Anthropometric Sizing, Fit-Testing and Evaluation of the MBU-12/P Oral-Nasal Oxygen Mask
Abstract
This report describes the anthropometric sizing procedures used in the developement of the MBU-12/P oral-nasal oxygen mask and documents results of subsequent fit-testing and evaluation of the mask. A successor to the MBU-5/P, the MBU-12/P is designed to withstand the G and Q forces in the newer high performance aircraft as well as to provide a better fit and improved visibility. Sizing analysis and fit-testing revealed that four sizes of the MBU-12/P are sufficient to cover the USAF male flying population; the anthropometry and statistics upon which this decision was based are described in this report. Also documented here are the results of a number of ground and flight tests conducted over a period of four years which provide both objective and subjective evidence that the MBU-12/P is a well fitting mask which successfully achieves its design objectives. Subjects of all the tests were experienced aircrew whose head and face measurements were representative of a full range of the USAF flight crew population. Results of all the fit test/evaluations revealed a high degree of user acceptance and a decided preference for the MBU-12/P when compared to the older MBU-5/P.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074723
Entities
People
- Ilse Tebbetts
- John T. Mcconville
- Milton Alexander