Wind Tunnel Test of ACES II Ejection Seat with Anthropometric Dummy in Asymmetric Configurations

Abstract

Previous investigations have determined the aerodynamic forces and moments acting upon an open ejection seat and its occupant when the seat occupant was sitting symmetrically with respect to the seat axes, with his limbs in the correct 'stowed' positions. The present investigation was undertaken to determine the changes in the aerodynamic forces due to deviations from this ideal position; principally off-center asymmetry and changes to limb movement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068614

Entities

People

  • Fred W. Hawker
  • Peter R. Payne

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Asymmetry
  • Biomedical Research
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Escape Systems
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Seats
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.