or to operate controls as indicated in abundancy by (often anecdotal) case reports. Grether's overview of the literature, reveals surprisingly little systematic research regarding the capability to exert muscular strength for control operation under high acceleration. This lack of information does not only pertain to the operation of seldomly used or new controls (like for ejection initiation during extreme G-conditions), but applies even to such common controls as stick, throttle, or sidearm controller.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA027802
Entities
People
- K. H. E. Kroemer
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory